January 28, 2019at11:54 am, Finley Willis said: Roadtreks USA/Canada operation began a downward trend soon after the Hymer takeover, driven by efforts for larger market share. I need to have the batteries being charged. Browse Roadtrek E-trek RVs. January 21, 2019at3:35 pm, Mike Wendland said: I have NO position at the company. Help me iRV2, you're my only hope. I cant wait to get hold of an RS E-Trek for an extended period of time. Thanks again, great video on a superb design. The first thing youll notice is that unique, yet low-keyed color. Its been no secret that he has been sponsored by Roadtrek all along, and provided honest positive coverage of their product in exchange. The RS E-Trek I saw was the first to roll off the assembly line. Were avid boondockers, have been RVing for 13 years and prefer finding a spot in the wilderness to campgrounds. Does anyone know where I can download a manual for a 2019 sunlight V2 made by the erwin hymer group for camping world. RvTrader.com always has the largest selection of New Or Used RVs for sale anywhere. Was uncovered no doubt as due dilligence was being done before finalizing the purchase by Thor. Beeping sound every 10 seconds. The Side Barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38.5 mph. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. They use the term reporting irregularities. 87392E47-595C-42E1-BFC8-D02B2DD53455.jpeg, FEF86D25-4A9F-482C-BF85-34C6F3B47E6C.jpeg, E653E654-AEA8-4C19-8528-9B0FC98C000D.jpeg, 5357EDAA-09A2-4B27-ACF9-191EB6518F42.jpeg, EDE9B9A0-C6D9-414A-9F84-B6930E0B5541.jpeg. Or They sponsor your trips and you get to expense the places you stay? Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. January 21, 2019at3:02 pm, Rachel Delacorte said: I never understood your relationship with Roadtrek and I still dont. Eventually a company we Americans weren't familiar with, or so it seemed, bought Roadtrek and is slowly working to rebuild the reputation with products that appeal to the dealers and customers once again. All the employees at Roadtrek have been utterly amazing any time I have had contact with them. Based on my personal experience with having my Roadtrek in their service bay.STAY AWAY. Andin the process you are raising the visibility (and image) of Type B Motorhomes which may eventually get us access to some of the RV resorts, etc. And Ill be testing the E-Trek in real conditions out in the field in a couple weeks. The revised terms are expected to include, among other things, both a reduction on the purchase price and a reduction in the obligations the Company would have otherwise assumed, said the Thor statement. September 30, 2012at8:43 am, Mike Wendland said: Answers to several comments here: No, Jennifer hasnt driven the e-Trek yet. She doesnt like to drive our current 2006 RS Adventurous on the interstates too much bouncing from passing trucks. I can only say to just give the company time to complete its investigation. Component: Electrical System, Manufacturer: Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. 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. I was hoping the regulatory authorities would block the acquisition until the issues with EHGNA were resolved and could be included. January 21, 2019at10:59 pm, Jason Epperson said: Roadtrek essentially became EHG NA. 5/31/2022. . All seemed to be moving well with that, until earlier this month. Similarly today, Thor has also issued a statement of its pending acquisition of the Erwin Hymer Group that pointedly noted that their offer has been revised to exclude the North American division from its purchase. The RS E-Trek is a very innovative RV. BUT, who is that? OR have pretty deep pockets and a list of trusted handy guys to bail you out. If so, request a complete electrical schematic/diagram from Roadtec. October 06, 2012at10:46 am, Bill Mitchell said: Looks like a great vehicle, Mike. With no leadership and no Parent I do not see how the US ops can hold up without a substantial cash infusion. The RV is supposed to charge when Im driving down the road or turn on the engine. Until their investigation is complete, you do not have enough facts to say that. Search by VIN. Does this mean warranty will be void and any repairs to CS Adventurous will be out of pocket costs? I didnt hear much about heat sources or insulation yet. We have always perceived that you are indeed honest and forthright in your reporting. Power consumption of refrigerator as low as 6 A/h ( just for sample ) I have been an on-the-road ambassador for Roadtrek as weve traveled the country and reported on the RV Lifestyle and they have been one of our sponsors. Sort of a bad way to "cheap out" on construction considering cost to the buyer both of the unit and the potential problems. I dont blame you but I hope I did not make a huge mistake. The inverter panel was positioned to power save mode, the battery disconnect switch was illuminated. January 23, 2019at3:19 pm, Tom Barr said: I was watching Hymer before they came to North America. January 21, 2019at5:34 pm, Heather E Worden said: Thank you appreciate the info, and hope youll continue as you know more. Contact the manufacturer. You must log in or register to reply here. Hammill was always positive, always pointing to the rapid growth as a measure of EHGNAs great success. Hi Mike, Loved your video on the E-Trek, however, the sound was very uneven which, at times, prevented me from hearing your melodious voice. what does this mean for Roadtrek? 