Poor build quality on Palimino M2902 (2013)
This is not meant as a rant thread, but for information to future buyers. For the price, we really like our TC. The floor plan ans setup is perfect for us, and I have the skill set to rectify the inhe...
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I know it doesn't excuse crappy workmanship, but after spending several months building our own camper from scratch I don't see how they make any money selling these things for $25 to $35K new. Maybe they are able to get refrigerators for $100 new when I have to pay $1000.
generator, furnace, water heater, stove, refrigerator, A/C, inverter, batteries, holding tanks, motorized jacks, water pumps, sinks, toilet...
I just listed $5000 to $10,000 worth of stuff and that doesn't even get you a frame, walls or roof. Add another $5000 for that and you are up to $10,000 to $15,000 just in basic materials. Figuring 500 man hours to build a camper at $20 an hour and you are at $20,000 to $25,000. Now the dealer needs to make a buck or two and you have to provide some warranty support. Where is the profit?
generator, furnace, water heater, stove, refrigerator, A/C, inverter, batteries, holding tanks, motorized jacks, water pumps, sinks, toilet...
I just listed $5000 to $10,000 worth of stuff and that doesn't even get you a frame, walls or roof. Add another $5000 for that and you are up to $10,000 to $15,000 just in basic materials. Figuring 500 man hours to build a camper at $20 an hour and you are at $20,000 to $25,000. Now the dealer needs to make a buck or two and you have to provide some warranty support. Where is the profit?
