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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gmw photos wrote:.
I'm going to throw in on the idea of "quality". My opinion is when dealing with most RV's, quality kind of starts in the factory but ends in your driveway. It may be sad to say, but most of the mass produced RV's are an example of "some assembly required". By that I mean, either you, or the dealer is probably going to have to finish the job the boys and girls at the factory started.
Plan on being able to improve things like re-aligning drawers and cabinet doors. An example on my trailer is the hinges that hang the cabinet doors are designed so that two screws can attach each hinge to framework. The factory only installed one screw on each. And I discovered as soon as I got it home one was stripped out so the door was coming loose. I went thru the entire trailer and installed two screws in each hinge.
Some of the framework under the dinette was not assemble well, so I modified/strengthened it. The paint on the frame under the trailer was not very good, which I solved with rustoleum. Same with the paint on the steps. They were already starting to rust where the paint was poorly applied. I took the steps off at home, prepped, then painted them with a can of spray rustoleum, and here we are two years later and they still look good. Etc, etc. Should we have to do these fixes ? No, we should not. But, is it a big deal ? Again, no, it's not. Think of it like getting to participate in the construction of your own RV :B It's almost like being invited to the factory to help put it together, only instead you get to do it at your own pace in your own driveway !
"quality" and "rv" should be used cautiously in the same sentence.
Remember: "some assembly required" ...... and your whole RV experience will be far happier.
There is a lot of truth to your copmments. I will add a disclaimer that states: Some final assembly required,Owner must be a D.I.Y. capable person and have a basic understanding of 12 volts, A.C. current and plumbing systems a for long term success.
A non mechanically inclined person should avoid owning an RV or be prepared to pay as required
