Thats the other limiting factor for boondocking in my experience. I have always enjoyed your articles and how to videos. reported problems, complaints, recalls for various manufacturers. The owners manuals included facts and illustrations for earlier models, or for components other than those installed on the unit actually delivered. EHYNA seemed to be exploding with new models, new technologies and massive growth. How is it for resale value? Read about the experiences consumers and owners have had with Roadtrek Roadtrek 170 Popular RVs and view their reviews and ratings on various aspects of them. January 21, 2019at1:24 pm, Peter Necarsulmer said: Thank you Mike for this report of the knowns, unknowns, and known unknowns about RT, EHGNA and Thor. October 07, 2012at6:14 pm, Bill Mitchell said: Thanks a lot, Mike. (1) ROADTREK E-TREK EXT That new countertop looks and feels great in person. Do you concur? 1. We will inform you on further developments. Sign up and get a free Packing List for your next trip and free perks, discounts and RV travel tips! Whom ever put the Lead Acid batteries in this house application -did not do you any favors -unless the decision was based on economics. January 22, 2019at9:50 am, John Bailey said: I dont find any fault with because max charging current for acid battery 10 -15 A/h Any comments?? It is refreshing to see a news report that isnt full of sensationalism, but is a factual statement. In 1990, Roadtrek became the best selling North American class B motorhome! If the acquisition approval is put on hold by an outpouring of Roadtrak and Hymer owners then provision will have to made to make owners whole. Its amazingly clean v. propane. January 21, 2019at2:20 pm, Ray Brown said: Mike: Thank You for your report. September 30, 2012at7:04 pm, Bob Murphy said: Outstanding! If you're underneath, you can see all the connections between the tanks and the utility bay panel you see when you open the doors along the bottom of the Roadtrek - fresh water and shore power hookups, gray and black water handles . I am sure there will be widespread industry speculation and more rumors. Bask in the amenities of this coach including comfortable seating for 7, sleeping for 4, full kitchen and technology that can't be matched. November 10, 2012at9:43 am, Mary Ann Stibbe said: Can you show a larger view of the bathroom. So many options. The E-Trek is on the regular Mercedes Sprinter chasis (170 inch wheelbase) and it is painted in a subtle shade of green. Used 2015 Roadtrek E-Trek $125,000. Well see how all of this plays out. Hit the road in January 2014 and have been at a dealer to fix something 4 times already with more scheduled into the future. Good acceleration, good diesel mileage. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more! I dont blame you but I hope I did not make a huge mistake. Eventually a company we Americans weren't familiar with, or so it seemed, bought Roadtrek and is slowly working to rebuild the reputation with products that appeal to the dealers and customers once again. January 29, 2019at3:18 am, Larry D McKimm said: I talked to another dealer in the Las Vegas area and they want warrantee work paid by the owner and then the dealer will reimburse the owner if RoadTrek pays them. It is our objective to keep uncertainty as low as possible and we expect to have a full assessment of the situation in the coming weeks. After all, thats really the grass roots of RVing all were originally built for dry-camping. Even if we conserve very carefully, we need to carry an extra 7-gallons to survive 5 to 7 days. Heres what we now know. They still own Hymer No America and they own its oblibations. Mfr's Report Date: Jun 24, 2015 It did have some leak problems with the rear window but we pulled it and replaced the gasket with Buytal tape and should never leak again. Roadtrek E-trek issues - iRV2 Forums iRV2 Forums > MOTORHOME FORUMS > Class B Motorhome Discussions Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts. Mike Thanks for sharing this info. Report a safety problem Find recalls by VIN. All rights reserved. Not up for DIY? Maybe we should now use a new term for Boondocking, or dry camping in the wilderness without hookups or utilities. I have promised an update on the scandal and disturbing news about financial irregularities swirling around Roadtrek motorhomes corporate parent, the Erwin Hymer Group of North America. We have rumors of ghost sales of ghost units. So was Stratton. has all the right equipment and is ready for the season. Each one of those plugs is for a different source of power. Gets 20-23 mpg (diesel engine) depending on load and terrain. I am not an employee of EHG or Roadtrek. I pray they can work this out. They have had no editorial control over this blog or our social media reports and they have never interfered with anything I have reported. Roadtrek Roadside RV Assistance delivers unlimited benefits for your RV. They did you a favor by not attempting to service your unit. They have not yet announced cost. Now you can operate your coach under one or both of these. Please register or sign in with a different email. Pretty muchindefinitely. $92,000.