Lantley wrote:
philh wrote:
RV's are essentially hand built with no continuity. It costs money to build with quality, and consumers have not been willing to spend the money.
I don't think that is quite true. Japan took the automotive industry by storm way back when. Japanese imports were not necessarily cheaper than American made they were just better quality.
Americans made their purchases based on quality not price.
The American industry was also being called out by Ralph Nader and such. So there was a large importation threat and a public shaming of the American made lack of quality and safety.
Also, autos are really a necessity for most people. So buying a poor quality vehicle can affect your entire life. A vehicle that spends 4 months in the shop getting warranty work done may mean losing your job, not being able to get your kids to school, etc. An RV in the shop for 4 months just means no trips.
So for most people, paying for a better quality vehicle is a no brainer. But for an RV, many folks will forego quality to get a better price, or get the floorplan or size they want.
