Slightly OT- Life span of a/c & appliances.

[Nlbnikki]

We brought home our 2003 Kodiak 215 HTT tonight and I am in love. When we signed the paperwork they offered us an after market warranty. It would cover almost everything except the bunk ends and the roof. It was @$1,700 for 4 years. My main question is how long does the average fridge,A/C, oven last? My first thought was no way but now I am not sure.

Nikki

 

[2goofycampers]

we have a friend who bought a 1973 MH with all original working appliances, and then again someone mentioned on the board their frig quit after a few years. This advice may be worth what you paid for it, but you could put $1700.00 in a savings account for repairs.

 

[LONE-STAR]

My dad has a 81 TT and the only thing that we have replaced is the heater. I just got rid of my 95 5er. I bought the warranty with it and used it to replace the elec. jack legs and the A/C. So I say its a gamble. With our new TT I skipped the ext. warranty.

 

[g8trmom1]

I would think you probably wouldn't need it. The appliances are going to last over 4 years I am sure.

 

[auntie]

We had to make a repair to our fridge...and it wasn't $1700.00. Was about $275.00. That included the labor and the parts..and having someone travel to the campground we're seasonal in to do the repair. It wasn't cheap, but sure was cheaper than buying a new one. Of course it was just out of warranty. Even at that..it was no $1700.00. I think that is ALOT. I'd just assume pay for a repair. Just my two cents...and you know what that's worth!

 

[Disney Campers]

the frig on our 2001 kicked the bucket after only a couple years,
I say as mentioned put the 1700.00 in savings and use that for any incidental repairs, most extended warranties are not worth the paper they are printed on.

 

[LarryJ]

the frig on our 2001 kicked the bucket after only a couple years,
I say as mentioned put the 1700.00 in savings and use that for any incidental repairs, most extended warranties are not worth the paper they are printed on.

I agree, save your money. Our 1981 trailer still had the original A/C and heater when we got rid of it last year. I replaced the water heater after about 15 years just because and we did have to have the refer replaced when it was just over 15 years old.

Larry

 

[SoundDude]

IMHO...
Too expensive to consider it a warranty. More like a "pre-payment" plan to replace your appliances as you could almost replace every one in your trailer for $1700. I wouldn't bother.

As far as trailer appliances, they are reasonably reliable but ultimately it depends on how they were cared for.

Your 3-way dometic fridge will last a very long time if it was primarily run on propane. Sometimes the electric heating elements fail, but its not uncommon to see units >15 years old working flawlessly.

Propane range/oven and propane furnace...will probably outlast the canvas.

Propane W/H last a good long time if cared for but as with anything in the water system, corrosion is your enemy.

A/C really depends on how much its been used and how HARD its been used.

In short - "it depends" but if everything works now on your 2003, you are probably in good shape for a number of years.

Enjoy!

 

[ntsammy5]

about my personal life span. I'm not getting any younger and I used up all of my extra 9 lives years ago!

 

[des1954]

Our first Class A MH was a 1978 Southwind which we bought in 1991. The fridge was still in A-1 condition - and was the original. Nah....save your money. Warranties are what salespeople call "the cheese"!! They make nice commissions off of them.

That being said, my DH is now a salesman for H.H. Gregg. If any of you go and buy an appliance, TV, or sound system from him... the extended warranties are absolutely necessary!!! (Ka-ching!!)