Okay so, the smoke was added in editing but this is accurate for how it felt!
So to catch up quickly…
We bought an RV from a small dealer, and after about 2 months we learned it needed repairs that would involve months of time and salvage parts. The dealer then agreed to “exchange” our RV for one of similar value, this time a Winnebago Adventurer. All good right? Wrong.. The Winnebago needed a whole ton of cosmetic work but he assured us the mechanics of it were good.
Again… a lie!
Turns out we learned this RV was purchased at auction, turned in by Camping World. Ask yourself, “Why would Camping World send an RV to auction when they are one of the largest RV dealers and service centers in the nation?” Because they knew it was beyond reasonable repair... That’s why! So, that means when he told us it was “good” he had no knowledge to back it up…Despicable
So basically, at this point he agreed to have the engine replaced!
We agreed on a Jasper Remanufactured engine, this was going to be a little more money for us but the other option was a used engine and more unknowns. We were going to cover the difference, above and beyond the cost of the used engine. He told us this would be about $2000.00 to $2500.00.
But… The question is why! Why did the engine blow up? We will never know for sure but we have a few clues!
The dealer told us he would deliver it to us the day before our trip! We expected them to arrive at about 3PM. They didn’t arrive until about 7 PM. At around 5PM we decided to go pick up a pizza and we saw the RV parked at the local gas station. We went on to get our pizza (pre-ordered for pick up) and the RV was still parked at the gas station as we traveled back home! The fuel was not filled up, so why were they there? TO LET IT AIR OUT AND COOL DOWN! They knew it was bad, about to blow and they gave it to us ANYWAY!
Again.. why?
When the RV was billowing smoke we pulled it over and checked the oil. It was empty! The dealer told us they did an oil and filter change prior to delivery… did they? Did they forget to put oil in it, or only a very small amount? We will never know..
Anyway, we have no choice but to roll with the punches. Onward and upward.