Researching RVs
I see a lot of posts urging us newbie buyers to 'do your research', especially in relation to which brands have quality workmanship. Where do we do that? Other than gleaning information over time...
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jplante4 ... good advise, well stated... however!
I DID have a good day with my camper!
For the OP:
I've owned 3 different Thor Industries campers now: Dutchmen Sport, Keystone Springdale, and Keystone Outback. All 3 have been good campers, 99% problem free. My Outback, I've had "zero" problems with it. But, I've also read on these forums about several problems with these also. But I've never experienced any of them. Maybe it's because when someone points out a problem, I am pro-active. I go out, check my camper and make sure I'm not experiencing a similar problem. Sometimes, I've been able to make a correction before it became a problem. I think that is the success to having an RV.
Every RV or camper is good. But, each one is manufactured with a specific anticipation of how the owner will use it. Stretch those limits and things will break. If not diligently maintained, any RV will become junk in no time at all, no matter how expensive or well built they are. Owning an RV is an on-going, never ending quest! It's not just an item you buy, use, and forget. It does take diligence to keep them nice, in good working order, and something to be proud of. With that being said, any RV is good, provided YOU are good to it.
I DID have a good day with my camper!
For the OP:
I've owned 3 different Thor Industries campers now: Dutchmen Sport, Keystone Springdale, and Keystone Outback. All 3 have been good campers, 99% problem free. My Outback, I've had "zero" problems with it. But, I've also read on these forums about several problems with these also. But I've never experienced any of them. Maybe it's because when someone points out a problem, I am pro-active. I go out, check my camper and make sure I'm not experiencing a similar problem. Sometimes, I've been able to make a correction before it became a problem. I think that is the success to having an RV.
Every RV or camper is good. But, each one is manufactured with a specific anticipation of how the owner will use it. Stretch those limits and things will break. If not diligently maintained, any RV will become junk in no time at all, no matter how expensive or well built they are. Owning an RV is an on-going, never ending quest! It's not just an item you buy, use, and forget. It does take diligence to keep them nice, in good working order, and something to be proud of. With that being said, any RV is good, provided YOU are good to it.
