The Flagstaff Australia models are built in the US
specifically for Australia and NZ. Aussie Flagstaffs use Australia
model appliances and running gear. The fridge, stove, hot water
service, air conditioners, axles, hubs etc are the same as you will
find in many Australia made caravans and motorhomes. Parts and service
for these are readily available in Australia directly from the
importer or manufacturer.
We at Forest River Australia also carry a huge range
of spares right here in Brisbane. When deciding on the level of spare
parts to carry in Australia we wanted to ensure that not just warranty
type parts would be stocked but parts that would be needed should
damage occur; storm, road accident etc.
We usually carry the following items plus much more:
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axles, wheels, hubs
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external cladding - fibreglass wall, rubberised roofing
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Windows, doors, vents, hatches, etc
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Slide mechanisms and motors
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Interior doors, trim, upholstery material, panelling, etc
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Electrical components - lights, globes, motors etc
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Plumbing parts
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Side steps, water tanks, brackets, etc etc.
Our list of parts is almost ten pages long. Occasionally
we might miss something in which case we can usually source an
equivalent part here or air freight from the US quite quickly.
·Recent magazine articles have reported issues with insurance companies
covering certain aspects of imported RVs. "The problem with this is that
in the event of the unit suffering damage to such sheeting which needs
to be replaced then the Insurer will NOT cover the cost of importing the
necessary sheeting. The Insurer will only pay for the cost of the
equivalent sheeting available in Australia. In the case of a vehicle or
fifth wheeler suffering a substantial amount of sheeting damage – say
due to a hail storm – then the cost of importing the amount of sheeting
could be substantial – a direct cost to the owner of the vehicle.” As
noted above we carry the external cladding in stock in Brisbane.
So even if the unthinkable happens and significant damage occurs to your
Flagstaff, parts shouldn't slow you down getting back on the road
anymore than an Australian built unit. |
