Option 2 Tom- OPTION 2!
I was one of them that said contact the vendor- and sure, 'respect for the vendor' is one issue at play- but primarily I say that because you should be able to get your money back or a replacement product. We're not a forum of vendors (I hope) we are a forum of consumers, cruiser owners- we are not here to look after the vendor- but ourselves (I hope)... 'That vendor' (are we gonna have to talk like this now
) had just recently proved to me that 'making things right' was high on their priority list- so thats why I said it- the product didn't work, you deserved a new one or your money back- 'that vendor' was IMO likely to give you such.
I for one have gained greatly from your posts. Don't stop now-
my only wish is that you posted this thread 2 days earlier (before I had one ordered and on the way). The fact that I have one of these in my truck already- that it is leaking, that yours has leaked, and that it is an unbranded taiwanese model would have been enough for me- nothing to do with the vendor- all about the product- especially when there appear to be other good options out there.
So I have a new one of these sitting here- waiting to go in... not quite sure what to do.
I suppose at least it is not too hard to replace if it does leak again... and then I will get a refund like you have...
anyway-
carry on posting as you would- forget this storm in a teacup- you've done nothing wrong- and for F's sake, don't go back editing your posts.
thanks,
Hans.