2019 Kodiak water in wheel well
I recently sold my NL TC and moved to a 2019 Kodiak Ultra Lite 201QB. Its in great shape but that never means "perfect" though what is. I've taken it on 1 weekend trip and with heavy rain found t...
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I wouldn't say that "all" RVs and RV manufacturers are garbage, in some respects it is the opposite if you take into consideration the requirements to build a 8' x 30' rolling palace on wheels. It must hold together under very severe conditions like 70 MPH - 100+MPH windspeeds (70 MPH driving speed plus 30 MPH winds or higher) and take the constant twisting and bumps to the frame and structure and still be light enough to tow with a common vehicle and not a semi tractor..
If you were able to drag any sticks and bricks behind your vehicle, chances are it wouldn't hold up as well as it is constructed with very rigid framing which doesn't flex..
RVs by their nature of needing to be flexible but yet strong and light weight has some side effects and compromises when it comes to staying weather proof, sealants must stay flexible to deal with all the twisting and movement but yet continue to seal..
Somethings can afford to be designed a bit better, the example of the wheel wells being up turned and terminating on the outside of the siding was most likely a design flaw created to make the assembly process go faster. But at the cost of longevity..
Something else to consider, may RV owners trade often, this means the RV design only needs to outlast the warranty or when the owner trades out to another model in a yr or two..
If you were able to drag any sticks and bricks behind your vehicle, chances are it wouldn't hold up as well as it is constructed with very rigid framing which doesn't flex..
RVs by their nature of needing to be flexible but yet strong and light weight has some side effects and compromises when it comes to staying weather proof, sealants must stay flexible to deal with all the twisting and movement but yet continue to seal..
Somethings can afford to be designed a bit better, the example of the wheel wells being up turned and terminating on the outside of the siding was most likely a design flaw created to make the assembly process go faster. But at the cost of longevity..
Something else to consider, may RV owners trade often, this means the RV design only needs to outlast the warranty or when the owner trades out to another model in a yr or two..
