New Dolphin

rkerber · 05-17-2006, 05:48 AM

Well, after months of shopping, a failed sale and a canceled order, we bought a new Dolphin. We were undecided between a Southwind and a Dolphin. We felt the Dolphin was built better but the Southwind had more options on it. After a tour of both factories, we ordered a Southwind on a Ford with 22 1/2" wheels. After a couple of days we were told that the Southwind could not have 22 1/2" wheels on in because the wheelwells were not big enough. The dealer upgraded us to a 2007 on a Workhorse at no cost. Last week we got a call from the dealer who said that the 2007 Southwind was in. My wife went to check it out, it was a 2006 on a Ford but had the 22 1/2" wheels. They said they modified the coach (the factory said they don't modity). The coach had a driver door which we didn't want and is why we made a special order. We were then told the 2007 would not be in until at least July, after our vacation. Canceled the order. Went next door to Giant RV and purchased a Dolphin on the lot. We are very happy now. Trip coming up at the end of June.

rkerber · 05-17-2006, 05:48 AM

Well, after months of shopping, a failed sale and a canceled order, we bought a new Dolphin. We were undecided between a Southwind and a Dolphin. We felt the Dolphin was built better but the Southwind had more options on it. After a tour of both factories, we ordered a Southwind on a Ford with 22 1/2" wheels. After a couple of days we were told that the Southwind could not have 22 1/2" wheels on in because the wheelwells were not big enough. The dealer upgraded us to a 2007 on a Workhorse at no cost. Last week we got a call from the dealer who said that the 2007 Southwind was in. My wife went to check it out, it was a 2006 on a Ford but had the 22 1/2" wheels. They said they modified the coach (the factory said they don't modity). The coach had a driver door which we didn't want and is why we made a special order. We were then told the 2007 would not be in until at least July, after our vacation. Canceled the order. Went next door to Giant RV and purchased a Dolphin on the lot. We are very happy now. Trip coming up at the end of June.

AL · 05-18-2006, 01:03 AM

Hi Rick & Cheryl,

Welcome to iRV2, it's a great site loaded with great folks, and full of great information!! The important thing is that it all worked out in the end, and you are happy with your rig

!!! So best of luck with it, now go enjoy the great RV lifstyle

!!!!!!

**"007"** · 05-24-2006, 05:07 PM

WELCOME to irv2

and congrats on your new coach

"007"

rkerber · 06-01-2006, 06:02 AM

Just a little follow up. The Dolphin is great. I have not found a single problem with the coach. Finish and fit is great. I am having 3M plastic put on my front, and a rock guard on the back at National RV in Perris. They have been great responding to questions I have had.