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad 2015 Roadtrek CS for sale! All seemed to be moving well with that, until earlier this month. HOW TO EcoTrek Battery Guide Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. January 21, 2019at5:34 pm, Heather E Worden said: Thank you appreciate the info, and hope youll continue as you know more. Ive also read on some forums where the dual wheels on the 3500s cause a drop of 3-4 mpg (plus extra maintenance and tolls). Thanks again for your excellent journalism reflect throughout this story. Maybe the consumers of this product have got used to lowered expectations? The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for This new etrack looks like it would fit our needs perfectly. February 02, 2019at1:40 pm, William Browne said: We have to wait until the dust settles. Ill be curious about your thoughts on these matters after your true trial run, Mike. Mercedes has this available everywhere in the world except north America. Time will tell. To properly power up your Roadtrek to get 12 volt power inside or shore power, you need to turn on your power modules. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. January 22, 2019at5:49 am, Craig Thomas said: I found your response to Rachels question defensive and disappointing. Of sold inventory being hidden when someone comes to count. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Whats Best? July 16, 2019. what does this mean for Roadtrek? I have no doubt they indeed will. Read your article, we have added a convection burner to our unit also, cant say enuf good things about magnetic burners. I have been an on-the-road ambassador for Roadtrek as weve traveled the country and reported on the RV Lifestyle and they have been one of our sponsors. I am considering consulting an attorney to see if there are any other options. Yes, I will be at the by MARVAC Michigan camping show, probably Thursday and Friday. As a leader in the community, I suggest the regulators are contacted and the sale blocked until there is clarity around honoring warranties and compensating owners for loss of value. The installed house battery system troubleshooting would be outside a MB Sprinter Dealers normal range of business. You better be handy too. Word soon leaked out that the top managers had been immediately sacked, as well. I cant wait to have one at the dealership so I can start selling this inovative vehicle. Per Roadtrek (Mac in warranty service), I will have to pay out of pocket and submit receipts to Roadtrek for reimbursement. can you tell me where the fuse is located? It's quite troubling to me that the consensus on the various RV forums seems to be that one needs to expect problems and it's up to the consumer to shake down the system and get warranty services. https://www.roadtrek.com/locators/?type=service, https://www.roadtrek.com/owners/#section-howto&FAQ, Deye inverter to youthpower battery lifepo4, I have a 48 volt 200 amp hour battery pack it seems to be degrading. Ram ProMaster 3500 extended van Four Gas Up to Three MSRP Starting at J/k in reference to all the batteries. As stated above, all new RVs (and most used) have problems. NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Reports are that Stratton was physically escorted out of the building. The seat pedestal base anchor brackets to the chassis . We've driven it in snow, rain and sunshine and pulling a trailer. The sales manager said they received a letter from Hymer NA yesterday with just about the same info as in the letter to the employees. So in 3-4 days your all 8 battery will be have 50% capacity. We purchased an Aktiv and have been very happy with it. Other RVers that have different brands owned by Thor say the same thing. Im betting this will provoke discussion from other women RT drivers. Inflating sales figures is dishonest and might be legal fraud depending on the circumstances. I just returned from the Tampa RV Supershow, where both Roadtrek and EHGNA sales and support people were displaying and selling new models. Will do. Even the ground effects and body moldings are painted the same color. The web site must be shut down? As has been mentioned, these are complex machines, and bugs won't really shake out till it is being used a bit, driven a bit. Any others experiencing problems? Hi newbie here as well and looking to purchase. Lots of optional setups. The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for reported problems, complaints, recalls for various manufacturers. PS. Really? Got 19 mpg at 60 mph towing a 611 trailer in florida, 17 mpg in hill ctry in Ga, and 14.9 mpg in mountains. Solar, alternator, battery, inverter they all meet in this one box, Equalizer. Roadtrek is small, they could not have falsified that much without it being noticed. $92,000.