Like others have said, Craftsman quality has slipped over the past few years. The good news is that for the average homeowner, they won't wear out or break in a lifetime. I probably have over 1000 pcs. of Craftsman in the shop boxes, also many pieces of Proto, Snap-on, Mac, and various other brands collected over the years. I used my tools to make a living so I take care of them and don't lose hardly a one. For the average guy, it doesn't work that way. They pick up a tool and, after it's use, it's thrown on the deck and possibly recovered later. When you pay $40 for an open-end Snap-on, it's done differently.
For the average RV owner, an inexpensive, molded case of the basics should suffice. For a more advanced user, a steel tool box with socket holders is an improvement. I've looked at the Kobalt line sold at Lowes and they seem to be a tad above HF and even Craftsman. I think they also have a lifetime guarantee against breakage (although who knows how that's enforced). Best sale prices on Craftsman was always around Thanksgiving until Xmas.
