This January (2022) we were shopping for a very specific used travel trailer, an InTech Sol Horizon. We weren’t interested in any other model; we had done our research and we knew what we wanted. These units are hard to find and when they become available, they sell fast. We missed one at a dealer in Ro...
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This January (2022) we were shopping for a very specific used travel trailer, an InTech Sol Horizon. We weren’t interested in any other model; we had done our research and we knew what we wanted. These units are hard to find and when they become available, they sell fast. We missed one at a dealer in Rockford by forty minutes. We found one via the internet at a small RV dealer in Madison, WI, 2 hours north of our suburban Chicago residence. We made arrangements to come see the unit. The day we visited the temperature was hovering near zero degrees but the onboard furnace was cranking away and making a difficult inspection much easier. The unit was so close to new it was surprising. We were verbally assured that it was winterized by them and all systems onboard were working as expected. We struck a deal that included the purchase of a front windshield cover and an Andersen weight distributing hitch. The windshield cover was to be delivered to me from the factory and I would install it as it is a very easy job and I’m handy like that.
In a few days the windshield cover was delivered but the six-foot-long extruded aluminum track was bent in its packaging and unusable. I contacted my dealer and they made arrangements for a replacement to be shipped. For a part they won’t get to install. A few more days passed and a fresh part arrived.
Three weeks later we hitch up the trailer in February and head west for a three-week trip to Arizona. Got out to Tucson and tried to deploy our Thule awning. As I cranked it out, I heard bad noises and stopped. Upon inspection I found fabric ripped on both edges, broken metal hinges, and one leg missing. Yikes! The next day I sent Dawn at the dealership an email explaining what I found and mentioning that we were assured everything was in working order. She stated she would order a new one right away. I was very glad to hear that but questioned her right away as to who was going to pay for it. She immediately responded that they were very sorry they missed it in their inspection and would replace the entire awning on their dime. Whew, that was close as these are not cheap awnings. Great, crisis averted.
Weeks turned into a few months and no awning. More emails to Dawn and we discuss the unavailability of this particular awning. Seems they are no longer available from Sweden. Supply chain issues…. We remained patient. I started looking myself, even talked to the folks at InTech. They can’t get them either and as a result, they are fitting powered awnings instead of manual awnings on their new trailers. A lightbulb glows above my skull and I communicate to Dawn that I would be willing to pay the difference for a powered awning. She said to let her check the situation. She got back to me in another day and said a powered awning was ordered and should be in soon. I asked what my part of the cost would be, and pay attention here, she said they would cover the upcharge since we were so patient with them! That’s fantastic! OK, when I bring it in how about your guys install the windshield cover that you helped me purchase from the factory and I pay you for that? I haven’t installed it yet and I would be happy to throw some business back at you since you’re treating us so well. Told her this is a high-quality unit and they might not see us again. She said fine.
A few weeks later the new awning arrived. We had another three-week trip planned in ten days. Dawn said they could get it done by then. I got the trailer to them the next day. Since the trailer was built without a power awning there was no power source or switch present. I scoured the web for solutions and between myself, the dealer service dept., and the InTech factory we got the power and switch sorted and it looks and works perfectly. Very happy! I was presented with a detailed invoice and a bill of $0. They even installed the windshield cover for us! This, my friends, is how you please and keep customers. Who is this wonderful dealer you ask?
Jerry’s Camping Center
4506 E Broadway
Madison, WI 53716
888-935-8967
I have read and heard every RV horror story for forty years. As we are retired and on a fixed income we need to spend carefully. Every interaction with this company was a pleasure and fair. I cannot recommend them enough. There is an RV dealer you can trust, and the name is Jerry’s!
Steve and Kathy Gorniack
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