Specific Recommendations for Improving TM

[quote author=shunter917 link=board=22;threadid=1993;start=msg14074#msg1407 4 date=1086568614]

The comment about the awning I don't get. You do realize that after you extend the awning and adjust the "legs", you then reel the awning back in a little until it is tight, yes?

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I meant the Window Awning. The Fiamma Awning works fine. TM and the dealer were well aware of the window awning screws not tightening properly on some of their units. This should also not be extended all the way out. The dealer also warned me not to tighten the latch for the shell since the screws could pop out (the 4 that you clamp on during the last part of closing the shell). Make sure this is not too tight. There are a lot of these little things like this that are not explained in the manual, which is why I recommend they update their manual (hopefully they get very innovative).

Ed of TM and the dealer suspect my TM was "rushed" for the RV show. I suspect that they had a lot of new workers because of the high volume they experienced.

http://oakridger.com/stories/010604/...40106034.shtml

TM is a small manufacturer and I suspect that there were some short cuts taken to meet the heavy volume. I agree with the assessment of one poster and feel that something is missing in their quality control/assurance to allow something like my TM to be shipped. I did not go ever every nook and cranny of the TM during checkout. I had a lot of faith that the quality would be superb. I am sure that it was an major challenge for them to meet the heavy volume and hopefully they learn from the experience. However, I will be much less trusting next time when buying an RV. I did check out the Jayco website showing their QC on a video (maybe TM needs something like this). Maybe mine was built on a Monday by an individual or two who were hung over?

I recommend everyone to use EdFelkers List for checking out the RV prior to taking it home. I was not aware of this site until after delivery.l In retrospect, I would have done it on a weekday when there is less customer traffic as well. Don't rush!

I think the guts of the TM is great. I would recommend greater attention to details on every little details to get to the next level.