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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I can't really complain about the worksmanship on my rig. I got what I paid for, no more, no less. Everything works, and I didn't have to haul it back due to show-stopper failures, so I can't complain.
However, with RV wiring the way it is, it really should be a gauge or two thicker than what is strung for the 120VAC circuits. The charger for the batteries is a single stage. The plumbing is joined together by crimp connections. Staples are used instead of glue/screws. Ductwork in the ceilings are either holes in the insulation, or cheap plastic dryer hoses instead of metal air ducts which hold their shape and won't collapse.
A RV maker would have to add about 5% to the price, but use thicker wire, five stage converters, glue/screws, and so on, and the result would be a much more long lasting rig.
Even when installed correctly, sub-par appliances will always be sub-par appliances.
Part of quality is getting the stuff into place. Another part is starting with decent materials and components. You can't get a good apple pie with a pile of good apples and a bad chef, nor can you with a good chef and rotten apples.
So, if I were to point fingers, I'd point at whomever specs stuff out, as opposed to the people installing the items.
However, with RV wiring the way it is, it really should be a gauge or two thicker than what is strung for the 120VAC circuits. The charger for the batteries is a single stage. The plumbing is joined together by crimp connections. Staples are used instead of glue/screws. Ductwork in the ceilings are either holes in the insulation, or cheap plastic dryer hoses instead of metal air ducts which hold their shape and won't collapse.
A RV maker would have to add about 5% to the price, but use thicker wire, five stage converters, glue/screws, and so on, and the result would be a much more long lasting rig.
Even when installed correctly, sub-par appliances will always be sub-par appliances.
Part of quality is getting the stuff into place. Another part is starting with decent materials and components. You can't get a good apple pie with a pile of good apples and a bad chef, nor can you with a good chef and rotten apples.
So, if I were to point fingers, I'd point at whomever specs stuff out, as opposed to the people installing the items.
