Trying to Get Comfortable on a Park Bench Because......

[Fly at Night]

....the FAN will be at the dealership for a week for some warranty/service work.

They said they are really "backed up." I believe them. Their service parking lot was like an Indy 500 for RVs this morning.

Is this typical at your dealership or wherever it is you get your AS serviced during the spring busy season?

Darnitt! I miss my trailer.

And baby, it's cold outside.
Current conditions, FVBC: partly cloudy
Temperature: 51F (10C)

[danlehosky]

You could always boondock in the parking lot. Just take your pick.
Dan

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by danlehosky

You could always boondock in the parking lot. Just take your pick.
Dan

I never thought of that. I bet some full-timers do just that. Not a bad deal for the dealership; they get a night watchman!

[danlehosky]

All you need is a gun and a badge. I would pick out a 34 ft classic w ultra leather. Just try some doors. Somebody will bail you out.

[Fly at Night]

"A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying...'Darn, that was fun!'"

- author unknown

[danlehosky]

Damn that was fun. Ah to be young and footloose again. Try it out at the dealer. I think that might really work out. We used to do a lot of skiing up in Whistler before it became so trendy and hard to cross the border. We would come up there and load upon some two twenty two's' and ski until we couldn't stand up. Whistler sux now. Every weekend every yuppie in Seattle and Vancouver ruins it for everyone. Expensive and crowded. Well enough ranting. Stay warm and be safe.

Dan

[SilverRanger]

"Is this typical at your dealership or wherever it is you get your AS serviced during the spring busy season?"

It is at my dealership. Not uncommon for a one month waiting period before a repair date this time of year. The good news is that they do have a small 4 site campground, with water and electric, for overnight repairs and service. If possible, I try to arrange it so they take delivery on the actual day of service, so it doesn't just sit there for a week.
Airstream withdrawal can be tough.

[Hibby]

I just tried to get mine in for warranty repair on the water sensor, and the dealer is FULL! He told me he could definitely squeeze me in if I bring it, but if I could wait a week to clear out some of the spring rush, it would be best. If possible, I like to take mine in at the end of year for winterization, then give them a list of minor repairs or mods to work on as they have time. Ther's no rush for me to get it back, and I know I'm ready to rock and roll come spring!

[Lily&Me]

Hmmm, with an Interstate we are rarely at an Airstream dealership for anything.

Peterbilt, Onan, Dodge body shop, etc., pretty well deal with things, with little wait time. We have also been to a couple of the local RV dealers for things.

Maybe some needs of the trailers can be handled by independents such as these?

I do love the picture of the park bench!



Maggie

[casa3805]

Great pic, but I would go home and wait. Just a personal preference I guess...

[MrUKToad]

For once, I thought ahead and booked a service visit a month in advance - and only just managed the date I wanted! Here in the Great White North, the Snow Birds return at the same time the summer campers need their RVs and the service bays are packed to capacity - That's life I guess.

[Fly at Night]

MrUK, never thought of that - the snowbirds returning in May. Makes sense.

Still trailerless. This morning I was looking for something I need desperately, then realized it's in the trailer. It's been at the dealership 11 days now.

I think I'll head down and see what's going on.

[Fly at Night]

Well, the trailer is done. They are just finishing the paperwork. If anyone thinks RV'g is going the way of the dinosaur, they should visit my dealership. The units are lined-up for service like a McDonalds drive-thru on a Saturday night. A big dealership that carries a multitude of models and types is a good place to RV/people watch. I actually found it to be a bit of a scream. One old lady who can barely walk jumps into her 40' Class A and roars off. The empty space is quickly replaced by a SOB trailer that is being wheeled around by a guy driving a forklift. This guy is the Mario Andretti of forklift drivers. I'm amazed by his skill - the way he moves the trailers around the lot.

Also inquired about the price of a 30' AS. I am pretty well certain that full-timing is in the cards. As much as I love the FAN, that extra room would make all the difference. What I would really like is a bedroom with just one twin bed so I could turn the other side into a computer work area. They are going to phone the factory to see if this would be possible. Just thinkin'......for now.

Will pick up the FAN tomorrow or Friday. It's been a long two weeks!

[ROBERT CROSS]

FAN,

GREAT photo!!! Looks like the one I lived under back in the day.

Be thankful you have a good dealer in your area....NYS still without any.

Glad the experience was a positive one.

Bob

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

FAN,

GREAT photo!!! Looks like the one I lived under back in the day.

Be thankful you have a good dealer in your area....NYS still without any.

Glad the experience was a positive one.

Bob

I am very happy with the good folks at Traveland. Their service department is outstanding!
Traveland RV Supercenter

I doubt if I would have purchased an Airstream w/o a local dealership.
They do not sell a lot of Airstreams - is probably not very cost-effective for them. I am appreciative of this.

However, since they are the only AS dealer in the province, that is a good draw. If I did not purchase an AS, I would have bought something else from them because of their vast selection and large service department.

[ROBERT CROSS]

FAN,

Well if you can judge a dealer by their website that one is pretty impressive.
That 360 degree pan on the interior of the Airstream was very kewl.

Looks like you found a great dealership, is that where you purchased?

Bob

[Fly at Night]

Robert, yes. That is where the FAN came from. I love visiting their website too. It's fun to check out other RVs - especially those half-million-dollar jobs. I don't want one, but still like to look.

They are definitely not a hay-seed operation. Have been in business for years and have received many awards for outstanding sales and customer service from various RV manufacturers. They are big on the Jayco brand. I wish they carried Arctic Fox. If I hadn't purchased an AS, I probably would have gone with a Fox or Jayco trailer.

[danlehosky]

We walked through a couple of the half million dollar ones at the RV show and all I can say is wow. They are almost big enough to require a crew. I guess if you had the money for one you could crew it as well.

Dan

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by danlehosky

We walked through a couple of the half million dollar ones at the RV show and all I can say is wow. They are almost big enough to require a crew. I guess if you had the money for one you could crew it as well.

Dan

Dan, my friend used to drive a Greyhound bus part-time before getting on with the airlines. Those expensive Class As usually require a driver with air-brakes on their licence. I told him, "You quit flying, I'll buy one of those rigs, and you can be my crew! You drive for food." He wasn't very enthused about that. I wonder why?

[Fly at Night]

Well, it's bench time again. The FaN is at the dealership for a week. Nothing major: winterization, preventative maintenance, and a few minor warranty issues.

Thanks to you guys, I'm not such a nincompoop. I now know about some specific preventative maintenance, i.e. the servicing of the battery, axels, and bearings. I also asked them to check all seals and repair if necessary. (I don't have a leak but you know how these can spring up overnight, especially in winter.)

Did the lookey-loo thing with their new Airstreams. Saw a 2013 International with the ivory and black interior. Nice!

It's going to be a long week though, *sigh*