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad 2022 Roadtrek Chase for sale! Their relationship with us has been that of a sponsor only. Its Americas biggest RV maker. Not sure about the reporting irregularities. January 21, 2019at5:34 pm, Mary Snook said: I was worried and sad when they became partners. Everything I've seen has them below the floor at the wheel wells. Would you suggest concerned owners such as myself begin writing letters to both to EHGNA and EHG Europe re: untinterruptef warranty coverage through the end of existing warranties, or perhaps some other action? Roadtrek E-TREK. Roadtrek Automatic Transfer System- Can i connect it directly to my inverter instead of generator, The battery compartment that holds the six batteries in the very back, The inverter box right next to that battery compartment. Dealers will be able to help answer that soon. Their acquisition of Road Trek was a logical move which if done properly was in the best interest of Road Trek and the RV public. I spoke with two attorneys today and was told that since part of the issue is in Canada, they cant take a case on this type of issue. We recently bought a 2013 Roadtrek E-Trek. generator are gone. Can the secon row seats be replaced with storage cabinets for those of who do not travel with extended family or guests. Can anybody see any glimmer of hope? October 06, 2012at1:58 pm, Mike Wendland said: Hi Bill they havent announced pricing yet. NHTSA does not record VIN information or results provided through this tool. My info comes from friends who work there and what has been on the public record. Thanks! Roadtrek/Hymer has at least two other couples they have similarly sponsored, as do other large RV manufacturers here and abroad. The 240 watt solar panel just needs daylight to generate power, not direct sunlight. The unit was rolled out to dealers and salesmen who lacked the training needed to explain operation of the on-board features. The RV is supposed to charge when Im driving down the road or turn on the engine. I do know from my sources that today, the factories in Kitchener and Cambridge are open, vans are still being built, expenses are being trimmed, possible layoffs and furloughs are being considered and a team of accountants and auditors are going over the books in an effort to find out what went so very wrong and why. JavaScript is disabled. . We have heard so many rumors that we appreciate your insight and will continue to look for more updates on this situation. Lets do simple calculations with refrigerator. (The batteries are AGMs) I've taken it to a repair shop but now the question becomes how the heck do you access the batteries? Search by VIN. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. January 22, 2019at7:42 am, Mike Wendland said: I see no reason you can not do so. Their RVs in Europe are very innovative and their introduction into the North American market has moved the whole industry forward in many ways. Safari Trek 2830 :: 2002 Safari Trek 2830, Electrical issues - 1999 Roadtrek Popular, Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. You are using an out of date browser. With Roadtrek's continuing #1 selling position, we outgrew our 50,000 square foot plant. Theres now a second row of seating in upgraded, very plush swivel captain-style chairs. You must log in or register to reply here. I live in Guelph, 15 km from manufacturer. They were told to stop building and do inventory and clean out their lockers. It has no propane, needs no external generator. $124,995.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad 2018 Roadtrek ZION for sale! Weve learned to manage just fine for 4 to 7 days without solar or generators so, for us, power consumption has never never the biggest issue. Thanks again, great video on a superb design. I open the sliding door and the whole place smells of rotten eggs. and the l l/2 rise on the side cusions left one sleeping with head lower than the feet. And my bf still works there. January 23, 2019at8:00 am, Mike Wendland said: Chuck, Roadtrek and Hymer have always stood behind their products and I have no reason to believe anything would change, now. Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. January 29, 2019at7:41 am, Mike Wendland said: All of the La Mesa RV locations in AZ are only doing warranty work on units bought at their individual stores. I was hoping the regulatory authorities would block the acquisition until the issues with EHGNA were resolved and could be included. I have been involved in the due deligence process and that is why they do it. We have fully enjoyed this vehicle. January 23, 2019at8:05 am, Mike Wendland said: Almost all Class B RV makers are taking a long time for orders right now because so many people are buying Class Bs. I would have before buying the RS Adv and dealing with management. They are priced substantially higher than the same models when sold by Hymer NA. Not 21/22 but decent. i am in central Florida at 1-877-663-7506. Having been involved in a couple of acquisitions or mergers in my career these type of things come up while the purchaser is doing their due diligence. Hammill told me if you run the engine 20 minutes a day, everything is charged enough to keep you out there for days at a time until you need to go get some more diesel for the engine. It has no propane, needs no external generator. While you were upfront in your article about EHGs sponsorship, you did not disclose until Rachel asked that this includes free use of a Roadtrek that retails for well over $150,000. We were taken back by the noise and didnt use it again for the rest of the trip. We are looking to buy after the first of the year. Recently I turned everything on like I was going to spend the night in it. I already am aware of one authorized RT dealer in Bend OR that refused a cudtomers warranty service until the RT mess is cleaned up. The deal would make Thor the largest RV manufacturer in the world. yep! January 21, 2019at1:53 pm, David Herrmann said: I am anxious to see how this progresses. Each one of these represents a separat. It was our first trip in the Roadtrek and here are my takeaways from the long drive and four nights of sleeping in the rig: It drives best between 65-70 mph. This is a fantastic solution to our style of dry camping amongst tent campers. (one would think) again, have enjoyed your articles and talking to you on the phone. I would think you have a big stake in their future plans just like those of us who are employees, dealers or owners do. I also like your new stories on the interesting things you see. I have always been upfront about being sponsored by them, which includes the use of a vehicle. EHG formed a separate North American division Erwin Hymer Group North America (EHGNA) that included Roadtrek when it purchased Roadtrek Motorhomes some three years ago. I guess your current RV is from Roadtrek. If they have a problem with the E trek as described in some of the other posts then they would want to know what to expect when they purchased the etrek. View our entire inventory of New Or Used Roadtrek RVs. Do you feel that the 6 yr. warranty is going to be compromised by this latest news? Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter I want to get far out there, in the woods and mountains and fields and be totally self contained to really test out the power-generating capabilities. Facebook Just a thought not necessarily about RoadTrek but pretty much all RVs, should not a unit which is intended to to be used in all sorts of parks not come WITH built in surge and power protection from the factory? We are supposed to pickup our new aktiv 2.0 loft at the end of the month. Thanks for the update on this. None of the official statements say anything about financial irregularities. Im on the fence on whether to wait this out in hopes that the dealer warranty work will resume soon, Im looking at over 3K of out of pocket. Keep up the good work it is appreciated! Ultimately, Roadtrek filed for bankruptcy. If I had to guess and its only a guess Id bet it will $120K to $135K depending on options. Absolutely astounded.. Was it wholly owned by family, closely held by a few, or publicly traded? Enjoy the stories, info, and pics. One of those products is the Roadtrek Zion. Expand the company did, from just over 300 people when Roadtrek was sold to EHG three years ago to nearly 1,000 employes last week. Ive been reading all your back posts on this page and am very excited about this Roadtrek brand. Will you have yo give it back Good luck. You must log in or register to reply here. Is the battery/inverter system still intact as installed by Roadtec? Maybe it's because it's not really a mass consumer product? February 16, 2019at2:36 pm, Kaye Anne Graham said: Thanks for your article with the best knowledge you have. Hi Mike, Thanks for the update. If it was the best 6 months ago, why are you not buying a Roadtrek replacement now and indicate that you have no longer have any relationship with the Company ? The second (and only other) issue we had with the RS was the fiddly second bed placed across the front and rear (lounge) seat. OK, now as to expectations, high or low. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for Roadtrek owners who are understandably concerned about how to ensure our 6-year RT warranties will be honored? In one fell swoop, the E-Trek eliminates our biggest issue in our desired style of camping the propane generator noise. It seems to me people are looking to you for certainty when you really dont have any yourself. I can only say to just give the company time to complete its investigation. 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