Cisko de B.
Roadtrip with an unreliable RV
Major mechanical problems with the cooling system of the engine of our RV (R-254004) -Three times the engine halted abruptly due to overheating . All 3 times we had to spend our precious holiday time to get the RV fixed. The 3rd time we were towed back to Denver, which was not a happy experience. The support from OnRoadCare service was insufficient; the phone numbers on the key tag did not work. Driving through very remote areas like deserts with an unreliable RV caused a lot of anxiety and stress. On top of that, we also encountered the following problems: -The fridge in the RV did not work. OnRoadCare service gave us a few suggestions to solve it, but those did not work. We bought cooling bags and we had to fill them with ice cubes every day. -The side-view mirrors of the RV were not properly adjustable. We fixed this ourselves with a borrowed hex key. -In the RV there was a constant smell of propane, even when the propane tank was switched off. -We received messages from the dashboard that the oil needed to be changed soon. -We often received messages from the dashboard that the tyres pressure was too low; it appeared to be a false alarm according to OnRoadCare Service, but it was very annoying. After dropping off the RV we received little financial compensation.
Response from El Monte RVSep 18, 2026
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We understand how stressful it was to experience repeated mechanical issues and reliability concerns during a trip through remote areas, particularly when you also felt the support from On Road Care did not meet expectations. We’re glad you were ultimately able to return safely, but we recognize how much these issues affected your holiday. Your comments regarding the vehicle condition, roadside support, and compensation have been shared with our team for further review. If you would like to discuss the matter further, please contact our Guest Services team at [email protected].




