Palmino Pecking order

Kind of local for me (60 miles away) and I have one of their truck campers and I'm quite happy with it. Palomino actually started out building just truck campers a long time ago as a privately owned business in Colon, Michigan, right where they are today. Back in the 60's the original building was destroyed by a fire and the owner rebuilt but the 60's downturn in RV sales got him and Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) acquired the company as well as many others.

Lots the original employees stayed on and are there today. I find them easy to deal with and if I need something I buy it direct. They will sell parts direct to you, even have a store on premises.

You live close enough (Willard) to make a day trip and go visit. Right off Mi 12 south of Three Rivers on the west side of Colon.

Nice folks, nice (busy) plant too.

Have a friend who delivers campers for them.

Colon has some interesting stuff to see too. Small farm town with a good diner. Stop there and have lunch.

They build a similar range of units as many other manufacturers.

They started as a small company building a few models, survived and grew to a point where a consolidator bought them. Not really any different than Coachmen or Prime Time.

They build lines from metal sided economical units, to truck campers to mid/high end fifth wheels. The truck campers is one aspect that does somewhat set them apart in that many companies don't build those.

I've not heard any particularily different comments about them versus other larger brands, positive or negative. Some may say the small company size may make them a little easier to contact or work with after purchase.