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countrygirl · 05-09-2013, 06:01 PM

We had the tune up special for $298.00 that runs through the month of July. It is a discounted lift system tune up available to all 2003 and above model years. They only work on TrailManors.

That included:
Inspection of all lift systems components for wear or damage
Adjustment of torsion bars if possible
Clean torsion bars and apply a rust inhibitor
Latch adjustment
Inspection and apply a dry lube on seals
Corner jack lubrication
Brake operational testing
Brake and running lights testing LP system pressure testing

Normal charge us over $400.00 but if you schedule an appointment before the end of July 2013 the service is $298.

I did pay more than that because we asked to have extra work done. Additional work runs 90.00 a hour. Which is pretty much the going rate for this type of thing and we have seen higher rates at the BMW motorcycle shop, it was 110.00 an hour there the last time we checked.

We had them also check the air conditioner seals because in heavy rain we started getting a leak where the air conditioner was slinging water. Guess what...it was our fault...the screws to the air conditioner needed only to be tightened and they tested it for an hour and there were no leaks. So we learned something and will take care of that ourselves next time.

I also had them check the wiring for the television system. They charge for the wire and parts that they needed to use. We would never have know what to do. We also had a friend look at it more then a year ago who used to install cable in homes etc. Our friend told us he would not touch it but he said the same thing members here said that there were too many connectors. There were three now there is ONE connector. Trust me we could not figure out what to do. A lot of local places that work on campers in my area are scared of TrailManors and won't touch anything on a TrailManor.

I was told that they worked on the television wiring for over 2 and 1/2 hours and at one point it was 2 men working on it for an hour and a half. They charged me 142.00 for labor which is 1.58 hours at $90.00. It could have been MORE..maybe I got a break cause my eyes got big as DINNER PLATES.

Wire and connector cost 10.20.

They added a new center latch for the entry door. This helps with it staying together but the main reason my door is now correct is because of the Factory Tune Up. Ed did tell me the tune up would fix my door. The latch cost 12.47. My old one was rusty and this one shines line a new dime.

They installed 2 new frame pads on the front for 4.88 each. (I had some at home and did not think those were bad but had not really inspected them carefully so I believe that they were needed.)

I got my trailblazer discount and that saved 19.22 on the parts only. (You do not get the Trailblazer discount on the tune up special because it is already discounted and this is stated in the advertiisement.)

I also bought a 8 foot rub strip with the double sided tape for 17.61.

The bill came to $516.37 total for the tuneup the extra work and the parts and tax and my husband is pleased.

We went back to the camp site and the camper was much easier to set up. The door stays together perfectly. I once again love my TrailManor. It is fun to open and close the door and I have a big grin on my face when I go in and out....sooo it was worth every penny to me.

I also wanted to purchase a couple of those do higgies that hold the bumper cover on and the top of the door closed in transit. They gave me three at no charge

I asked for those white things that you zip tie the electric cord to on the exterior. They gave me four plus they had already replaced not only the two broken ones but all of the ones I arrived with at no additional charge.

What I forgot..........

I meant to buy two of those fenders that go over the tires. I can't find another source for them. One of mine is fine and the other fender has a couple of chips. But hey it is not really all that noticeable any way.

I meant to ask...if they make the curtains themselves or out source them and if they could tell me what kind of presser foot would allow you to stitch along side the curtain track guides for the curtains but I forgot to ask. I could always call or email Ed to see if he knows.

I meant to ask what they think causes a TM to need a tune up. My husband feels it is just from use...and we do use the camper a lot.

I have wondered if going to E rated tires caused it or sped up the process of needing it done. ???

We had started camper shopping and I thought I wanted a Winnebago Mini Travel Trailer...then we had decided to keep what we have and have the tune up instead.

Hope this helps.

