Wandering5thwheelers
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My 200Mk is less than 3 months old, and I have been reading a lot of the posts regarding grand design from this forum, which by the way has been a great help considering Im recently widowed and 100% on my own. I have to say how totally upset I am with both GD and my dealer in Canada. I personally believe a leak check was never done on the connectors to/from the hot water tank. This tank is tucked underneath the countertop in the corner back end of the unit. You supposedly have access to it via the cupboard beside the stove (And you better be about 90lbs soaking wet to get in there...I got stuck). Ive been an aircraft mechanic for years and know tight spots...this one is one of the smallest/tightest. Anyhow, I noticed what looked like clear silicone along the floor under the stove, however, when I touched it, imagine my surprise to find out it was water. Upon further investigation, I found that the hot water tank was leaking from both connectors, and probably down into the belly through the holes in the floor for venting/wiring. It had dripped down onto the floor and ran under the stove, along the floor until it met the wood of the next cupboard. In the small crawl space where the tank sits, the wood is warped and the Lino is lifting, the wood frame is wet and the trim is warped and peeling.
This vehicle went through an inspection at the factory and supposedly had a PDI done before I picked it up in February. There is no way a leak test was done, as IMO the leak wouldve been found quickly. I have not driven this unit for long distances...yet.
While I get its our job to maintain our unit, IMO, its the manufactures job to make accessing these lines for maintenance in the least, accessible without having to rip apart the whole unit.
I have put in a complaint to GD and my dealer, along with pictures demanding they replace the wood, the floors and everything else damaged as the unit is still under warranty.
I doubt Ill get a positive response. Hard lesson learned, but one I personally dont think shouldve occurred within the first 3 months of owning. If the companies expect us to maintain these ourselves, then make it so we can!
Ill let you know if I get any response.
This vehicle went through an inspection at the factory and supposedly had a PDI done before I picked it up in February. There is no way a leak test was done, as IMO the leak wouldve been found quickly. I have not driven this unit for long distances...yet.
While I get its our job to maintain our unit, IMO, its the manufactures job to make accessing these lines for maintenance in the least, accessible without having to rip apart the whole unit.
I have put in a complaint to GD and my dealer, along with pictures demanding they replace the wood, the floors and everything else damaged as the unit is still under warranty.
I doubt Ill get a positive response. Hard lesson learned, but one I personally dont think shouldve occurred within the first 3 months of owning. If the companies expect us to maintain these ourselves, then make it so we can!
Ill let you know if I get any response.
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