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Old 01-06-2024, 09:51 PM   #1
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Brinkley Fifth Wheel Owners

I am seriously considering buying a Brinkley 3100 fifth wheel, but have some reservations since this is a brand new brand of trailer. I have looked at them when on a recent trip in Arkansas and really like them.
One of my main reservations is that there are very few Brinkley dealers, so if I have a problem covered under warranty I may be a long distance from an authorized service dealer.
So, if you own a Brinkley, have you found this to be a problem? Also, are you experiencing any issues that would be helpful for me to know about?
I would like to get one fairly soon (there is a dealer about 85 miles from me) so I would appreciate any responses from current owners.
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We just bought a 3100, but due to the weather we haven't had a chance to do a shake down cruise yet. But after moving into it and adding some aftermarket items I haven't found any surprises. It seems to be well built.
I am on a couple of the Brinkley FB pages, where when owners do report issues, the Brinkley crew seems to take care of them quickly- often authorizing mobile RV repair, so they don't seem bound to the dealer network.
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I own a Brinkley G3500 but have not used it yet. Also a part of the owners group on FB and it seems that Brinkley is on top of customer relations and have sent mobile techs to those in need.
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We just bought a 3100, but due to the weather we haven't had a chance to do a shake down cruise yet. But after moving into it and adding some aftermarket items I haven't found any surprises. It seems to be well built.
I am on a couple of the Brinkley FB pages, where when owners do report issues, the Brinkley crew seems to take care of them quickly- often authorizing mobile RV repair, so they don't seem bound to the dealer network.
If you don't mind sharing; what aftermarket items have you added?
ps: Looks like you will need to change your signature now.
Thanks for your positive response,
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I own a Brinkley G3500 but have not used it yet. Also a part of the owners group on FB and it seems that Brinkley is on top of customer relations and have sent mobile techs to those in need.
Thanks for your positive response, and as NvGuy and yourself note; I will look into the Brinkley FB owners group.
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Things do not break down right outside of the dealership's gate. They breakdown wherever they happen to be when they breakdown. As an owner one needs to have some ability to repair things yourself.
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I'm going to look at a G3500 & G4000 tomorrow. Also followingBrinkley RV User group on FB. Fun Town RV is the dealer for Texas. I think they have 17 locations in several states.
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1 yr limited warranty ....I wouldn't worry about dealer repairs
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If you are concerned about buying from a relatively new company, go look up the saga of Evergreen RV. Here’s one that seems fairly accurate: https://www.rvrank.com/post/evergreen-out-of-business
I’m not saying Brinkley is another Evergreen, but who knows?
We looked at a Brinkley a couple of months ago. It was pretty and had some nice features but the basic construction didn’t impress us at all.
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A buddy has a Brinkly 3100 since fall. He is on his 6 month snowbird venture. We were with them for a few weeks and it looked like a nice rig.
I don't think he's the type to look to the dealer for repairs unless it's a major issue.
We will be catching up with them in March but in talking to him, he doesn't seem to have any complaints.
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Thanks Twinboat. We will pick up our Z3100 from the dealer in about a week, depending on the weather. I'm not so concerned anymore after getting some feedback from other Brinkley owners. I'm buying from a dealer that is about 80 miles away and that is who I will use for any major issues. I do some of my own work and there are about 5 or 6 rv shops in my home town.
I just need to get it and go now.
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If you are concerned about buying from a relatively new company, go look up the saga of Evergreen RV. Here’s one that seems fairly accurate: https://www.rvrank.com/post/evergreen-out-of-business
I’m not saying Brinkley is another Evergreen, but who knows?
We looked at a Brinkley a couple of months ago. It was pretty and had some nice features but the basic construction didn’t impress us at all.
Two of the founders of Brinkley were founding members of Grand Design, Bill and Ron Fenech. I think Brinkley will be around for quite a while.
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