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08-10-2013, 10:32 AM
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Frog rally!
We just attended our first FROG(Forest River Owner Group Rally in Goshen, Indiana. What a GREAT time! Forest River and Primetime know how to treat you right!
I never heard a final count on attendance, but I believe 378 units, and over 800 people. They fed us well (and a lot) and had great entertainment. Highlight was the entertainment, Willie & Co which was great, and a great band the final night. But even better was having TECH people on site to do repairs, replacements, advice etc. My hat is off to the Primetime Team who visited us every day to see if what we needed done had been taken care of, not to mention they gave us Primetime Gifts almost every day! There were only 18 Prime Time units there, so we felt pretty special.
I don't know how many more units the grounds can handle, so we plan to sign up early next year and hopefully we can get the PrimeTime People together for a pot luck on the night or two that dinner isn't provided.
Susan & Bill
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08-10-2013, 10:47 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Tipp City, OH
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It was an awesome time. Forest River, Lippert, and FROG all did an excellent job! I had heard that the fairgrounds bought 200 acres, surrounding the current 180 acres, for expansion. Sounds like the could be making room for more units
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08-10-2013, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
It was an awesome time. Forest River, Lippert, and FROG all did an excellent job! I had heard that the fairgrounds bought 200 acres, surrounding the current 180 acres, for expansion. Sounds like the could be making room for more units
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LOL yes Lippert lightened our pockets!
FROG committee really ROCKED!
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08-11-2013, 02:57 AM
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What work or purchases were you having installed?
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08-11-2013, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
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We purchased the keyless entry, the Level Up Lite and JT Strongarm, probably could have had the strong arms installed if we'd purchased earlier in the week, but bought on the last day.
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08-14-2013, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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I could not make it this year with my new Crusader... But am hoping I can keep the 3rd - 9th of August open for next year. I would love to go see where the 5vers are made. Have only had 2 problems with my Crusader so far. 1 is a dealer issue with my vinyl chair needing to be replaced. And after this last weekend camping trip the weld on the aluminum bracket under the table let go. I used some JB Weld and am waiting to see if it holds for my week long trip to the Adirondacks
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08-14-2013, 12:54 PM
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Sounded like a super rally. Question: Did the FR techs do the work exclusively on warranty issues, or did they do out-of-warranty work, as well? Either way, it was a wonderful gesture and a great PR win for Forest River. I wanted to tell my friends about it, and I know they'll ask the warranty question.
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08-14-2013, 01:20 PM
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Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjones12
Sounded like a super rally. Question: Did the FR techs do the work exclusively on warranty issues, or did they do out-of-warranty work, as well? Either way, it was a wonderful gesture and a great PR win for Forest River. I wanted to tell my friends about it, and I know they'll ask the warranty question.
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Didn't matter if the rig was still in warranty or not, issues were fixed free of any charges. Here's a pic of a 2010 Salem being worked on by techs. He had enough work done that I teased him that he should have the VIN number changed to reflect his rig is now a 2014.
I can't say enough good things about Forest River and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
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08-14-2013, 01:30 PM
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Location: Lexington, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
Didn't matter if the rig was still in warranty or not, issues were fixed free of any charges. Here's a pic of a 2010 Salem being worked on by techs. He had enough work done that I teased him that he should have the VIN number changed to reflect his rig is now a 2014.
Attachment 37700
I can't say enough good things about Forest River and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
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Wow! What a great service. I don't think I've ever heard of anything like it. Thanks for the quick answer. I'll be sure to tell my friends what type of company FR is. Amazing.
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08-14-2013, 01:51 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjones12
Wow! What a great service. I don't think I've ever heard of anything like it. Thanks for the quick answer. I'll be sure to tell my friends what type of company FR is. Amazing.
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Kinda makes you feel all warm and fuzzy doesn't it
Fr rocks!!
to bad the negative Nancy's can't see the light!
Turbs
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08-14-2013, 02:08 PM
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I am already x-ing out the 3rd -9th for next year.... Hoping DW does not schedule anything else!!!! Told my brother who has a Sabre about this and sent him the article that was hyperlinked in another thread.. hopefully we can do a caravan down from Western NY!!!
