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neal10a
Apr 09, 2019Explorer
TxGearhead wrote:
Only independent I can think of is Northwood. Nearest dealer is probably 800 miles from Houston. Rarely see one for sale. Don't think they have full body paint. There is the very high priced Lifestyle?? or something similar. All custom ordered I think.
I guess the DRV is about top of the production brand?? Not sure of the quality of DRV vs. Redwood.
I see very few Redwoods around here as well. Last one was I saw on the road was at last years Bristol NASCAR race.
Tiffin is independent, Neumar, Lance and others are not owned by a conglomerate and are large in their own rite while expanding. Lance is independent and there are others. Winnebago is becoming a conglomerate while Thor and Forest River are conglomerates that have been gobbling up others. Those being gobbled up need to readjust thier profit goals (cheapen the product) to satisfy the "King" to get the return on their investment they expect.
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