What the RV Industry needs and how it works.

Ralph Cramden wrote:

Atlee wrote:
Old world Amish craftsmanship, my buttocks. That so called Amish craftsmanship doesn't exist, except on an Amish farm. Certainly doesn't exist in a Jayco plant. There, the Amish workers are just like any worker off the street.


Complete as many units as possible in as short a time as possible. And don't be worrying about "attention to detail".

myredracer wrote:
Thor now owns a number of TT brands like Jayco, Keystone, Airstream and KZ as listed here.

About KZ, they say: K-Z produces several widely recognized brands of towable RVs and is focused on becoming the most innovative RV company in the world. Constant critique and a culture of open, curious minds drives K-Z toward new and better ideas every day.

And on Jayco, Thor says: Jayco blends Old World Amish craftsmanship with innovative technology. Every Jayco RV made today is a reflection of the original vision: to make it easier for families to explore and relax together.

Sounds very impressive!! Note the use of the words "innovative" and "craftsmanship". What more could you possibly want?? :R

Your buttocks and my buttocks.

We have used Amish framing crews on multi family residential construction. They can supply the numbers of workers to meet schedules but they are complete hacks. They'll cut every corner possible and slap things together without regard to plumb, level, or square. They also search for every penny they can attempt to get as an extra and do nothing over and above contract. It's totally about the money, not any craftsmanship or pride. Now if they were building for the Amish it's another story. If you need a barn where the hay and straw do not care if the corners are plumb, call them.