jd-mac
new westminster.b.c.,canada
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I once had a warranty issue with a trailer I bought in the US. Guess who was the local dealer? Right, Traveland,and after a confrontation with the servicing dept I went to the Service Mgr who upon reflection informed me that they would take care of my needs. I tried to buy that particular trailer from TL but the differential was $6k. I asked them to come within $2k but in their arrogance they would not and consequently lost my business . I would not waste too much time with them unless they change their ways.
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Anyoltime
Strathmore,AB
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Gonzo 71 thank you for the great post and hopefully someone should ear mark it for a reference,not a lot of whooee.
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ImaHeadaU
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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I bought a TT in the U.S. and have had little problem with the procedure. Mine is not CSA approved. It was not an option when I ordered it. Otherwise, I would have ordered it that way. So far as I can see the only problems for Canadian residents when buying an RV without CSA approval is that some appliances can not be serviced under warranty in Canada and some RV dealers will not take the RV as a trade in since some dealers have contracted not to sell any RVs without CSA stickers.
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nstevens
Vernon, B.C.
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HI
Just wondering how you like your Alpenlite 28RL? I plan to change from 5th wheel to TT to save fuel. Presently have a Glendale Titanium. We travel south for winter to Mexico. 28RL looks like a nice rig, how is the clearance. Does the back drag when going over a dip? Have you had any problems?
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super_camper
Ontario, Canada
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I bought a Jayco Motorhome from a local dealer that imported it from a US dealer in Michigan. The local dealer did all the import stuff through the RIV, installed the DRL module etc. This worked really well for us as we were able to drive down and look at it ahead of time including the posted pricing, we simply negotiated a deal based on US dollar price and converted at current currency rates. We've had no problem with service.
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Stefan
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Go to RV direct, I have been looking at them for my upgrade, very helpful. Addressed the whole CSA stuff and will deliver to the nearest border town, or direct to you for a little more $$ Still a way better deal than the RIP OFF the dealers are pulling up here, do it now while our dollar is very strong.
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moisheh
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Allmost all of the appliances in any RV are CSA approved. Or in the case of gas appliances are CGA/AGA approved. The only exceptions are in some exotic high end units. All of your Dometic/ Norcold and all the AC's have a Canadian approval. In many units you will also see CSA on the plumbing fixtures. Any dealer who tells you he cannot work on an American unit is habding you BS. Just another example of the pigs at work!! All of the individual warranties are good in Canada and the USA. If a MH all the chassis have US/ Canadian warranties. One can save a bundle of money and byapss the greedy local dealers. We have one who advertises Moanco MH's at almost 50 % off. He takes the American list price and adds about 40% for exchange . Then he gives you a discount. How charitable.
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RamblinFever
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We bought our Bounder in Texas while living there and were concerned about CSA designation when returning to Canada. Fleetwood had an option of CSA certified for about $1000 but it had to be built in, not added later. I believe that it required a different wiring harness and electrical outlets. However it is not required for import to Canada. I suspect that it is required on all units imported by dealers, thus a cost penalty for dealers competing with US imports.
BTW we have never visited a local dealer for service. I do my own maintenance and have had warranty and other work done in Texas where we go for the winter.
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ImaHeadaU
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
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nstevens wrote:HI
Just wondering how you like your Alpenlite 28RL? I plan to change from 5th wheel to TT to save fuel. Presently have a Glendale Titanium. We travel south for winter to Mexico. 28RL looks like a nice rig, how is the clearance. Does the back drag when going over a dip? Have you had any problems?
Sorry for the delay. I haven't been in this forum lately.
I've been happy with my Alpenlite. They don't make the TTs anymore but you might find one used.
The only times I have had any issue with clearance has been pulling out of a few parking lots that dipped lower onto the road. No serious damage was done. There were a few niggling problems when it was new but nothing major. I've had to keep a good eye on the roof caulking and the brakes weren't properly wired initially.
I would probably buy it again unless I decided to spend a lot more money.
Happy Trails!
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jtdl
SW Ontario
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I questioned RVW about the CSA certification and this is the reply I received:
"When you go to Canadian Tire you will get a Hydro inspection and they will check all of you electrical. Once you have that hydro inspection done you will be able to re-sell you unit and get serviced. A lot of the Canadian dealers are doing away with the CSA coding, because they realizing that it is not necessary."
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