I wonder I have also seen the new trailers that come to the dealer 95% complete or ready to deliver. Why would they pay a dealer 75-100 bucks a hour to fix stuff they could have a 15 dollar a hour guy to fix.
I still say I have looked at all of the "production" rv's and trailers They are all built the same. They use the absolute minimum quality everything companant and materials. Add mediocre workmanship and we see what the end result is.
By the way I have built my own using Rv and home depot parts and drug around for 2 years without 1 8 cent screw falling out. The secret is to hit a stud not 1/8'' masonite to hang a cabinet.
I still have my raptor. It looks pretty and has started to not have stuff fall off every trip. I dont care anymore cause I am resigned to figure this is what it is. Live with it or buy something else.