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08-14-2013, 02:38 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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My fuel and rally fee was well worth the estimated $6k worth of free work that was done to my camper. The big thing being new axles tires and wheels, of which I didn't even request service on. The plant manager for Sierra didn't like the look of my springs and decided to replace the entire running gear! AMAZING! The factory even zip tied my rubber duck back on my new axles. lol
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08-14-2013, 02:44 PM
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Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
My fuel and rally fee was well worth the estimated $6k worth of free work that was done to my camper. The big thing being new axles tires and wheels, of which I didn't even request service on. The plant manager for Sierra didn't like the look of my springs and decided to replace the entire running gear! AMAZING! The factory even zip tied my rubber duck back on my new axles. lol
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I would have loved to have been at the factory when the techs found the ducky. I'll bet that had them scratching their heads.
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08-14-2013, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
My fuel and rally fee was well worth the estimated $6k worth of free work that was done to my camper. The big thing being new axles tires and wheels, of which I didn't even request service on. The plant manager for Sierra didn't like the look of my springs and decided to replace the entire running gear! AMAZING! The factory even zip tied my rubber duck back on my new axles. lol
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They actually did new tires, axles and wheels on site for you? That is amazing. That would make it well worth the trip. I don't wish anything to go wrong with mine just would love to attend the rally.. But it is nice to know they are there to back their product.
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08-14-2013, 03:13 PM
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As Turbo said they were fixing whatever they could and said safety issues first, but saw flooring, furniture being taken care of we had and still have our Dometic Refrigerator issue, but could not test it without taking a 2 hour tow. Trip home let us know it is not fixed. Mark from Dometic replaced seals and flap but said we may have to replace it. Primetime took very good care of us, just disappointed that the frige couldnt be fixed.
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08-14-2013, 03:28 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
My fuel and rally fee was well worth the estimated $6k worth of free work that was done to my camper. The big thing being new axles tires and wheels, of which I didn't even request service on. The plant manager for Sierra didn't like the look of my springs and decided to replace the entire running gear! AMAZING! The factory even zip tied my rubber duck back on my new axles. lol
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08-14-2013, 03:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
I would have loved to have been at the factory when the techs found the ducky. I'll bet that had them scratching their heads.
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They were asking me about it, and I didn't have the slightest idea it was even there or what they were talking about until they showed me. Then I had to tell them the story, which we won't go into here. lol
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08-14-2013, 03:57 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
They were asking me about it, and I didn't have the slightest idea it was even there or what they were talking about until they showed me. Then I had to tell them the story, which we won't go into here. lol
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No lets go into it !
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08-14-2013, 04:02 PM
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Location: Southeast Utah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttrost65
My fuel and rally fee was well worth the estimated $6k worth of free work that was done to my camper. The big thing being new axles tires and wheels, of which I didn't even request service on. The plant manager for Sierra didn't like the look of my springs and decided to replace the entire running gear! AMAZING! The factory even zip tied my rubber duck back on my new axles. lol
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WOW!!
That is just amazing!! My trailer is basically yours with the Primetime name on it.
Congrats Tim!!
I as well wanted 7K axles and it was going to cost $$$$. My dealer took the hit for that because of some other issues I had early on!
I will say between my dealer Steve Casey's Four Seasons and Primetime I would have to agree about the great service.
Thankfully my dealer is a fantastic representation of what a good dealer should be!!
After showing my wife all the fun you guys were having, she has said we can go next year!! Now I'm really excited!!
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2012 Ford F-450 SuperDuty
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08-14-2013, 04:09 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynkage
WOW!!
That is just amazing!! My trailer is basically yours with the Primetime name on it.
Congrats Tim!!
I as well wanted 7K axles and it was going to cost $$$$. My dealer took the hit for that because of some other issues I had early on!
I will say between my dealer Steve Casey's Four Seasons and Primetime I would have to agree about the great service.
Thankfully my dealer is a fantastic representation of what a good dealer should be!!
After showing my wife all the fun you guys were having, she has said we can go next year!! Now I'm really excited!!
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We had an amazing time !
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