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2btowed
Explorer
Sep 11, 2016

ARE they building what WE want??

My trailer is an 06 Raptor and at some point I want to buy new again,but will it be made better,and serve my needs better.Please feel free to ad on to my wish list.
1 Total loaded weight around 15k- 18k.
2 water cap around 100 to 150.Black and gray to match.
3 total max length 40ft.
4 Garage 14ft if enclosed,open-whatever,both styles are needed.
5 I like a three axle ride,esp if on rough roads or sand
6 7k 16in axles, overbuild with air ride suspension
7 Fiberglass sides with as little graphics as possible,Arizona
pinstripping is a PITA.
8 good clearance at rear(i have a 3ft skid plate on mine)
9 4 batts,and quality Inverter/charger 3000w pure sine wave,all receptacles hooked working
10 I like the option of having elec or gas refig,esp if under trees for a week or 2... but make it BIG,or 2nd refrig.
11 5500 genny with 2 hvac or 7k possible,Fuel injected
12 All leds
13 A liveable interior with King bed in main bedroom
14 Nice size bathroom..Nothing fancy,but nice.corian ok,no granite,no glass bowl-sinks, make it last not showy. One bathroom,who wants to clean 2....
15 2 motor landing gear
16 Proven slide system ..I Like bedroom and living room slides..Be able to use bathroom w/o using slide, and able to get to refrig w/o using slide....Not possible in most of new TH....
17 LT tires name brand...
18 Fiberglass roof


I have 2 grandkids that camp with us when possible and they sleep on air materesses in garage,with their own TV,DVR and game system. It gives them their own space and usually all kids come to watch movies.
I know everyone camps different,but I am boondoggeling in NF at dunes,or sometimes in CG.I probably camp in spots that most cannot believe,but it is all about the view in the am with a cup of joe.
  • there is no, quality control in the making of a rv, just read all the post on here about things that need fixed before the rv even gets used.
  • Back in the old days, total quality management was a big thing but seems to have gone away. One aspect that was useful was a group of stake holders would work together to solve problems for manufacturers, users, maintenance mechanics, etc. and management. These groups kept each other updated on what was or wasn't working and potential solutions so there were no surprises.

    Would it be possible for a couple of companies like Camping World and Keystone, for example, to start a design group for the purpose of building an RV design from scratch that would address many of the limitations of today's RVs? This new design once finished, could be made into a limited number of units to allow these same stake holders to use, repair and provide feedback for subtle changes before putting it into production. Has anyone seen something like this for RVs? Any thoughts on something like this?

    Mike
  • Those are all good options and I hope manufactures look at these sites and see what the public wants.

    I can't help but think the bozo's that design these, probably don't use them......
  • Unfortunately no current production builder will build what you want. But there are options-
    SpaceCraft RV will build what you want easily. We are in discusssions with them about our future home.
    Buy a floorplan that you can live with, then upgrade everything.
    Most everything you mention can be changed with $$. Axles, tires, generator, AC's, batteries, water tanks (yes they can be changed, you just have to plumb them), remove all decals, etc. Not the cheapest option, but you end with an RV you reallly like.