05-09-2013, 06:01 PM	#5
countrygirl TrailManor Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,346	We had the tune up special for $298.00 that runs through the month of July. It is a discounted lift system tune up available to all 2003 and above model years. They only work on TrailManors. That included: Inspection of all lift systems components for wear or damage Adjustment of torsion bars if possible Clean torsion bars and apply a rust inhibitor Latch adjustment Inspection and apply a dry lube on seals Corner jack lubrication Brake operational testing Brake and running lights testing LP system pressure testing Normal charge us over $400.00 but if you schedule an appointment before the end of July 2013 the service is $298. I did pay more than that because we asked to have extra work done. Additional work runs 90.00 a hour. Which is pretty much the going rate for this type of thing and we have seen higher rates at the BMW motorcycle shop, it was 110.00 an hour there the last time we checked. We had them also check the air conditioner seals because in heavy rain we started getting a leak where the air conditioner was slinging water. Guess what...it was our fault...the screws to the air conditioner needed only to be tightened and they tested it for an hour and there were no leaks. So we learned something and will take care of that ourselves next time. I also had them check the wiring for the television system. They charge for the wire and parts that they needed to use. We would never have know what to do. We also had a friend look at it more then a year ago who used to install cable in homes etc. Our friend told us he would not touch it but he said the same thing members here said that there were too many connectors. There were three now there is ONE connector. Trust me we could not figure out what to do. A lot of local places that work on campers in my area are scared of TrailManors and won't touch anything on a TrailManor. I was told that they worked on the television wiring for over 2 and 1/2 hours and at one point it was 2 men working on it for an hour and a half. They charged me 142.00 for labor which is 1.58 hours at $90.00. It could have been MORE..maybe I got a break cause my eyes got big as DINNER PLATES. Wire and connector cost 10.20. They added a new center latch for the entry door. This helps with it staying together but the main reason my door is now correct is because of the Factory Tune Up. Ed did tell me the tune up would fix my door. The latch cost 12.47. My old one was rusty and this one shines line a new dime. They installed 2 new frame pads on the front for 4.88 each. (I had some at home and did not think those were bad but had not really inspected them carefully so I believe that they were needed.) I got my trailblazer discount and that saved 19.22 on the parts only. (You do not get the Trailblazer discount on the tune up special because it is already discounted and this is stated in the advertiisement.) I also bought a 8 foot rub strip with the double sided tape for 17.61. The bill came to $516.37 total for the tuneup the extra work and the parts and tax and my husband is pleased. We went back to the camp site and the camper was much easier to set up. The door stays together perfectly. I once again love my TrailManor. It is fun to open and close the door and I have a big grin on my face when I go in and out....sooo it was worth every penny to me. I also wanted to purchase a couple of those do higgies that hold the bumper cover on and the top of the door closed in transit. They gave me three at no charge I asked for those white things that you zip tie the electric cord to on the exterior. They gave me four plus they had already replaced not only the two broken ones but all of the ones I arrived with at no additional charge. What I forgot.......... I meant to buy two of those fenders that go over the tires. I can't find another source for them. One of mine is fine and the other fender has a couple of chips. But hey it is not really all that noticeable any way. I meant to ask...if they make the curtains themselves or out source them and if they could tell me what kind of presser foot would allow you to stitch along side the curtain track guides for the curtains but I forgot to ask. I could always call or email Ed to see if he knows. I meant to ask what they think causes a TM to need a tune up. My husband feels it is just from use...and we do use the camper a lot. I have wondered if going to E rated tires caused it or sped up the process of needing it done. ??? We had started camper shopping and I thought I wanted a Winnebago Mini Travel Trailer...then we had decided to keep what we have and have the tune up instead. Hope this helps. __________________ 2019 FORD 150. 2007 Trailmanor 3124KS...still got it. Robin 1,000 Lb Weight Distributing Hitch ...still got it. We replaced the tires on the TM July 2017 I will update when I have time to get the specs What's new...we went to all LED lighting and love them. New 3/25/16 two new horizontal propane tanks.