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Jim
Jul 10, 2013Explorer
Looks like it's in great shape. Not my color though so you won't have to worry about me out bidding you... :)
If you'll permit a little rant: I cannot understand why people like that faux leather stuff on the furniture. I've been in less then year old RVs where there were already wear patterns on the edge of the couch and on the drivers and passengers seats. Also have seen them worn down to the fabric backer on 2-3 year old rigs. Then, they're hot & clammy in the summer, and cold in the winter.
Give me fabric furniture coverings every time. Even if it's plastic, it sure breathes better then Leatherette. But that type is sure getting hard to find. I know why the manufacturers love the faux leather...IT'S CHEAP. They've been pushing that cheap stuff for what? 50 years? Or more?
Artificial leather is marketed under many brands, including "leatherette", "faux leather", "Naugahyde", and "pleather".
Although the posted ad calls the coverings 'Leather', wonder if it isn't really 'Leatherette'? Last time I was looking at new RVs the salesman was quick to rename what I called leather as 'Leatherette'. (I was testing his honesty).
End rant. Sorry folks, it's just frustrating when looking for another RV these days and not finding any with furniture coverings that aren't 'Leatherette'.
If you'll permit a little rant: I cannot understand why people like that faux leather stuff on the furniture. I've been in less then year old RVs where there were already wear patterns on the edge of the couch and on the drivers and passengers seats. Also have seen them worn down to the fabric backer on 2-3 year old rigs. Then, they're hot & clammy in the summer, and cold in the winter.
Give me fabric furniture coverings every time. Even if it's plastic, it sure breathes better then Leatherette. But that type is sure getting hard to find. I know why the manufacturers love the faux leather...IT'S CHEAP. They've been pushing that cheap stuff for what? 50 years? Or more?
Artificial leather is marketed under many brands, including "leatherette", "faux leather", "Naugahyde", and "pleather".
Although the posted ad calls the coverings 'Leather', wonder if it isn't really 'Leatherette'? Last time I was looking at new RVs the salesman was quick to rename what I called leather as 'Leatherette'. (I was testing his honesty).
End rant. Sorry folks, it's just frustrating when looking for another RV these days and not finding any with furniture coverings that aren't 'Leatherette'.
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