car nut
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Hi,just wondering if there's anyone here that can let me know how the quality has been since they changed ownership.Put a deposit on a 2011 950 this morning.Then on second look noticed delamination on the side of it almost half the size of my hand.It's just above where the cabover meets the main side.Pretty sure this will be a deal breaker for me.Any info from owners would be appreciated.Not trying to knock the product here,as I really do like them.
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DiscoChicken
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I purchased a 2012 Adventurer (AMLRV builds both Adv and EC). One of the first off the line for this year. The craftsmanship is disappointing, but no worse than any other TC I've looked at.
I've been working with the AMLRV warranty dept and have been very disappointed with their "solutions". If I had it to do over again, I would go with another manufacturer. I love the floorplan I have and it isn't offered by other builders, but the hassles I'm dealing with at this point would steer me clear of any AMLRV product in the future.
If it's not 100%, don't buy it. My experience is they will not fix it the right way.
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Bigfoot affair
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car nut wrote:Hi,just wondering if there's anyone here that can let me know how the quality has been since they changed ownership.Put a deposit on a 2011 950 this morning.Then on second look noticed delamination on the side of it almost half the size of my hand.It's just above where the cabover meets the main side.Pretty sure this will be a deal breaker for me.Any info from owners would be appreciated.Not trying to knock the product here,as I really do like them.
car nut, why don't you support the local economy and buy a Bigfoot or Northern Lite? I love my 08 Bigfoot 9.4 2500!
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car nut
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Wow !! You guys are quick.
Thanks DiscoChicken for your honest answer.It's appeciated.
Bigfoot affair,I love both Bigfoot and Northern Lite,but can't find a bigfoot dealership in the lower mainland of B.C.As for the Northern Lite,they were my first choice but the tanks are a little small for us.
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campn4walleye
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We are looking at the Adventurer 910FBS and truly have found no flaws. It seems just as well built as compared to the others that we've considered. (Lance and Arctic Fox). Call the company directly and speak with Greg. He has been very helpful and has knowledge of all the engineering/tech aspects. Maybe you will get the assistance that you need.
2011 Adventurer 910FBS, Torklift tie downs, Fastguns and Wobbl-stopprs
2012 Dodge 3500 DRW 6.7L CTD, 4x4, LB, CC, 6 speed auto, 3.73 axel, General 17" on/off road tires
2008 Lund 1825 Explorer Sport, 115 Mercury, 9.9 kicker motor, Torklift 42" Super Hitch
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car nut
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Well, so far I'm very happy how the dealer is dealing with this.I just finished talking with my salesman and it looks like they are going to upgrade me with a new 2012 model from the left over 2011 for very little more cash.Keep in mind I was getting a very good price on the leftover 2011.If this happens I will be a very happy camper...
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srharris111
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Hi Car Nut,
We purchased our 2012 Eagle Cap in August. We cannot be more pleased with it, the quality, craftsmanship, the overall product and especially the manufacturer, their great. I delt with Greg Tucknies at Adventurer and he was very helpful prior to ordering it, during the build and with my questions after we took ownership of it. If he was not able to answer my question then he got me someone who could, and did. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with our new camper and the manufacturer.
I'm bummed to hear about your experience Disco Chicken. I hope things get better.
Also car nut, I would call Adventurer about the 2011, I believe that they will not honor any warranty on anything they did not build in the new location. So that delam might be costly.
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car nut
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Thanks for your input srharris111,but it looks like I wont have to worry about the delam problem because they are going to upgrade me to a 2012 model at a very fair price. I will know more tomorrow.
Oh,and thanks for sharing your experience with your 2012,exactly what I was hoping for.
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the tc life
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x3 on contacting greg. i have found him to be very helpful. i spend 60-75 days a year in my camper in all weather conditions and have had no issues.
2010 810ws purchased june 2010
as with anything there is always something that may slip by.
i looked at the new eagle caps just recently and my next camper upgrade in the future may just be one of those.
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tmartin000
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Saying you just bought one isn't really what I would call a true long-term testimonial.
Give it a couple of seasons... If there is no delamination, then there is your proof.
All camper "look" good. 
2004.5 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax Short box (6', 6")
2001 Lance Lite 835 ---KEEP IT SIMPLE AND FUN
2003 990 Actic Fox-- sold ---NEVER AGAIN A BIG GIGANTIC CAMPER
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