marjim
Weekender RV’er
Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Nov 17, 2020 21:10:13 GMT -5
We were fortunate that our used trailer was one owner. However, I discovered that a marker light (Yellow) was out. I scoured the internet and dealers, plus a call to the factory parts man. There is no general parts list except what was contained in the original documentation packet. I have downloaded the user manual (its the same as the little yellow printed one) and for something as simple as a marker light there was no info.
I bought a replacement marker at Bourbon RV, (MO) for $8.99 + tax. The parts guy said there is no factory list of parts for the Sonic trailers. I would just have to call him if I needed something and he would look it up.
Does anyone have a line on a parts list?
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Post by WrkrBee on Mar 1, 2021 21:06:57 GMT -5
The manufacturers have very little technical staff anymore. Got to maximize that profit. That's why the Owners Manual is a package of component manuals, if you have the component or not. They can get a temp to stuff envelopes. I miss the day when you actually got a manual that had an as built layout, parts list, and a wiring diagram with wire colors noted.
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Jim
Seasonal RV’er
Ready to Camp!
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Post by Jim on Mar 15, 2021 18:30:43 GMT -5
The manufacturers have very little technical staff anymore. Got to maximize that profit. That's why the Owners Manual is a package of component manuals, if you have the component or not. They can get a temp to stuff envelopes. I miss the day when you actually got a manual that had an as built layout, parts list, and a wiring diagram with wire colors noted. I agree with ya there that the days of getting a detailed owner's manual have gone by the wayside. It is too bad for sure. it is a real scavenger hunt sometimes to get brand specific part used on a rig. Except for proprietary part like the body part of course system parts, HVAC, Refers, entertainment ,jacks ,etc. are usually made by vendors. Hence, like you said you get a binder full of manuals for that stuff. I noticed that there is a bit of movement on the electrical system side from Keystone on their new Acadia line, to have color coded wring guides now. I didn't do a deep dive on it , since we are not in the market. I just like to keep abreast of the new rigs coming out there. Lol
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