2018 Roadtrek E-Trek RVs for Sale Near You. January 23, 2019at12:08 pm, Ross Williams said: Has anyone at Roadtrek actually told you anything about your likely future relationship with the company? September 29, 2012at1:16 pm, Mary Wiles said: Hook me up to this unit that needs no hookups! Did you trade your RS in for an etrek? RoadTrek will be swamped for a while with recall fixes and warranty work that has piled up over the course of the past year, but the deep pockets of Rapido should be able to handle the deluge, and then they can begin the actual business of being an RV manufacturer. Lets do simple calculations with refrigerator. RVTrader.com always has the largest selection of New or Used Roadtrek E-trek RVs for sale anywhere. This vehicle can let me do that like never before. Then, today, Monday Jan. 21, came the Thor press release and the EHGNA employee letter. A source at the factory told me today that employees are shell shocked, over the latest developments and that rumors and speculation are running wild, with nothing more coming from EHGNA leaders except the letter, which ended by saying: As we are managing this situation, the best course of action for all of us is to remain focused on maintaining the consistently high standards of service our customers and partners have come to expect.. From this news release it appears it had Hymer family. No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Maybe she will soon, as were doing more videos in Kitchener on more RT models this coming week. Have seen many posts over the years about out the door RV quality. This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for More stars mean safer cars. Best of all it's totally FREE! Roadtrek is wonderful. 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. Ron, I do not work for the company and have no information other than what I have reported. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. Mike Thanks for sharing this info. Here are some stills I snapped while making the video: April 03, 2013at11:30 am, David Theriault said: anyone who would like to purchase one of Roadtreks products in the southeastern U.S. is invited to contact me. Any others experiencing problems? Question: Has Jennifer driven your RS yet? this 2017 model has induction stove,800 amp lithium power modules, volt start[auto], 470w solar, underhood gen,diesel alde heat/ht wtr,sreen pkg, and 24 tv. I was advised to pay out of pocket for the warranty work, then see if Roadtrek will reimburse me. January 21, 2019at5:34 pm, Mary Snook said: I was worried and sad when they became partners. We will be buying one more Roadtrek (to replace out 2003) and this new one looks very nice. We purchased an Aktiv and have been very happy with it. The result, trading for another brand after less than a year of use. If not -batteries could be just dead. To learn more about which ones you need for your air conditioning, watch the rest of the video tutorial. I can understand Hymers problem in that they dont know how deep the problem goes. 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. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions for Roadtrek owners who are understandably concerned about how to ensure our 6-year RT warranties will be honored? 2021 Roadtrek Play Used $99,995.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad with Best Offer 2019 Roadtrek Roadtrek Simplicity for sale! This is not just a hobby for me. 5 Visitor Centers That You Won't Want To Miss. Please register or sign in with a different email. View our entire inventory of New Or Used Roadtrek RVs. Theres now a second row of seating in upgraded, very plush swivel captain-style chairs. No high pressure, friendly, interesting. Of sold inventory being hidden when someone comes to count. If you have difficulty registering an account, logging in or need other account-related assistance, send us a message and well get back to you shortly. The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario. Selfinny@yahoo.com Thank you! I live in New Jersey and will try to visit one at a dealer nearby this weekend. This new etrack looks like it would fit our needs perfectly. Thank you again mike. Just an idea. The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating. We purchased a Hymer Sunlight last February. Last week. Browse Roadtrek E-TREK RVs for sale on RvTrader.com. I live in Elora, Ontario just outside Kitchener and, although weve had a factory tour, were now anxious to return to see this model and ask more questions. Lead Acid 6v batteries need