I did a lot of construction research, read insightful reviews online (ignoring the ones that said "I love, I love it!";)); and viewed/ talked with the owners of various RVs in action on campgrounds and thus avoided the slick talk of RV show personnel despite widespread advice to the contrary. Already know the man in my life and realise his head can easily be turned by a pretty face only to be amazed there's a brain under the chassis, LMAO. Also knew that I wasn't interested enough to spend my limited vacation time getting an expensive item repaired.
Soooooooooo I finally plunked my hard earned deposit down on a TT made in Canada. Which unfortunately for me as an American doesn't seem to have as many of the horror stories that come out of Indiana. Yeah but I'm a consumer first and if this country can't/wont keep up so be it.
I can say there were some American manufacturers who perked my interest: Casita, A-line, Airstream and Prevost among others yet then I got into problems with east coast availability and maintenance, layouts, size and design ethos. That's when I looked further north.
I expect to be very happy with my ordered Safari Condo Alto when it finally arrives.
