Thats three dealers now that are hedging against nonpayment by RoadTrek. Despite some well-intentioned inovations, like underhood generators and sophisticated battery systems, the unit failed to match the benefits claimed in over-hyped marketing campaigns. The company added some other brands like en entry level priced van called the Carado. Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Roadtrek Popular 210 - year 2015. Thats the other limiting factor for boondocking in my experience. Heres what we now know. We have rumors of ghost sales of ghost units. Hit the road in January 2014 and have been at a dealer to fix something 4 times already with more scheduled into the future. 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 have a 1999 roadtrek 200V. Which also fit the rumors a lot better. However, what would you think about buying a rig that has been used for camping for a couple weeks before you signed the papers? We purchased an Aktiv and have been very happy with it. January 21, 2019at12:01 pm, Ken Bole said: January 28, 2019at12:20 pm, Nick Mead said: Just took my 2018 Simplicity to La Mesa RV in Mesa Az for warranty work. Hammill, who was out of the office on sick leave was reportedly home at the time he was notified of the suspension. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. I am not an employee of EHG or Roadtrek. 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. All the employees at Roadtrek have been utterly amazing any time I have had contact with them. . The second (and only other) issue we had with the RS was the fiddly second bed placed across the front and rear (lounge) seat. Each one of these represents a separat. Other RVers that have different brands owned by Thor say the same thing. 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. 2017 roadtrek cs adv e-trek, e-trek pkg on a cs-adv floorplan- perfect marriage ! They are priced substantially higher than the same models when sold by Hymer NA. So in 3-4 days your all 8 battery will be have 50% capacity. Keep up the good work. The company appeared to be booming with success, as repeatedly trumpeted by its charismatic, outspoken President and CEO, Jim Hammill. This has been a problem for some time, so I brought it to the attention of RT this week. January 22, 2019at8:32 pm, Peter Necarsulmer said: Dear Mike, Seems like a nice design flaw to me. Solar, alternator, battery, inverter they all meet in this one box, Equalizer. January 22, 2019at9:01 am, Alan MacRae said: January 22, 2019at12:36 am, Ron Gilbert said: Mike, I was going to buy a Carado Axion Studio, an entry level Dodge 1500 Ram, with a pop top, and a small Lithium 400 system. There are some items that really ought to be found initially, but at times, it really doesn't show up until a little ways down the road. Therefore they cant put out anything until they have all the info. Showed always full. Just spent thousands on a new transmission. close. Thanks again for your excellent journalism reflect throughout this story. Their intelligent awd delivers power to wheels to help get out of slippery sandy icy locations that you would otherwise be fearful of as boon dockers. 2000 Road trek everything. 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). I would have before buying the RS Adv and dealing with management. Thank you for a frank discussion of known issues. Do you feel that the 6 yr. warranty is going to be compromised by this latest news? Mercedes has this available everywhere in the world except north America. I made my way across the International Bridge to Canada in Port Huron, MI and drove 100 miles northeast to the Roadtrek factory in Kitchener, ON. 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. Everything I've seen has them below the floor at the wheel wells. Ram ProMaster 3500 extended van Four Gas Up to Three MSRP Starting at We recently bought a 2013 Roadtrek E-Trek. This vehicle can let me do that like never before. Hi Mike How is it for resale value? Have not paid for a hotel for 2 to 3 conferences per year in Vegas for those 15 years, lived in it full time in Florida for five months 5 or so years ago. 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. 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. Are you glowing in the dark yet? 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. I would have thought that Roadtrek would have built this on a 2500 chassis since the weight of the propane system and aux. January 21, 2019at11:41 am, David Anway said: Keep us updated when You get any info, and thanks for the update. Roadtrek seems like a great rig. While the matter is investigated, several managers have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. January 21, 2019at4:27 pm, Phil Sanders said: Thanks for the update Mike. That said, I think your article was balanced and well done. The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating. It has the most storage of any roadtrek then or now. Posts: 1. If the van was RVIA certified - this info was generated and documented. Maybe it's because it's not really a mass consumer product? The RV is supposed to charge when Im driving down the road or turn on the engine. I live in Guelph, 15 km from manufacturer. . Anyone attending either show, just email me when youre there and well meet. Question: Has Jennifer driven your RS yet? They did you a favor by not attempting to service your unit. September 29, 2012at1:16 pm, Mary Wiles said: Hook me up to this unit that needs no hookups! I honestly dont know. The regulators would include US Federal, Canada Federal, Ontario, Indiana, and EU. Many higher end models have them built in, one way or another. yep! Did you trade your RS in for an etrek? It drives easily and is super easy to park. She did everything we asked and pulled an enclosed trailer 3000 miles with absolutely no problems! Then, today, Monday Jan. 21, came the Thor press release and the EHGNA employee letter. January 21, 2019at1:58 pm, Bev Parkison said: Hate to be negative but financial mismanagement of this sort (if it did happen) is devistating to a company. 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. I would guess the ultimate guarantor is Erwin Hymer Group Europe. Have the batteries had this maintenance performed? 