2004 Dutchmen Trailer problems, complaints & recalls

2010-09-07 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

“we have purchased a used camper which includes a samsung microwave which starts without pushing any buttons. this has occurred 3 different times and a serious fire hazard. apparently the former owner did not respond to the recall for this appliance. i have found evidence online from other camper owners who have had the identical experience. samsung…”

2009-03-09 · Structure:frame And Members · 4,000 mi

“frame failure on a travel trailer. i noticed upon return of my last camping trip that i was able to move the tongue of the trailer up and down around 3 inches. *tr…”

2008-03-29 · Power Train:axle Hubs · 13,995 mi

“ i looked out my right mirror and sparks were coming out of the back right wheel. i was able to pull of into the right lane and take the exit in forest lake, mn to highway 8. i quickly stopped my wife told me to turn off the gas before we had a fire. i called coach-net and they dispatched a service truck to come a install my spare. we were abl…”

2007-09-17 · Tires:tread/Belt

“tire failure on 2004 dutchmen classic 29 ft 5th wheel trailer purchased new in feb 2005. first failure may 25,2007 second failure sept 15,2007 with results of damage to skirt over tires. called youngbloods rv center in paducah, ky where we bought the 5th wheel and they said to call dutchmen, the manufacturer. dutchmen said to call carlisle tires …”

2007-06-19 · Tires:tread/Belt

“while traveling home towing a 2004 four winds fifth wheel trailer on i-95 front passenger side tire ,carlisle radial trail, st225/75r15, blew out on tread area. original equipment on trailer, carlisle tires have a reputation for blowing out, and i thought possibly there might be a recall ,but i could not locate one on the web. less than 3000 mile…”

2007-05-01 · Tires · 900 mi

“on aug 19, 2003 had to replace tire abd brake on alko axle. oct 15, 2003 replace two tires and brakes much damage to trailer that winter alko paid to have in aligned 1 1/4 out of line but did not replace axle! 2005 august brake failure again and now needed a complete $500 brake replacement of all shoes with around 12,000 on trailer. dutchmen sai…”

2006-10-06 · Tires

“over the last two years i have experienced four tire blowouts on my 2004 5th wheel rv. the first tire that blew i just took it as possible road hazard. this year enroute to new york on vacation, i had a tire blow out on the rv. i replaced it with a spare. on the way back home i had one rear tire on driver side of rv blow out and the other rear …”

2006-10-04 · Tires

“i have a 2004 aerolite cub 236 travel trailer manufactured by dutchmen. the tires have been wearing on the inside. research on the internet showed many others (various brands of mfg's.) with the same problem. further research showed the manufacturer of the axles : al-ko kober corp. 21611 protecta dr. p.o. box 1367 (46515) elkhart, in 46516 (5…”

2006-08-13 · Tires

“i own a 2004 dutchman 5th wheel rv. the tires on it are carlisle brand. since its purchase 2 years ago, i have had 2 blowouts and carlisle/dutchman replaced all 4 tires and spare saying tires were defective. i was pleased and went on. my trailer is large, almost 11000 lbs dry. i have always thought it strange to have d load range tires since my dod…”

2006-07-25 · Electrical System:wiring

“2004 dutchman lite 24qb-ssi wiring melted causing smoke. battery powered appliances would not work unless plugged in. *kb the smoking began shortly after the consumer turned on the heat. the consumer started looking around and noticed that their was no battery power. after some investigation it was determined that no power was getting to the di…”