What's Your 2014 Wish for RV Design

I agree with Westend's and travelnutz posts. To further improve the basic design I would reduce the overall weight by 30% by the use of other composite materials such as FG pultrusions instead of steel extrusions for chassis frames and other structural members. A semi monocoque design for the body would reduce weight. Thermoplastic bonded windshields and windows with 3 mil Aluminum mesh in the bond line that would allow for easy replacement with resistive heat. Thermoplastic's can be remelted over and over unlike thermosets (fiberglass polyester which is currently used). These resin systems are more ductil and resistant to cracking than thermosets. I would design for common parts and processes for all models knowing that the more common parts that were used across all models the cheaper the Mfg cost would be. Thicker side walls ,roof, floors would make for a better insulated MH plus sound deadening materials would all make for a cooler and quieter MH. By reducing the weight I would increase the HP to weight ratio to .025 or better which would increase the performance and MPG. It would also mean more CCC, better braking and eliminate the need for toad brakes and it's costs. All designs and stress analysis would be done with a 3D system such as Catia and Nastran which would carry over to the tooling and Mfg processes. Using this same computer systems I would perform wind tunnels test and modify designs based on the tests. Lastly I would work with the supplier base to improve refers, HWH's, jack systems. Most of these problems are well known to folks that own RV's and could be designed out of the systems. I would focus on the basic design and build of the MH and worry less about the TVs, stereo systems etc.