Lets see those 5th wheels
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From: Hampstead, NC
I am guessing you are referencing the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 here. The problem is not in the law. The problem is, from a practical sense, how are you actually protected by it without hiring an attorney? I have heard this law referenced many times, but I don't personally know of any individual consumer who has used it to win their case.
I don't know the answer. Just raising the question.
Steve
I don't know the answer. Just raising the question.
Steve
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From: Bristol, TN.
Here's an example I know of first hand. Norcold refrigerator not working right. Owner had installed fan on coil to aid cooling. Factory denied claim based on modification of fridge by addition of fan.
I don't know what a person does then. Trivial example, but if I remember correctly, the law was pushed through by after-market manufacturers. I have heard it often referenced by after-market manufacturers when explaining to consumers why it is okay to purchase their products, but I do not know of a case where they have ever come to the defense of a end-user. I wonder it an individual has ever won in one of these instances.
Would be interesting to know. I have tried to wade through some of the legalese and it looks to me like RV warranties are "limited warranties", which I think gives them more wiggle room. I don't think we have any way to really know what would happen without a test case.
Steve
I don't know what a person does then. Trivial example, but if I remember correctly, the law was pushed through by after-market manufacturers. I have heard it often referenced by after-market manufacturers when explaining to consumers why it is okay to purchase their products, but I do not know of a case where they have ever come to the defense of a end-user. I wonder it an individual has ever won in one of these instances.
Would be interesting to know. I have tried to wade through some of the legalese and it looks to me like RV warranties are "limited warranties", which I think gives them more wiggle room. I don't think we have any way to really know what would happen without a test case.
Steve
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From: Bristol, TN.
Sorry
Steve
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That's a nice truck with some nice trailers
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I thought this picture looked good with the flag in the background
Here it is parked now
For those wondering the IDI pulls it just fine. Kept it between 60-65 on the freeway. Had to downshift to 4th for a grade but that kept it at 60. The truck has pulled much heavier loads than this before
Here it is parked now
For those wondering the IDI pulls it just fine. Kept it between 60-65 on the freeway. Had to downshift to 4th for a grade but that kept it at 60. The truck has pulled much heavier loads than this before
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From: So. Jersey
I thought this picture looked good with the flag in the background
Here it is parked now
For those wondering the IDI pulls it just fine. Kept it between 60-65 on the freeway. Had to downshift to 4th for a grade but that kept it at 60. The truck has pulled much heavier loads than this before
Here it is parked now
For those wondering the IDI pulls it just fine. Kept it between 60-65 on the freeway. Had to downshift to 4th for a grade but that kept it at 60. The truck has pulled much heavier loads than this before
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From: Pocatello, Id
No chucking and bucking and its quiet. The best part is I can take it out of the bed without breaking a sweat. Who wants to struggle moving around their hitch? Not me. Heck, even the wife doesn't mind taking it out of the bed. With a long bed you can hitch and unhitch at a 90 degree angle, although I've never needed to do that. But you could if you wanted to.