Wish List to design better RVs
We haven't done this in awhile: a thread about our wish list for improvements in RV design in the hopes manufacturers will take notice and make a more practical and reliable RV. One suggestion from th...
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Windows that allow air flow - the "new improved" frameless windows suck at that.
Emergency exits that can be used without injury. Example 5th and motor homes with rear windows. Side opening window - step out onto platform and climb down ladder.
Colors that don't make ovens out of RV's in the sun. Save energy and money - happier campers.
Start two year wty's and eventually move to three year - guaranteed to improve quality.
Listen to owners in forums. At least one employee per major product/line with full time job of keeping up with internet posts. Complaints, complements and suggestions. AND give that person input to future design changes.
RV documentation by model/year online just for current owner. Wiring, product manuals, specifications, recalls done and needed etc. Plug in VIN, proof of ownership and get as built info and more.
Fire alarms designed for occupant safety. Not very expensive to have each model and floor plan fire alarm approved by a certified fire alarm planner. RVIA is way off base on this subject. Last time I read RVIA fire spec's only one smoke detector required for any size RV. Any residential fire alarm planner would require THREE smoke detectors for our floor plan. Thanks to Thor it did come with two.
Require every vendor/supplier to maintain website with full documentation - warranty, installation, operation, maintenance/repair and parts list for supplied hardware.
Every RV mfg should provide a list of preferred service facilities. If they don't do a good job day in and day out - they get bumped off list. AND when they get really brave - a list of shops to avoid.
Any of the above in my lifetime? Probably not.
Emergency exits that can be used without injury. Example 5th and motor homes with rear windows. Side opening window - step out onto platform and climb down ladder.
Colors that don't make ovens out of RV's in the sun. Save energy and money - happier campers.
Start two year wty's and eventually move to three year - guaranteed to improve quality.
Listen to owners in forums. At least one employee per major product/line with full time job of keeping up with internet posts. Complaints, complements and suggestions. AND give that person input to future design changes.
RV documentation by model/year online just for current owner. Wiring, product manuals, specifications, recalls done and needed etc. Plug in VIN, proof of ownership and get as built info and more.
Fire alarms designed for occupant safety. Not very expensive to have each model and floor plan fire alarm approved by a certified fire alarm planner. RVIA is way off base on this subject. Last time I read RVIA fire spec's only one smoke detector required for any size RV. Any residential fire alarm planner would require THREE smoke detectors for our floor plan. Thanks to Thor it did come with two.
Require every vendor/supplier to maintain website with full documentation - warranty, installation, operation, maintenance/repair and parts list for supplied hardware.
Every RV mfg should provide a list of preferred service facilities. If they don't do a good job day in and day out - they get bumped off list. AND when they get really brave - a list of shops to avoid.
Any of the above in my lifetime? Probably not.
