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rbpru
Oct 05, 2015Explorer II
Think about it, almost all TT are built from the same materials in the same way, the bulk of which are built in the same area. (Elkhart Indiana) They all use the same labor pool, the same build building techniques, they copy each other floor plans and innovations and many of the managers worked their way up through several other different companies.
In the economic crash, many companies were merged, Thor and Forest River becoming two of the biggest players. Since all the RV manufacturers build to the same price targets, you will find the same features in similarly prices models. One may boast of metal stud vs. wood studs, this that or the other type of laminate construction, or one roofing technique over another etc. But in the end, THERE IS NO SILVER BULLET. They all have their issues.
The RV Industry builds 300,000 plus units a year as fast and as inexpensive as they can. Some are going to have problems. They all would like to build half as many at three times the price; but the market will not pay that.
In answer to the OP, I would go with the floor plan I want and a dealer I trust.
In the economic crash, many companies were merged, Thor and Forest River becoming two of the biggest players. Since all the RV manufacturers build to the same price targets, you will find the same features in similarly prices models. One may boast of metal stud vs. wood studs, this that or the other type of laminate construction, or one roofing technique over another etc. But in the end, THERE IS NO SILVER BULLET. They all have their issues.
The RV Industry builds 300,000 plus units a year as fast and as inexpensive as they can. Some are going to have problems. They all would like to build half as many at three times the price; but the market will not pay that.
In answer to the OP, I would go with the floor plan I want and a dealer I trust.
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