Truck Campers 10 years from now?

mbloof wrote:
The features I listed are what I'd like to see as an option or "standard equipment" on a modern camper. Sure there are TON's of very popular user/owner upgrades that many of us do (some of which I listed) my point being, why don't they just include them?

I agree to them being optional, but disagree with them being "standard equipment". I am sure you would not want to pay for something you do not need or want. It simply increases the cost of the TC. You purchased a top of the line TC in my opinion. I also believe you could have had any of the things added, for additional cost, when you ordered your TC. What difference does it make if they are standard equipment or an option as long as they are available.

mbloof wrote:
I suppose different strokes for different folks: some campers are a ongoing 'project' for the owner while others might rather simply use it. Thankfully some OEM's keep a eye on what upgrades we do and eventually add them as a option and/or standard equipment.

I totally agree with different strokes for different folks. If I were to buy a new TC, I would want to start with the basic simple TC. I would want to select the options/upgrades I wanted, not necessarily those the manufacture wanted. Simply stated, cherry pick what I wanted. I did this with my TC.

Respectfully, if we looked at your 2014 molded fiberglass TC and my 1988 molded TC, the basic units are pretty much the same. The real difference is how they are equipped. I think it is fair to say we have different needs/wants/interest in options. I was/am too cheap to buy a package TC equipped with stuff I am not interested in. My preference was/is to buy a solid base, and add those things that interested me. This is pretty much the way I see everything I own.

mbloof wrote:
BTW: I still want a oven with an ignition button, ~<$20 option on a gas grill....sheeze.

I am thinking you are very proud of your TC. In my opinion, you have the top of the line base, even though it does not have the $20 ignition button for the oven. My bet is that if you really want the button and were willing to pay for it, your local RV repair shop could install it. If you are willing to drive to the Sacramento area, I will install it for you. I offered to install one in my TC oven, but the wife says she is okay with the way it is.