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09-13-2018, 03:17 PM
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NOW! that it has happened, I would be very concerned about the vendors. I am still out on Valor TPMS and I am not yet sold on it. So far it hasn't shown me much and I have not commented to the toad and probably won't.
Sure sorry to see that happen, I know Spartan is good about the service.....but still once something like that happens, how do you make it right?
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
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A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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09-13-2018, 03:20 PM
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#30
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I agree about the vendors. It seems to be the weak link throughout the industry. You can have the greatest design and engineering “intent”, only to have a reputation get beaten up because of subpar and one source components.
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09-13-2018, 03:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydeal
I agree about the vendors. It seems to be the weak link throughout the industry. You can have the greatest design and engineering “intent”, only to have a reputation get beaten up because of subpar and one source components.
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That is very true!
-Matt
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09-13-2018, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydeal
I agree about the vendors. It seems to be the weak link throughout the industry. You can have the greatest design and engineering “intent”, only to have a reputation get beaten up because of subpar and one source components.
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Example is the Valor TPMS. Everyone has been screaming for a TPMS on the Cornerstones since they discontinued them in 2013. They installed the "best" on the market in 2019 and this is what we got!? Your situation is a perfect example.....it NEVER should have happened. Was it a Michelin or a Valor fault?
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
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A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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09-13-2018, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brobox
Example is the Valor TPMS. Everyone has been screaming for a TPMS on the Cornerstones since they discontinued them in 2013. They installed the "best" on the market in 2019 and this is what we got!? Your situation is a perfect example.....it NEVER should have happened. Was it a Michelin or a Valor fault?
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Exactly. Some stuff is just not ready for prime time. I guess we ARE the test pilots.
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09-13-2018, 03:54 PM
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A tire failure is scary enough. But a coach with less than 1500 miles on the odometer? Got my attention for sure.
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09-13-2018, 04:34 PM
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Did the tire blow out, if it did you should have heard it..... sounds like a cannon going off.
Usually a blow out will cause a lot of damage because the tire literally explodes. Would be nice to have that tire and preform an autopsy.
But on the other hand if it was ran low on air pressure and came off the bead there would be a lot vibration before it separate from the wheel.
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09-13-2018, 04:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman 2
Did the tire blow out, if it did you should have heard it..... sounds like a cannon going off.
Usually a blow out will cause a lot of damage because the tire literally explodes. Would be nice to have that tire and preform an autopsy.
But on the other hand if it was ran low on air pressure and came off the bead there would be a lot vibration before it separate from the wheel.
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I actually heard nothing. Never found the tire or any remnants. It must have had an abrupt loss of pressure and ran off the rim. I was glancing at the TPMS quite frequently before it happened, both PSI and temp and had no indication until it was gone. As soon as I felt vibration I saw the TPMS pressure drop off.
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09-13-2018, 05:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollin101
Just left Spartan after three days. They replaced fan drive gear box for oil seep, power steering gear box for same reason, Hadley manifold for recall, coolant recovery tank for rust, air dryer for air leak, three of four Stemco hub seals. All was under warranty, but if this is normal for a two year old coach I'm glad I bought an extended warranty. I will say Spartan was very through and easy to work with, of course for a nominal fee.
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What is there chassis warranty?
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09-20-2018, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydeal
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That looks like a tire issue not a chassis issue, not sure that could have been prevented by Spartan. It looks like you were lucky in that the tire did not rip the side off your coach. Very sorry to see you have a tire blow on your first trip with a new. I have had my share of tire issues over the years personally on my trailers and my company vehicles. I have a fleet of 40 small, medium, and large trucks and normally this is either caused from hitting something, low tire pressure or overloaded. Not saying this is what caused your blow out but I can't express the importance of proper air inflation. I check my tire pressure with a gauge not just visual before every trip and do a walk around and thump my tires at every stop. Always need to stretch my legs anyway. This is a habit I developed driving trucks. Beats the heck out of setting on the side of the road waiting for a service truck to fix a tire.
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09-20-2018, 04:09 PM
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Rusting coolant tank
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Originally Posted by Matt D
The neck of our coolant tank was also rusting and replaced under warranty.
Evidently that new tank is a different design.
-Matt
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Is the coolant tank a Cumins part or Spartan chassis part.
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09-20-2018, 06:02 PM
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I remember on my 2005, spartan changed my coolant recovery tank for rust. There was also another one they changed while I was there .
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09-20-2018, 06:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydeal
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Is that tire failure on a 2019 Entegra? What are the manufacturer dates?
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09-20-2018, 08:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydeal
Hey Matt,
I am in no way blaming Spartan for the failure. It is a mystery or maybe just a freak of nature that just happened. Spartan was very responsive and I truly appreciate their attention and help in the ordeal. My ‘19 does have Valor, and I just happened to be watching it very closely because of a signal error that is being researched that causes my outer drive tires to read 188Lbs and 401 degrees. They are working on that. Nevertheless, it went from normal pressure and temp to no tire in the blink of an eye. Again, Spartan has been a great help and very responsive.
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Same issue, 188 reading, outer dual,2019 Anthem, interested to see response.
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