From the time of purchase we have had an issue with the fuse blowing when we retracted the kitchen slide. We have had our Brinkley 5th wheel in for service at approved Brinkley locations for this issue multiple times with the issue reproduced. Service has occurred for this issue from March 2024 until April 2026. In April 2024 when we picked up the trailer we were told by Mike Thompson dealership where we purchased the RV, that this is common and we should invest in fuses. Despite multiple trips for service the issue has yet to be resolved. We have ultimately been told to use resettable fuses, however we are extremely worried about a potential fire hazard. There is an overcurrent that occurs with the slide retraction. Although a resettable fuse may resolve the symptom it does not treat the cause. When a 30A fuse has an audible pop, you know that there are multiples of 30A hitting the fuse resulting in 100+amps of current coursing through the wiring, stressing the motor and the printed circuit board until that fuse opens. Resettable fuses are good for approximately 100 cycles before they are no longer viable. If these fuses short, it is unknown how long the PCB trace will be able to handle the current prior to it burning and becoming a fuse itself. This would ruin the main fuse panel board and possibly the motor while potentially causing a fire.
The worst 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z problems
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- Electrical1
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Recalls 4
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- Risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1‑574‑501‑4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2502.
Recall number 25V286000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1‑574‑501‑4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405.
Recall number 24V885000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: refrigerator
- What is wrong
- Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers. The 12-volt system may have been incorrectly wired without overcurrent protection and with undersized wiring for the refrigerator, which can result in overheating.
- Risk
- Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1‑574‑501‑4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.
Recall number 24V476000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- What is wrong
- Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles. The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle.
- Risk
- Wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in February 05, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1‑574‑501‑4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2401.
Recall number 24V037000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z 40
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In the unlikely event that the head should break off of a fastener holding the T-molding to a slide-out,...
- Under different circumstances, it may be necessary to remove and replace the belt rail along a slide-out
- Update to WI-001-2024 Model Z Bed Platform Repair and Vent installation
- Model Z front cap repositioning instructions.
- This document refers to the adjustment of a Dinesk™ system that won’t close properly or is bowed up when...
- Updated Work instructions to WI-003-2024
- Updated work instructions for Model Z fifth wheel (except Z3610) sidewall replacement.
- This is a revised version of a previously distributed instruction outlining sidewall repair instructions...
- This is a revised version of a previously distributed instruction outlining sidewall repair procedures in...
- This is an updated Work Instruction (new part number) explaining how to install a new magnet switch and...
What 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Two out of four seals were blowen on the breakdrum and breaks drums contaminated with grease.
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Questions about the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z
Is the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z, fewer than a typical Model Z model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2024 Brinkley Rv Model Z have?
4 recalls, covering structure, trailer hitches and equipment.
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