Even if we conserve very carefully, we need to carry an extra 7-gallons to survive 5 to 7 days. You do a very good job and your enthusiasm really shines through. Maybe it's because it's not really a mass consumer product? Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. Combines the Side Barrier Driver and the Side Pole Star Ratings into a Front Seat rating. You can see it all in my video above, shot at and around the Kitchener, Ontario Roadtrek headquarters in Canada. On Saturday, Gerber published a note he said he received from Hammill, the suspended CEO, who said: I am astounded that you have written something that is fabricated like this. Any idea of the price range if not particular prices by various options? Yes, I will be at the by MARVAC Michigan camping show, probably Thursday and Friday. We look forward to further updates. we wish Roadtrek could address its notorious extra-low clearance which limits driving on many of the roads that lead to the best scenic boondocking locations. The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario. Have the batteries had this maintenance performed? Because of Roadtreks past reputation, I bought a new Simplicity SRT. Maybe now we should call it Boontreking.. Personally, I was anticipating a fact-based report from you such as this earlier (even when there were fewer knowns and many more unknowns). If so, can we come see it as it is not at a dealer yet. Keep them coming. (one would think) again, have enjoyed your articles and talking to you on the phone. Dont shoot the messenger. We purchased an Aktiv and have been very happy with it. There are none in the pictures/video. I love wilderness camping. 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. Im already planning my trips to go BoonTreking in an RS E-Trek. So was Stratton. 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 ? Contact the manufacturer. Hi Mike, Loved your video on the E-Trek, however, the sound was very uneven which, at times, prevented me from hearing your melodious voice. . Fulltime in a Roadtrek? January 27, 2019at10:23 pm, Steve Athans said: Yes,our thoughts and prayers will be with these fine folksso sad. January 26, 2019at8:29 am, Clemson Engineer said: Does your contract have an escape clause.like many of these types of irregularities.you wont like the outcome.IMO I would get a refund and move on to another coach. King bed or two cots. Washington, D.C. 20590, Twitter Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Whats Best? I can understand Hymers problem in that they dont know how deep the problem goes. Now if the dealer were to send a tech out in every new rig, to use it as you will, for a couple weeks, many of those items would be found and fixed. How do I get a copy of the options available. Waterpump is not working. Safari Trek 2830 :: 2002 Safari Trek 2830, Electrical issues - 1999 Roadtrek Popular, Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. Mfr's Report Date: Jun 24, 2015 close. I am not an employee of EHG or Roadtrek. My question, sir, is should we instead purchase an etrek? And sounds like the bio diesel is used as the genset now? This makes your insistence of having no position with the company a bit disingenuous, since you obviously are receiving significant economic benefits from your relationship with them. We do not want one of those huge units we see on the highway towing the contents of their house behind them. October 03, 2012at6:39 am, Mike Wendland said: OK Angie Ive asked Jennifer to write an official post in response to your question about her reluctance to drive the RS. Everything is fine with the alternator and the house batteries under the hood. Ive been reading all your back posts on this page and am very excited about this Roadtrek brand. The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for February 08, 2019at6:30 pm, Mike Prestie said: Whoever owned the Hymer Parent in Europe (for example Hymer Family or stockholders) still owns Hymer No America because it was not sold to Thor. The equalizer is under the Ottoman inside the van and is closest to the engine. Would you expect a NASCAR driver to criticize Chevy or Ford if they sponsored him? It is a perfect business for me as a Architect to show customer about helpful than harmfuletc Really test them out. Sam Saab. I hope they dont go bankrupt and continue to honor my warranty. If only all RVs were eco-friendly . They use the term reporting irregularities. ]Sorry I missed read your last post I will look for that fuse. Have you checked the individual battery voltages? Roadtrek has sponsored us, as has Verizon Wireless, Rad Power Bikes, and various other companies who pay us an advertising fee on the podcast and blog and our various online publications. The owners manuals included facts and illustrations for earlier models, or for components other than those installed on the unit actually delivered. October 01, 2012at12:54 pm, Gary Hennes said: Mike, Bring one of those up here to Northern MN this winter and lets try it out at -30F. January 21, 2019at1:48 pm, Steve Shaw said: Hi Mike, this is the most comprehensive article on this matter Ive read the past few days. Mike Thanks for sharing this info. Dealer raised the bed even wit the cushions, but said nothing could be done with the