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[FarrellRV]

We’ve had our ‘19 Aria 3601 since September and love the design, materials and floor plan. What we don’t love is that it’s spent more time in a service bay than in a campsite. Most of the issues are probably “one-off”, and not indicative of an overall issue with the Aria line, but they are very frustrating. We are lucky that we have a very accommodating dealership for the warranty repairs, a great service advisor there and the fact that we can leave the coach (and even stay in it) while it awaits parts. That said, check and double-check everything you can on the coach for proper operation. All the way to making sure the windows open and close correctly to putting water in the fresh tank and running it through all the faucets and shower (hot & cold) to be sure there are no leaks and that the water heater works. Hire a reputable local inspector in the area where your coach is located, (you should be able to find one using google, and look at their reviews there too) and take what they tell you as gospel, as they are being paid by you to find issues with the RV, not by the seller to sugar-coat issues. Lastly, as was said before, if you decide to buy, shake it down as soon as you can, either on the dealers lot/campground or take it to a local park and live in it for a bit. You’ll find stuff that’ll need fixing easier by using the coach than just looking pre-purchase. If you’ve read this far, most of all enjoy your new to you rig, get out and camp, and hope to see you on the road someday.