I need to take my 2004 Hitchhiker II for maintenance. There are a few items I know that need service, but I just want to be confident that everything works as it should, is lubricated & ready for use. The 5ver has been rarely used and sat in storage for a couple of years, so I don't really know how to ask for what is important. I also know that a service dept. will see me coming and grossly overcharge me for doing very little, as Keystone RV in PA did on my maiden voyage from NY.
I will be workamping in a National park this summer and will have water & sewer but no electric hookups, so I want to have the generator checked out. It was never used according to the seller. I also know of two electrical problems; I'm sure the wheel bearings have never been repacked, and so on.
What do I ask for, or how should I phrase it, to get the service I need? Maybe there is no good answer to this question, but I would appreciate your ideas on what is the most important. I can do very basic maintenance but not much.
gypsy
FD5 said
09:51 PM Jan 14, 2009
Gypsy, If you have time before your scheduled service, go down to the dealership or service center and ask them about the services they provide for fifth wheels. Talk with the service manager, you should feel comfortable talking with him/her. If they try to tell you that you need something done before they have seen your trailer I would shy away. Prior to seeing it I would expect they would give you recommendations as to what may need to be looked at. Also check references, talk with the people in the waiting area, check with the chamber of commerce and BBB for complaints about the business. Hope this helps.
Stay Safe
-- Edited by FD5 at 21:59, 2009-01-14
Speedhitch said
08:33 AM Jan 15, 2009
If you are going to be without electric at your site and you will have to run the gen some then I say it for sure should be serviced. I am not a mechanic by any means but I know that a motor has to have oil and should be serviced on a regular basis. Besides that the gen itself should be checked for proper output. If this rig has been setting up for some time I am sure there are many items that should be checked out. The folks on this forum will add to this. Don't rush into any service agreement till everyone has a chance to give you some advise here. We are a family and we take care of each other.
Speedy
I will be workamping in a National park this summer and will have water & sewer but no electric hookups, so I want to have the generator checked out. It was never used according to the seller. I also know of two electrical problems; I'm sure the wheel bearings have never been repacked, and so on.
What do I ask for, or how should I phrase it, to get the service I need? Maybe there is no good answer to this question, but I would appreciate your ideas on what is the most important. I can do very basic maintenance but not much.
gypsy
If you have time before your scheduled service, go down to the dealership or service center and ask them about the services they provide for fifth wheels. Talk with the service manager, you should feel comfortable talking with him/her. If they try to tell you that you need something done before they have seen your trailer I would shy away. Prior to seeing it I would expect they would give you recommendations as to what may need to be looked at. Also check references, talk with the people in the waiting area, check with the chamber of commerce and BBB for complaints about the business. Hope this helps.
Stay Safe
-- Edited by FD5 at 21:59, 2009-01-14