TH totaled in WVa flooding.

NC Hauler · 06-29-2016, 12:39 PM

Have the Seismic in my sig...Got caught in record flooding in WVa, last Thursday/Friday. Water was 5' high IN my TH for approx 10 hrs. It's pathetic,,made the wife and I sick...Have Progressive insurance, full coverage due to unit only being 10 months old. I'm looking at a Designer 38FLSA or Pinnacle 38FLSA...also a Heartland 365 series and DRV Mobile Suites,, Was going to go with full body paint on the Pinnacle, but still concerned about the slide system...Would get the G rated Goodyears, so tires not an issue.

Any input on any of the above?

Jim

**norty1** · 06-29-2016, 12:41 PM

Sorry to hear. No idea what you want but happy to hear that you were not in danger or hurt.

Insurance is good also!!!

TWP723 · 06-29-2016, 12:44 PM

I know one thing, DRV's are gorgeous.

**WVDusty** · 06-29-2016, 12:49 PM

Sorry to hear about your TH. Myself, family and many freinds where also affected by this awful flooding. My niece lost her TT as well. But ya no we made out alot better than some so we are counting our blessings.

NC Hauler · 06-29-2016, 01:01 PM

Agree WVDusty...a lot lost a whole lot more than I did to be sure..Born and raised in Beckley..Own property on Greenbriar River in Pence Springs. 3rd. highest flood level hit at 22' in recording history..Was raising 2 to 3' an hr...

Was more or less also asking about thoughts on the Pinnacle.

Jim

Grumpy · 06-29-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NC Hauler

Was going to go with full body paint on the Pinnacle, but still concerned about the slide system...Would get the G rated Goodyears, so tires not an issue.

Any input on any of the above?

Jim

There a lot of PINNACLES out there that don't have slide issues, actually a lot JAYCO's that aren't having slide issues.

**Crabman** · 06-29-2016, 02:01 PM

That really stinks but at least the insurance will make it whole again......

Big1 · 06-30-2016, 01:55 AM

Wow, man that do suck but at least your insurance will take care of you.

namusmc65 · 07-01-2016, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Big1

Wow, man that do suck but at least your insurance will take care of you.

X2. Great that you have full replacement coverage. Good luck on your new purchase and hopefully, they don't drop you after this!

jasum · 07-01-2016, 06:21 PM

Wow Jim sorry to hear about your TH!! That's a shame.
The Pinnacle we bought about a month ago, we really like a lot. It is a lot different than the Mobile Suites we had. Those things are SO heavy!!
Don't miss it at all.......
Can't wait to get better tires on this thing for sure.
Good Luck with whatever you guys choose.

Take Care
Jack

need-a-vacation · 07-01-2016, 07:02 PM

Glad everyone is ok!!! Sorry to hear about the loss....

Good luck deciding, and hopefully the process goes smoothly.

Desert RVers · 07-01-2016, 07:16 PM

Sorry to read about your Seismic TH. What a tragic loss. I hope you and your's are ok and I hope the shopping for the replacement goes smoothly.

J&J 8587 · 07-02-2016, 06:44 PM

Sorry to hear about your TH

Just a little input on the slide systems on Jayco. I work on the line that builds Designer, Pinnacle, and North Point. The 17 models have a much better drive mechanism on the heavy kitchen slides. Big improvement!! Designer is a very nice unit... ( nice paint options )

Dave & Cheryl · 07-03-2016, 09:44 AM

Jim,

Wife and I have a Pinnacle 36 KPTS and I had concerns about the slides as well. We've had it for about 4 months and have been on several trips with absolutely no problems. I did a lot of research and the only slide that ever seems to have trouble is the large kitchen slides. The Schwintek slides have been reported to have lots of problems but in my opinion it's due to poor information on their part. Before we bought ours we had the dealer sit down and give us his honest opinion. We bought from Steves RV in Lacombe, LA and a more honest and truthful dealer I have never found. Have bought 3 trailers from them and never a problem. The owner actually works on all the RV's himself with his Son-in Law.

That being said he advised to put all slides out before auto leveling. The only repairs he has ever had with the Schwintek slides since they have been introduced is from having the camper on a not very level surface, auto leveling then putting the slides out. This racks the frame and puts undue stress on the guides causing them to bind. This info is opposite from what Lippert advises and they have actually called Lippert to report this and just lately Lippert has started to acknowledge this might solve binding problems. I have followed this procedure each and every time and have had not a bit of issue. The two small slideouts will probably never be a problem just the very long one due to it's being more exposed to wracking.

If you are on a level site or concrete pad you probably wouldn't have a problem either way but I've gotten in the habit now and it's pretty easy. I back in, lower front jacks, connect all hoses and electric, put slides out, unhook truck, auto level. I'm sure some people might have had problems and might comment i'm doing things all wrong but this is the way my dealer advised, he hasn't steered me wrong yet and it works perfect. Pinnacle is an awesome 5er and we love it due to the large amount of counter space. I think you would love it as well. Good luck and I hope this helps. Now I have to go finish washing the damn bugs off the front cuz we just pulled in from Disney last night and don't want them to dry to long.

Cheers,
Dave

Dave & Cheryl · 07-03-2016, 10:00 AM

I would choose the Pinnacle over the Designer. We looked at both and in my opinion the Designer is much more expensive with only a paint job difference. If you order a decked out Pinnacle it has everything the Designer has for less money and you can pay to have a custom paint job and it will still be cheaper. My two cents. You can PM me and I will be happy to give you more input and things we did to ours after purchase.

Dave

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