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12-22-2018, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Wherever we are
Posts: 389
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Speedco MH Upcharge
I just had our coach annual service done at Speedco Las Vegas. The bill included a $70 Motorhome Service Charge. I screamed bloody murder and they grumbled some, but deleted it because they hadn't told me about it before they started.
This charge supposedly went into effect system wide in June. It certainly wasn't being added last year when I had the same service done at the same place. They also added a flat charge of $30 for Fleetguard filters that wasn't charged last year.
The RV charge notwithstanding, the service cost this year was roughly 10% higher despite doing less. They screwed up the generator fuel filter last year so I didn't allow them to touch it this time.
I have used Speedco for years but I think I'll check around before next year. Too bad, because that location is right on our annual migration path.
Cheers,
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Home: 2003 Monaco Executive 43 SDDS, ISM
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12-22-2018, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NorCal
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Good to know, will check on charge before my next service, at $70 dollars they will lose business, I won't go back.
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2002 Monaco Executive 500 ISM
2004 GMC 2500HD 4X4
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12-22-2018, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: On the road
Posts: 2,126
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Not a Loves's fan at all so not surprised they would screw up a good company like Speedco. Just checked the website and they no longer list RV services or prices. A link that just says check each local shop.
Better call ahead or be prepared for a surprise. Looks like I'll be doing my own again this year.
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06 Dynasty Countess III ISL//3060
07 Hummer H3
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12-22-2018, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 8,149
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I read a post that said Speedco no longer has standardized prices and each location sets prices on their own. So beware, the pricing at the next Speedco may be different from the last one.
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2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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12-22-2018, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 6,579
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I saw Loves had purchased Speedco and was concerned they might screw things up.
Another great company bites the dust.
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07 Monaco Executive McKinley- Sold
04 Monaco Signature Chateau IV
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12-22-2018, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Delaware
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I was dinged this past June in regard to the motor home upcharge. The service advisor informed me before the work began and I went with it.
I’m looking for a suitable alternative.
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2007 Monaco Executive
2004 Ford F-250 4X4
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12-22-2018, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Florida
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My biggest issue is dealing with all the used oil(isx15) not disposal but containment. Otherwise servicing is an easy home job.
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12-22-2018, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,460
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get a big shallow tub from Tractor supply. Biggest PITA is storing it after use.
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12-22-2018, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
Posts: 16,706
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Speedco MH Upcharge
In light of the typically outrageous fees by all of the other places I’ve been or priced-out, I can’t complain about an extra 70 bucks from Speedco. Their quality and efficiency is superb.
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12-22-2018, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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I called a local shop and was quoted $450 but that included fuel filters in add'n to the oil and filters.
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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12-22-2018, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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Used to use Speedco in Casa Grande AZ most every year when we travel that way. Good service. Well priced.
Found a good mobile guy last year, so hopefully wont need to endure any Speedco changes.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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12-23-2018, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
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I just had our service done at Speedco in GA. After the service the lady said she was supposed to charge an extra $70 for a motorhome, but didn't. Never mentioned it when I pulled in either, so all in all it was the same price as the previous 2 years, but since Loves has taken over you can sure feel the "not welcome" vibes. But IMHO still way cheaper than going to Cummins, Cat, or in my case Detroit for an oil change, and much more convenient.
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2007 Navigator, 45' Series 60
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12-23-2018, 05:13 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Posts: 3,998
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampDaven
In light of the typically outrageous fees by all of the other places I’ve been or priced-out, I can’t complain about an extra 70 bucks from Speedco. Their quality and efficiency is superb.
The rest of the chincy chump change folks may please politely go pound sand!
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Was that comment really necessary?
Bob
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2022 Quantum JM31
2023 Colorado Z71
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12-23-2018, 05:17 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Posts: 3,998
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vito.a
I saw Loves had purchased Speedco and was concerned they might screw things up.
Another great company bites the dust.
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I am hoping someone does not buy out Blue Beacon Truck Wash and send it down the same road. The times we have used them they were RV friendly. I usually wash my own coach but when on the road that is not always practical.
Bob
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