maintenance watering ~once a month. Or maybe you can give others some advice? They are priced substantially higher than the same models when sold by Hymer NA. Just the sort of info-guess I was hoping for! Heres what we now know. Appears that it is always good to have several short - no time schedule - shake down trips to identify and get the bugs out of the RV. Excellent! We are still building I know I work there. Would like to retrofit with as many e-trek ideas as possible . Im betting this will provoke discussion from other women RT drivers. We havent picked a day yet. Greg Gerber has re-acquired RV Daily Report from the folks to which he sold. Terrible for the company and their employees and those recently let go. I also like your new stories on the interesting things you see. While you were upfront in your article about EHGs sponsorship, you did not disclose until Rachel asked that this includes free use of a Roadtrek that retails for well over $150,000. Dont want to seem like Im complaining but these things could be engineered better if RT is but made aware of the. Have used some solar power with this RT, but WOW the e-trek looks fantastic. Even if Jim Hammill wasnt involved, as the CEO, he has ultimate responsibility. Would you suggest concerned owners such as myself begin writing letters to both to EHGNA and EHG Europe re: untinterruptef warranty coverage through the end of existing warranties, or perhaps some other action? The unit was rolled out to dealers and salesmen who lacked the training needed to explain operation of the on-board features. Sadly, most RV manufacturers are reluctant to provide this info to the end user. September 30, 2012at6:00 am, Sam Saab said: I would like to drive a new rs-e-trek is perfect road in Ontario also Canada to show the Environment about our growing need for food, goods and energy has had many harmful effects on the environment in Ontario. As a leader in the community, I suggest the regulators are contacted and the sale blocked until there is clarity around honoring warranties and compensating owners for loss of value. October 03, 2012at2:13 am, Angie O'Malley said: I am eager to know if/when Jennifer drives the RS and what she thinks I am very comfortable driving the 190 Popular but am skittish about driving the RS. Take them out under real conditions faced by RVers. Used 2015 Roadtrek E-Trek $125,000. On an 06 RS Adventurous with 2500, ride/handling are quite good and mpg is a respectable 21-23 mpg. September 29, 2012at9:23 am, bob taylor said: September 29, 2012at9:20 am, bob taylor said: September 29, 2012at9:17 am, Richard Krantz said: I found your post after seeing it linked on someones Twitter feed. Because of Roadtreks past reputation, I bought a new Simplicity SRT. 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. Lots of optional setups. By using this tool, you will be able to get records with description of safety issues for vehicles, equipment, tires and child restraints. Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating. I have an RS ADV 2012 and have asked RT to work on improving the bed. No vents, ports, exhausts all eliminated, just the shower door now. I signed in October an order for a 2019 Popular 210 with a delivery date at spring 2019 November 10, 2012at9:49 am, Gordon Meggison said: I notice this unit also has the mechanical bed. Do you feel that the 6 yr. warranty is going to be compromised by this latest news? I am sure they have to be very careful about what they say while an investigation is underway. Now you can operate your coach under one or both of these. It did have some leak problems with the rear window but we pulled it and replaced the gasket with Buytal tape and should never leak again. Fridge, generator and potty! We were taken back by the noise and didnt use it again for the rest of the trip. Then we can hope they will release some sort of report or statement that answers all the questions people have. Any idea of the price range if not particular prices by various options? Was it wholly owned by family, closely held by a few, or publicly traded? I appreciate the excellent news report. OK, now as to expectations, high or low. Do not use this link to ask for help with RV-related issues; Ask those questions in one of our forums. It is much appreciated. 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. Seems like a nice design flaw to me. Same thing has happened to me at RV World in Nokomis, Florida. Roadtrek E-trek question. Unfortunately, what they found at RoadTrek's plant in Canada didn't add up. As Road Trek owners it is very important to us to be informed. You better be handy too. They were told to stop building and do inventory and clean out their lockers. Are you heading to the Detroit rv show Oct. 3-7? OWNER'S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Now you can get the protection you need, anywhere you go. Youtube To keep it simple and straight forward: They run a shady operation at best. 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