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. (one would think) again, have enjoyed your articles and talking to you on the phone. Even the ground effects and body moldings are painted the same color. (1) ROADTREK E-TREK EXT The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph. October 31, 2012at12:27 pm, Douglas and Marta Wood said: We are about ready to purchase an RS-Adventurous after reading your stories. Roadtrek/Hymer has at least two other couples they have similarly sponsored, as do other large RV manufacturers here and abroad. Do you concur? Instagram. The 240 watt solar panel just needs daylight to generate power, not direct sunlight. Does this mean warranty will be void and any repairs to CS Adventurous will be out of pocket costs? Selfinny@yahoo.com Thank you! The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. Copyright 2023 RV Lifestyle. Does anyone know where I can download a manual for a 2019 sunlight V2 made by the erwin hymer group for camping world. And the Mercedes guy said that issue is either in the battery box or the box where they all meet. Period. January 21, 2019at12:11 pm, Rhonda van Heyst said: Thanks Mike. Keep me touch! To properly power up your Roadtrek to get 12 volt power inside or shore power, you need to turn on your power modules. I love wilderness camping. Word soon leaked out that the top managers had been immediately sacked, as well. This sounds very strange. 2014 Roadtrek E-trek Electrical System Recall 15V404000 Campaign Number: 15V404000 Date Manufactured: Jun 24, 2015 Vehicles Affected: 335 Manufacturer: Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. Mfr's Report Date: Jun 24, 2015 Component: Electrical System 2014 Roadtrek E-trek Air Bags Recall 15V404000 Campaign Number: 15V404000 Date Manufactured: Jun 24, 2015 Hit the road in January 2014 and have been at a dealer to fix something 4 times already with more scheduled into the future. View our entire inventory of New Or Used Roadtrek RVs. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. More stars mean safer cars. keep us informed on the attorney, thought that might be a good idea myself. The new company Rapido Group, France, have not said anything about our warranties. Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. It was doubly challenging for them because some of their competitors at the show were delighted to point out the companys difficulties to shoppers. I pray they can work this out. 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. We are still building I know I work there. It is much appreciated. Theres a new soft cushioned floor that looks like wood flooring. We stopped using that too. Website: http://www.lamesarv.com/Follow Along Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamesarv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamesarvPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lamesarv/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaMesaRV EHYNA seemed to be exploding with new models, new technologies and massive growth. what does this mean for Roadtrek? No vents, ports, exhausts all eliminated, just the shower door now. Actually, most RVers may have a high expectation, but Roadtrek still has a responsibility to provide fair and accurate information that allows the customer to make an informed decision about Roadtrek products. Mercedes followed the wires back to the box next to the batteries and the inverter and they said that's where the power stops. Ill be curious about your thoughts on these matters after your true trial run, Mike. For the sake of the Hymer employees, owners and the future of the industry I hope this is just a bump in the road and not the end of the road. Date Manufactured: Jun 24, 2015 Recently I turned everything on like I was going to spend the night in it. RoadTrek brand? Absolutely astounded.. Best of all it's totally FREE! Im already planning my trips to go BoonTreking in an RS E-Trek. February 16, 2019at7:16 am, Ted Chura said: At 6:15 am Saturday, I cannot access Roadtreks official site: Conejo RV Thousand Oaks, CA (2269 miles from 23917) $129,990 Mike, do you need help in aerial video? can you tell me where the fuse is located? Be aware of recent Roadtrek recalls to always be safe on the road, Campaign Number: 15V404000 They have classy look and throw off a brighter light. I have heard others having issues with Roadtrek conversions in the last few years. Thanks again, great video on a superb design. Other than the above minor repairs, driving the vehicle was great. Well see how all of this plays out. These issues include safety recalls for your Roadtrek E-TREK and complaints other owners have filed. So everybody is assuming it is a fuse but I just need to know where the fuse is located. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. Sort of a bad way to "cheap out" on construction considering cost to the buyer both of the unit and the potential problems. Christian Hymer, son of the late founder, Erwin Hymer and member of the EHG Supervisory Board said, With Thor Industries, our family has found the ideal new owner partner for the Erwin Hymer Group to successfully continue on its long-term growth and internationalisation path.Sep 18, 2018. As Road Trek owners it is very important to us to be informed. Can anybody see any glimmer of hope? Personally, I was anticipating a fact-based report from you such as this earlier (even when there were fewer knowns and many more unknowns). Roadtrek | Campervan & Class B RV Manufacturer Getaway from the Everyday! We will inform you on further developments. September 29, 2012at3:23 pm, Angie O'Malley said: Wow! Lead Acid 6v batteries need maintenance watering ~once a month. I have always been upfront about being sponsored by them, which includes the use of a vehicle. HOW TO EcoTrek Battery Guide Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. October 02, 2012at10:41 pm, Marianne Edwards said: So happy to see the interest in helping with boondocking. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Ultimately, Roadtrek filed for bankruptcy. Do they have to take apart the entire interior to access? Mr. Hymer will continue to own the North American operation while all this plays out. Safari Trek 2830 :: 2002 Safari Trek 2830, Electrical issues - 1999 Roadtrek Popular, Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. He and Jim have a good relationship. Then we can hope they will release some sort of report or statement that answers all the questions people have. I get that. Stratton then appointed several of his relatives into key management positions. 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