as i begin my search i would like opinions on quality
What is say the top 5 in quality for TT's. Such as best resale value, strongest roofs and furniture. I am just wanting some names that I should keep my eyes open for
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First of all Welcome!!!
I think you will have seen already that the answer to your question is not going to be here. Somebody else posted a link to a website that may or may not help you. Searching here or elsewhere on the internet might also give you more information.
I think in the end however your best bet might be a combination of the above and what I did:
After reading (and reading, and reading) I started to learn some about how the various manufacturers built their rigs. Found many stories (and horror stories) about different builders... What you get online seems to be the extremes. One mans trash/junk is another mans best rig ever...
So I took it all in and when we started visiting dealers and RV shows I looked for things I'd learned (mostly here) to look out for. Once I'd done this for awhile I could walk into a camper and fairly quickly at least have some idea of how it was put together. One brand I will not name got crossed off my list because I could stand in the living area and see exposed, unprotected electrical wires running along the walls and I have little curious kids... In another I walked in and found cabinet doors attached so crookedly that they could not be shut properly.
Your best bet is to learn as much as you can and then go look around and sit in the rigs that interest you with a critical eye. Every manufacturer can make the occasional lemon... Consider the warranty. A few manufacturers give you a two year warranty and that could be a important factor.
Best of luck. It is a true adventure to sort through all the noise and it can be a lot of fun.
Welcome again.
I think you will have seen already that the answer to your question is not going to be here. Somebody else posted a link to a website that may or may not help you. Searching here or elsewhere on the internet might also give you more information.
I think in the end however your best bet might be a combination of the above and what I did:
After reading (and reading, and reading) I started to learn some about how the various manufacturers built their rigs. Found many stories (and horror stories) about different builders... What you get online seems to be the extremes. One mans trash/junk is another mans best rig ever...
So I took it all in and when we started visiting dealers and RV shows I looked for things I'd learned (mostly here) to look out for. Once I'd done this for awhile I could walk into a camper and fairly quickly at least have some idea of how it was put together. One brand I will not name got crossed off my list because I could stand in the living area and see exposed, unprotected electrical wires running along the walls and I have little curious kids... In another I walked in and found cabinet doors attached so crookedly that they could not be shut properly.
Your best bet is to learn as much as you can and then go look around and sit in the rigs that interest you with a critical eye. Every manufacturer can make the occasional lemon... Consider the warranty. A few manufacturers give you a two year warranty and that could be a important factor.
Best of luck. It is a true adventure to sort through all the noise and it can be a lot of fun.
Welcome again.
