The PU market has obviously been turn on it's head in the last 15 years. Sales are down 80% and major players left the market. Coleman / Fleetwood are out of the PU when they previously dominated sales. We are basically down to 2 or three manufactures where there used be scores of options.
How much do you think the perceived quality of PU construction has had on this sales decline? I believe at one time Coleman, which had about 70% of the market, was considered well built. Of course that changed with the roof problems. From what I see here many people do not view the quality of any of today's PU to be very good. I know I don't.
I am a long long time PU owner. In the last year I bought my fourth PU which is also the fourth brand I have owned. I find that it suits my camping preferences better than other options for many of the same reasons others have posted on this board. Over the years I think the quality of PUs has gone down hill. Yes, they have many more convenience features and they sure do look prettier, but when you get a new one you have to correct and finish construction! There after it's a constant battle of upkeep and repair that should not be be required on a new well maintained trailer.
With the price of PU increasing dramatically, quality decreasing, coupled with more competitive alternatives, I don't see a bright future for those of us that enjoy like this style of camping.