gap. Are we letting the RV industry and its manufacturer and dealerships off the hook too easily? He just said the box in the back., So everybody is assuming it is a fuse but I just need to know where the fuse is located.. Or no hot water available for E-version? Roadtrek is wonderful. We have heard so many rumors that we appreciate your insight and will continue to look for more updates on this situation. Mercedes followed the wires back to the box next to the batteries and the inverter and they said that's where the power stops. OR have pretty deep pockets and a list of trusted handy guys to bail you out. January 21, 2019at4:07 pm, Dean Upson said: January 21, 2019at3:55 pm, Angie OMalley said: Thanks for the update. Any others experiencing problems? Thanks again for your excellent journalism reflect throughout this story. I get that. January 21, 2019at5:36 pm, Mark Bryant said: Thank you, Mike, for keeping us informed. The installed house battery system troubleshooting would be outside a MB Sprinter Dealers normal range of business. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. 2007 - Installed original Xantrex ProSine 2.0 Inverter/Charger (Factory reconditioned $750) - This 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter could power our 110V AC compressor type refrigerator and could just power our microwave. Are you glowing in the dark yet? Question: Has Jennifer driven your RS yet? I am sure they have to be very careful about what they say while an investigation is underway. Recall Summary: Roadtrek motorhomes inc. (roadtrek) is recalling certain model year 2014 cs adventurous, e-trek, rs adventurous, ss agile, and ts adventurous vehicles manufactured from September 18, 2013, through April 9, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis.. Seems like a nice design flaw to me. September 30, 2012at7:04 pm, Bob Murphy said: Outstanding! They are priced substantially higher than the same models when sold by Hymer NA. We recently bought a 2013 Roadtrek E-Trek. Selfinny@yahoo.com Thank you! It was doubly challenging for them because some of their competitors at the show were delighted to point out the companys difficulties to shoppers. http://www.roadtrek.com. In one fell swoop, the E-Trek eliminates our biggest issue in our desired style of camping the propane generator noise. She doesnt like to drive our current 2006 RS Adventurous on the interstates too much bouncing from passing trucks. January 21, 2019at11:41 am, David Anway said: Keep us updated when You get any info, and thanks for the update. Due to the ongoing investigation, Thor Industries and EHGs selling shareholders are finalizing discussions to exclude EHGs North American operations from Thors purchase of EHG. They have families to support and mortgages to pay, yet they put those worries aside and were working very hard to sell the beautiful new vehicles they were displaying. All rights reserved. No problems with any of the appliances. My father let my family borrow his e-trek. The decals and logos are intentionally subtle and downplayed, giving the E-Trek a very sleek , clean look. Thor Industries has announced that it expects that the purchase of Erwin Hymer Group will be completed within the companys fiscal third quarter ending April 30, 2019. Were avid boondockers, have been RVing for 13 years and prefer finding a spot in the wilderness to campgrounds. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. The inverter panel was positioned to power save mode, the battery disconnect switch was illuminated. This allows the owner to say out in the field, not connected to shore power, for much longer periods of time.. This new etrack looks like it would fit our needs perfectly. Details of this recall. Youtube Im not sure what role it plays in all of this LOL. Power consumption of refrigerator as low as 6 A/h ( just for sample ) Therefore they cant put out anything until they have all the info. After all, thats really the grass roots of RVing all were originally built for dry-camping. So if you are traveling and have a warranty issue, good luck. This bed is the most uncomfortable bed ever. I worry a lot about air conditioning in high temperatures but I love the promise of propane-free, generator-free cruising and will watch closely as the consumer feedback rolls in. Ultimately, Roadtrek filed for bankruptcy. But its the infrastructure that has me excited. Each one of these represents a separat. They are doing an audit. 87392E47-595C-42E1-BFC8-D02B2DD53455.jpeg, FEF86D25-4A9F-482C-BF85-34C6F3B47E6C.jpeg, E653E654-AEA8-4C19-8528-9B0FC98C000D.jpeg, 5357EDAA-09A2-4B27-ACF9-191EB6518F42.jpeg, EDE9B9A0-C6D9-414A-9F84-B6930E0B5541.jpeg. Unlike Midas that turned everything to gold, Thor turns into crap. January 21, 2019at10:59 pm, Jason Epperson said: Roadtrek essentially became EHG NA. I have had bad luck with my RT which I bought a few months ago. We are supposed to pickup our new aktiv 2.0 loft at the end of the month. can you tell me where the fuse is located? Thanks again, great video on a superb design. You must log in or register to reply here. 