romore wrote:
We have to be reasonable with our expectations. They have to be relatively light weight to be driveable and keep costs within reason yet are subjected to a lot of stresses an s&b never sees. Some are built better than others but none are bulletproof so maintenance becomes key.
Most complaints are centered around the fact that a lot of the product is not assembled correctly. Not that it eventually succumbs to the stress of the road, or lack of bells and whistles on entry level RVs. The problem is quality control. Roofs that leak from day 1, slides that don't work right, misaligned axles, stripped or missing fasteners, walls that aren't correctly attached.
My 2003 Jayco that I bought new was in great shape when I sold it 13 years later, and I have no doubt that with proper care it will last another decade. My 2018 Coachmen has already had a few problems, and judging by the build quality, I expect more.
