msmith1199 wrote:
What he is describing here is exactly what happened to the American auto industry back in the 70's. They started cutting costs and cutting quality and turning out junk. So American's quit buying and started buying Japanese cars instead. How long until Japan gets into the RV industry?
I think this article, although having some incorrect info, is spot on. Have you walked into some of the newer light weight trailers? I find myself walking carefully because it feels like you're going to fall through the floor. You can just walk around and look at the cheapness of everything. But then again, I'm a consumer who is willing to pay more for quality. The reason the RV makers are doing this is because so many consumers look at price over quality. At least until after they buy the cheapest and then can't figure out why it's falling apart.
Even competition on RV market is small, the sample of Japanese cars already exist on RV market.
Look how much used Sprinter-based motorhome are selling for.
Not too many can afford $ 1/2 MIl or higher DP, but smart buyers don't want the $100,000 junk.
