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Teako
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Aug 12, 2016

RV Quality

I have been wanting to buy a RV. But the more I read about all of the different Classes and how many items need to be fixed. It seems to me that most if not all RV's are money pits. I understand things fall apart and some of that is just cosmetic. But if the big 3 Car Manufactures did that they would be out of Business. So why is it the RV Manufactures get away with crappy production? Isnt there anyone who holds them accountable? Am I reading to much into this? Is there anyone who doesnt have that many things go wrong with their unit? I realize that an RV needs maintenance. But after spending thousands of dollars. I would think that you should be able to Drive or pull it for at least a few years before having to spend thousands on getting it fixed. It wont stop me from getting one in the future. Just curious to know these things.

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  • Every time I point out an issue, many come right back defending the junk. As long as folks blame the user instead of the manufacturer nothing will change. It would be best if you look at a new RV as a pile of materials that needs assembly, you will have the correct outlook.
  • If they built higher quality units they'd probably price many of us out of the market.
  • Because just like the Chinese junk we cant stop buying, we accept the low quality of RV's. Or maybe we just don't recognise junk when we see it.
    I dont know why.

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