Trailer construction quality question?
Okay. I just bought a 2005 Kodiak 19FL. I am actually not sure who built it. It says "Kodiak by Scamper" on the side, but it says "Thor Industries/Dutchmen" on the manufacturers plate. Anyway, my ...
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As far as I can tell most trailer manufacturers use the same major components from just a couple of sources. If you are looking for a cost competitive model that is head and shoulders above the next you probably will not find one.
From what I have seen there is more difference between a company’s low end models with few amenities and trim and their high end models with all the trimmings; than there is between manufacturer’s models in the same price range.
When you have the same components, work force, and construction techniques between companies there is not a lot of room for cost variance. Stick and tin, fiberglass or the various composites all have advantages and disadvantages.
Contrary to popular belief RV are not rat traps held together with bubble gum and angle dust. They are designed to be hauled down the road at high speed, in wind, rain, and heat and cold. Try that with your house. They are however pounded out as quick as possible with little concern for let’s say old world craftsmanship; from materials purchase from the cheapest bidder.
From what I have seen there is more difference between a company’s low end models with few amenities and trim and their high end models with all the trimmings; than there is between manufacturer’s models in the same price range.
When you have the same components, work force, and construction techniques between companies there is not a lot of room for cost variance. Stick and tin, fiberglass or the various composites all have advantages and disadvantages.
Contrary to popular belief RV are not rat traps held together with bubble gum and angle dust. They are designed to be hauled down the road at high speed, in wind, rain, and heat and cold. Try that with your house. They are however pounded out as quick as possible with little concern for let’s say old world craftsmanship; from materials purchase from the cheapest bidder.
