Forum Discussion

Nomad

Sep 02, 2020

Poor workmanship -- Entry Level VS Higher Price ????

In the automobile industry (maybe because of consumer expectations) we expect the quality of workmanship to be the same regardless if we are purchasing a Chevrolet or Cadillac. The Cadillac will be more expensive primarily because the interior is more expensive but we expect the workmanship (such as the fit between the doors and fenders) of the Chevrolet to equal that of the Cadillac.

I have been following RV.net for over 15 years during this time there has been a number of postings about the poor workmanship on travel trailers and fifth wheels. I really don’t follow motorhomes postings.

My question: is the poor workmanship limited to the entry-level trailers or is it also a problem with the higher price trailers?

Seeking Advice

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Sep 02, 2020
x2 soon they,ll be using left over news paper for side wall.
gbopp
Explorer
Sep 02, 2020
As long as the public keeps buying poor workmanship/junk and accepting it as normal, the manufactures have no incentive to raise the quality of their products.

(The $7.25 an hour doesn't help the problem.)
jdc1
Explorer II
Sep 02, 2020
Indiana is where most towable RV's are made. Their minimum wage is is $7.25/hr. You really can't expect much from that.
Super_Dave
Explorer
Sep 02, 2020
Poor quality in both, higher end is usually materials and sometimes framing.
BB_TX
Nomad
Sep 02, 2020
At one time or another you will read here about problems with all price ranges. More about the lower end as there are far more of those sold. But the higher end ones are also mentioned from time to time, but less so as they sell fewer of them. Percentage of each? No one really knows.