An Approach to RV Defects
Many problems owners encounter with their new rigs are a result of sloppy work during assembly. Quality and piece work might work well in a monastery. But I doubt it, human nature being what it is. ...
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Cloud Dancer wrote:
IMO substandard RV products are offerred because we can't afford to pay for the good stuff. My 2003 Newmar Dutch Star is a perfect example.
I would've NEVER bought it, except that I could NOT afford what I really wanted.
That's the way it's been most of my life. That's the reason I buy lotto tickets.
BTW I fixed and modified many things in my Dutch Star. There's no way I would have a RV if I couldn't do my own mainenance AND repairs.
Thanks to all who have helped me, here on the RV.NET forums.
Like many other things the price you pay does not reflect on workmanship. Gone is the saying...you get what you pay for.
We looked at many RV's, everything from Pop ups to Class A. There were defects in everything we looked at. People don't care, not all but enough to make a difference to overall quality.
We stopped at a dealer and looked at a TT that was up there in $. We pointed out a few things that needed attention. The salesman/owner while practically shoving us out the door said...that's. The way things are made, take it or leave it.
We the consumer have to make our opinion count in the manufacturers pocket. We have to demand quality. It would not happen overnight but we either complain or put up with it.
