Industry ratings and spec comparisons?

Nomadac wrote:
Does a true comparison of MH’s exist? The answer is NO. IMO there are too many variables to make a true comparison and too small a market for it. IMO the best option it to acquire brochures on the models you are interested and make your own spreed sheet listing specs. etc. That is what I have done in the past. The next thing is to visit the Mfg. and take a plant tour to see how it is made to determine quality of workmanship, materials used, that you cannot see in the finished product, and quality procedures. Then to test drive the models you are interested in purchasing. And finally talk to owners if models or brands you are interested to get their experiences and if they would repurchase again.

Respectfully I have to disagree. In most auto magazines in any given month you’ll find comparisons of some supercars. Porsche to Ferrari, Lambo to Bugatti, etc. not only are these a smaller niche market than most RV’s, they usually have very few “items” in common. Yet they can be compared. I can think of my own scenario. Entry level DP’s; Palazzo, Vs Excursion vs Tiffin Red. A very obvious comparison can be made. Sub $100k gas market – ACE, Hurricane, Vista, Bounder, Mirada, FR3, etc. MH’s are in fact categorized and there is a lot of strategy in play to compete on “like” levels. But no one steps up to rate one against the other. Motorhome magazine is the only thing close and their reviews have all the slant of nothing short of a sales brochure. Makes sense understanding their vested interest. I will keep making spreadsheets because I don’t think anything exists. But it should. I smell a gap in the market…who wants to throw capital my way to startup a true rating mag?