[CraigS]

We have a 2008 Independence 8359. We bought it used at a good price so problems we have had are relatively easy to live with. If we had bought it new, we might be less forgiving.

Problems/Issues:

1. Power Gear Leveling System, P/N 140-1179. It simply does not work. I have learned how to reset the device each time I use it. Does not really level more than a couple of inches. I will stay away from Power Gear in the future.

2. Suburban Water Heater - Drain plugged with calcium last year, froze and broke over the winter. Replaced this spring.

3. Tube TV's in 2008 model - Replaced with LCDs over the winter.

4. Manual Awning - Average/poor.

5. Storage compartment doors need occasional adjustments.

Items #4 & #5 are only ones that I hold GS responsible for. And they are minor. The rest could happen in any MH.

So overall, I think buying a used GS represents good value. Research people's complaints about warranty work. I don't perceive it as positively. GS needs to smarten up in this day and age.