Issues with Evergreen TTs?

Usually when dealers break off a relationship with a manufacturer, or vice versa, there are business reasons that have nothing to do with the product itself. It is not often a reason that a dealer wants to talk about with customers.

I had three minor issues with my 2010 Everlight which were promptly resolved. I have spent many months in it and towed about twenty thousand miles. This is the first trailer I have owned that has not developed leaks and if it does, there is no wood to rot.
Customer service was superb. I would not hesitate to purchase another Evergreen.

MookieKat wrote:
Why do people not keep it for 15 years? I would not like to have to spend more time, energy, and money shopping for a new one. I would like to keep one until I am too old to want to travel.

What is entry level and what is the solid level? At our age, we do not have the years to be buying entry levels (if that means 18') and trading up later on....

We would really like to buy something that we will be happy with for as long as the trailer will last.

The trailer will last as long as you maintain it. That said there is a point where everyone settles into there last RV. However most go through 2 or 3 units before they get to their last.
Over a 15 year period technology changes,features change,lifestyle changes. Most people are not content to keep a unit 15 years.
Drive around a camp ground. Most units will be newer you won't find many units built in the 90's.
A second factor is the questionable build quality of RV's coupled with owner neglect and lack of maintenance. Many units will not last 15 years and are traded in for something new and fresher!
People are not willing or capable of crawling around on the roof and inspecting seams and protrusions to ensure there are no leaks. People lack the general understanding that these are rolling houses that will require constant and ongoing maintenance. In the end most units won't last 15 years.

MookieKat wrote:
Why do people not keep it for 15 years? I would not like to have to spend more time, energy, and money shopping for a new one. I would like to keep one until I am too old to want to travel.

What is entry level and what is the solid level? At our age, we do not have the years to be buying entry levels (if that means 18') and trading up later on....

We would really like to buy something that we will be happy with for as long as the trailer will last.

I'm not sure if anyone gave the advice yet to buy your first RV used. As a general rule you really don't know what you want until you've experienced what you don't want. Many people trade lots of times before they get what they really like. We had a few before we found the one that is perfect for us. And it's a bit over 15 years old. ;)

Good luck!

For us (early 30s) we've owned a camper since just after my wife and I were married. Our needs have changed from a basic popup to young children, to children in primary school bringing friends or going to events. I believe lifestyle changes and different phases in folks lives change the scenarios. If I had an empty nest I could see the wife and I choosing a longer term and premium RV choice.

MookieKat wrote:
Why do people not keep it for 15 years? I would not like to have to spend more time, energy, and money shopping for a new one. I would like to keep one until I am too old to want to travel.

What is entry level and what is the solid level? At our age, we do not have the years to be buying entry levels (if that means 18') and trading up later on....

We would really like to buy something that we will be happy with for as long as the trailer will last.

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bumpy

Why do people not keep it for 15 years? I would not like to have to spend more time, energy, and money shopping for a new one. I would like to keep one until I am too old to want to travel.

What is entry level and what is the solid level? At our age, we do not have the years to be buying entry levels (if that means 18') and trading up later on....

We would really like to buy something that we will be happy with for as long as the trailer will last.

dblackburn2367 wrote:
Price they are not a entry level trailer price is up there but worth every penny . If trailer last twice as long but only cost 1.5 the times on average, but people just look at price out the door!

Most people simply don't keep their RV forever. A basic entry model will last 10 years with proper maintenance. Using your logic an Evergreen will last at least 15 years. Which I don't doubt. However most campers don't keep their units 10 years nevertheless 15.
IN the end most consumers are not willing to pay the additional price.
Take a look around at how many 15 year old campers you see in a CG. Yes there will be a few but not many.
The interesting thing is that the 15 year old RV's you see will be of more traditional construction and contain lots of plain old wood and little to no composite material.

When we were shopping for a new TT this past spring, the first one I saw was Evergreen, and I loved it. But after I scoured the net reading reviews, forums, owners forums, I saw a pattern of problems occuring more frequently than should happen in new trailers. Yes, people got good customer service from the manufacturer, but it seemed like there were too many problems in new trailers for my taste.

Price they are not a entry level trailer price is up there but worth every penny . If trailer last twice as long but only cost 1.5 the times on average, but people just look at price out the door!