Were older travel trailers built better?

crasster wrote:
I have a few main companies that I like today, almost none are based in Indiana because of quality issues. People are just having their trailers fall apart in 1-2 years.... Warranties are 3 months to service, etc.

I'm curious were travel trailers from 2008 and older built better? I noticed on some the cabinets just seemed "better" from the "older" days.

What about pre-2000 were those built better?

I know, I wish I could afford an Airstream. LOL.

I think you answered your own question (none are based in Indiana). Most of those manufacturers are no longer in business because they could not compete with low cost RV'S out of Indiana. Teton, Excel, Nuwa, Travel Supreme, Newmar, Holiday Rambler and Carriage before sale in my opinion far exceeds the quality. I'm sure I forgot other high end manufacturers.

Trouble is stuff wares out even on high end RV'S. For the most part RV'S are only used a few times a year and it's hard to justify spending a large amount on a recreational item. Another problem for high end trailers is the interior becomes outdated before the trailer wares out.

Another issue was the economic downturn in 2008 when most of the skilled workers left the RV industry. When sales picked up again they hired anyone that could fog a mirror to meet demand. Add this to the fact of more orders to fill so get them out the door and let the selling dealer fix the issues which may/may not happen.