tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post3323356241892916016..comments2024-02-27T03:16:08.430-05:00Comments on Rv Travels With Karen and Al: Blue Ox Baseplate Install IssuesKaren and Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-3104999511321116962013-07-09T19:03:06.210-04:002013-07-09T19:03:06.210-04:00Hi! Stumbled upon your site and wanted to drop you...Hi! Stumbled upon your site and wanted to drop you a line. Loved this post in particular. You're an awesome writer. I'm working on my own <a href="http://www.travelhymns.com" rel="nofollow">music festival blog</a> that centers around travel and thought your blog would be great to reference for future posts. <br /><br />Should also mention I started following you, drop me a link and follow back if you can! Cheers :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00108226809492252939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-71804834906203016742013-07-08T18:43:12.714-04:002013-07-08T18:43:12.714-04:00The worst thing, in my opinion, is that this is a ...The worst thing, in my opinion, is that this is a SAFETY issue. A bad accident could have happened and people could have been killed. Blue Ox absolutely should be pulling their product from this business. Good luck talking to these people, I hope they realize how shoddy their work was, apologize, and give you a refund. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-8937066586091198742013-07-07T09:44:23.833-04:002013-07-07T09:44:23.833-04:00Makes sense now. Thanks. Makes sense now. Thanks. Dog Folkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763802934046447165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-20756352112449654422013-07-06T15:15:40.468-04:002013-07-06T15:15:40.468-04:00I'm going to be having a Blue Ox installed soo...I'm going to be having a Blue Ox installed soon and appreciate the heads up.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-687503515220266972013-07-06T10:28:47.670-04:002013-07-06T10:28:47.670-04:00As for reporting about Rentz Trailer Hitches, this...As for reporting about Rentz Trailer Hitches, this blog is as good a place as any to start. I doubt many folks reading this will ever go there.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-35128156825550379482013-07-06T08:58:58.125-04:002013-07-06T08:58:58.125-04:00I sure hope Blue Ox pulls their products from that...I sure hope Blue Ox pulls their products from that shabby installer Rentz Trailer Hitches. Places like that gives a good product a bad name. <br />Congrats to Al for having a sharp eye to catch the problem before a terrible accident would have happened.Fred W. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07609555500406505507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-80680954973183580812013-07-06T08:31:28.037-04:002013-07-06T08:31:28.037-04:00July 6, 2013
Hi we purchased our Demco tow bar an...July 6, 2013<br /><br />Hi we purchased our Demco tow bar and base plates from RV Medic. They installed the base plates in early 2008 and have towed over 35,00 miles with no problems. The routes including up and down roads greater than 8,560 feet in altitude. Now the end of last month we retired the HHR for a newer Enclave and will have new base plates installed here in Texas at Texas RV Products.<br /><br />We chose RV Medic over Camping World there in Tampa area for our installation.<br /><br />busterstravelsgeo-bon.blogspot.com<br />GeorgeGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293217933289386039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-6306514632409087752013-07-06T07:19:26.261-04:002013-07-06T07:19:26.261-04:00No, we were not trying to save a buck. The prices ...No, we were not trying to save a buck. The prices for the job were about the same everywhere we looked. Al did call Rv Medic, but the guy he was talking to kind of scared us away because he was wishy washy about the estimate. He kept coming up with different figures and the price kept changing. Now that we know them a little better, I think he was just trying to set our expectations for what might possibly happen. Also, they weren't going to be able to get the drive shaft disconnect for 3 months. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-13529064438565146822013-07-05T13:56:44.434-04:002013-07-05T13:56:44.434-04:00Report report report. Best thing to do is get the...Report report report. Best thing to do is get the word out. Who knows how many other people have been hosed by these dough heads? <br />Just makes you want to spit!<br />ANYONE can read the manual, what's so hard about that? Too embarrassed? Didn't go to school? If there's not enough schooling, I don't want you working on my vehicle.<br />Hope you get satisfaction.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-20428309186417695022013-07-05T13:07:45.454-04:002013-07-05T13:07:45.454-04:00Although we don't tow 4 down, thanks for the w...Although we don't tow 4 down, thanks for the warning about this pretty unethical business. Allowing an only partially trained mechanic to work on something this important shows no concern at all for your customers or your reputation. I hope you do take them to court AND please file a complaint with Better Business and with the Car Talk guys on line about where NOT to take your vehicle.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-71263888499057364812013-07-05T12:09:18.808-04:002013-07-05T12:09:18.808-04:00Good luck with this, I see a fight ahead. Hope ev...Good luck with this, I see a fight ahead. Hope everything goes in your favor.<br /><br />The important thing is now you know it is fixed right, peace of mind when traveling.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-66668284087607404042013-07-05T11:50:20.264-04:002013-07-05T11:50:20.264-04:00We also use the Blue Ox base plate. After having ...We also use the Blue Ox base plate. After having them inspected every year, at year six they found one bolt busted, probably due to repeated loads and sudden stops. It sure is important to check them at least annually.<br /><br />We know one couple that had their base plate (Blue Ox) pull out from under the car and ended up in the middle of the road. Luckily the brake buddy did its thing and no one was hurt.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-84562065998856827812013-07-05T11:16:08.805-04:002013-07-05T11:16:08.805-04:00You mentioned, more than once that, you have shoul...You mentioned, more than once that, you have should have gone to RV Medic initially. <br /><br />Just wondering, why didn’t you. Didn’t know about them? Trying to save a buck? <br /><br />I do appreciate your comments. When you spend that kind of money you have every right to expect that the job would be done properly. Dog Folkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763802934046447165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-71217843974878212412013-07-05T11:02:48.803-04:002013-07-05T11:02:48.803-04:00Well, that is a great thing about RV blogging. Ev...Well, that is a great thing about RV blogging. Everyone will know where to go and where NOT to go. Interesting.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-79145167799819105432013-07-05T10:22:18.578-04:002013-07-05T10:22:18.578-04:00Good luck with your claim!
Sure hate when sloppy w...Good luck with your claim!<br />Sure hate when sloppy work is done especially when you pay big bucks for it.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-36984676328976572992013-07-05T09:35:23.285-04:002013-07-05T09:35:23.285-04:00thanks Janice. Good idea. Hope it doesn't co...thanks Janice. Good idea. Hope it doesn't come to that.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1012334620640049242.post-90948495330965871302013-07-05T09:32:03.859-04:002013-07-05T09:32:03.859-04:00small claims court. . .it's easy. . .AND you w...small claims court. . .it's easy. . .AND you will get satisfaction. . .as a matter of fact. . .just filing the claim and having it served will probably get you your $400 back without even having to deal with them again. . .I highly recommend it! Good luck. . .I hate paying for sloppiness. . .Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.com