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? Im betting this will provoke discussion from other women RT drivers. I also like your new stories on the interesting things you see. Last week, nearly 100 of the newest company hires those hired less than three months ago were summarily fired and walked out of the company. Thanks Mike you are a quality person and I am thankful for your voice. I don't think your problems are out of the ordinary. We live just north of Dayton, Ohio and could drive to Michigan unless you happen to be driving down this way. has all the right equipment and is ready for the season. Instead, it provides all the juice you need through an advanced generator system that runs off the vehicle engine, aided by a solar panel and optional fuel cells. RvTrader.com always has the largest selection of New Or Used RVs for sale anywhere. Erwin Hymer Group (EHG) is currently reviewing the business of Erwin Hymer Group North America (EHG NA). Sadly, most RV manufacturers are reluctant to provide this info to the end user. Together, the two painted a rosy future for the Class B manufacturer. Lots of optional setups. Fridge, generator and potty! After some digging it looks like one of the batteries could potentially be dead and was getting an overcharge thus boiling sulfuric acid. Jim Hammill is a good man who has made Roadtrek a leader in the industry and offered his customers the best in customer service and innovative products. First year did 13,000 miles with my wife and our FOUR kids (put in side facing seat belts in the back) over 2 1/2 months of summer vacation (went from SLC, to Disneyland, over the Golden Gate, took a right to the Statue of Liberty, then to Kitchner, over Lake Michigan on a car ferry, to Badlands, Rushmore, Devils Tower and home again. I guess your current RV is from Roadtrek. That said, I think your article was balanced and well done. Guages on the black water didnt work. Contact Us. Not sure about the reporting irregularities. Solar panel can back you in best scenario 60A/h. RoadTrek will be swamped for a while with recall fixes and warranty work that has piled up over the course of the past year, but the deep pockets of Rapido should be able to handle the deluge, and then they can begin the actual business of being an RV manufacturer. We review every problem as we work to keep our roads safe. Not sure why the 3500 chassis is needed. As one company manager told me in confidence, we thought we were working for a successful company that was selling units so fast we had to expand.. I dont blame you but I hope I did not make a huge mistake. Do they have to take apart the entire interior to access? October 03, 2012at6:51 pm, Bob Murphy said: Also, check out how uncluttered the drivers side of the E-tek is compared to a propane-powered RS. They still own Hymer No America and they own its oblibations. Have never tried it. We are looking to buy after the first of the year. None of these use limitations were outlined in the colorful marketing brochures or the operating instructions. Any 1 inch diameter hose will work. All seemed to be moving well with that, until earlier this month. Weve also always driven a Roadtrek (currently a 2002 popular 190). We stopped using that too. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. I would have before buying the RS Adv and dealing with management. You are using an out of date browser. With no leadership and no Parent I do not see how the US ops can hold up without a substantial cash infusion. The blockbuster news is that the North American operation as of today has been excluded from Thors plan to purchase the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), whose worldwide operations are headquartered in Germany. Thank you again mike. As with many high-end inverters, this one had a high quality battery charger also incorporated within. Does not matter the class (A, B, C, 5th wheel, etc) or the manufacturer. Maybe she will soon, as were doing more videos in Kitchener on more RT models this coming week. Hi all, new to RV'ing but jumping right in full time. But lets call this what it is.these are not financial irregularities, this is fraud and extortion. January 22, 2019at7:42 am, Mike Wendland said: I see no reason you can not do so. 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. Word soon leaked out that the top managers had been immediately sacked, as well. I was hoping the regulatory authorities would block the acquisition until the issues with EHGNA were resolved and could be included. She did everything we asked and pulled an enclosed trailer 3000 miles with absolutely no problems! If not -batteries could be just dead. Your account has been created and you are now signed in. It was very sad. This vehicle can let me do that like never before. Thor apparently had a management change in the last few years, our daughter and son in law have a 5 year 5th wheel made by Thor, it is a quality unit, there is another new Thor 5th wheel here in the park the owner says is a piece of crap. (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? Sign up and get a free Packing List for your next trip and free perks, discounts and RV travel tips! 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. 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. OWNER'S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Now you can get the protection you need, anywhere you go. 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