RV Engineering and Construction
I spent this afternoon repairing a canned-food storage drawer on our toy hauler. It was obviously loose and not sliding correctly. Yet again, I discovered the poor engineering and construction of RV...
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2oldman wrote:goducks10 wrote:And be willing to pay for it. That way you won't end up on here complaining about poor quality.
All one has to do is shop for the better built trailer.
That's the whole point of this thread - prompting people to be more savvy consumers. No one walks into the Ford dealership and starts dismantling the showroom truck to make sure the steering linkage is sufficient and in line with the sticker price. Nor does anyone feel compelled to cut a hole in the wall of their perspective new residence to make sure it is properly insulated. The process of acquiring an RV seems different though. Based on problems cited throughout this thread, it would seem you have to remove drawers to inspect the framing, climb up on the roof with a garden hose and ensure it is actually waterproof, and wear appropriate clothing to climb underneath the rig to insure correct routing of all the gas lines.ThomasFour wrote:They aren't. Many people's "research" consists of finding the lowest price. What's that old saying...?
- but people should be aware of what they are typically getting for their money.
I would agree the marketplace will sort out the losers eventually, but nonetheless, manufacturers have some ethical responsibilities to the consumer.
