WTH ?

Bols2DawaLL wrote:

spike99 wrote:
IMO, buying a trailer is much like people with their vehicles.

Some folks buy it, never wax it, never "make it better" and only reactively fix an item - when it does breaks. Like a BIC lighter, they use it until it costs too much to fix, then get rid of it (re: throw it away, sell or trade it in for another). Especially since Trailer ownership is between 3-5 years.

Others buy a vehicle, add little things to it (to make it better than factory) and in the end, dramatically reduce the risk of things reactively breaking. Especially while on the road - far away from home.

For me, I investigate each of my trailers and where needed, +1 its tires, +1 its leaf spring packs, replace factory linear brake wiring with much better STAR brake wiring AFTER its factory warranty is over. I will also install better power fan in the bathroom, install roof vents, install better mattress, LED tail light upgrades, electrical Surge protection, etc. etc. Make it better for longer life and to reduce the risk of "reactive" breakage. And, upgrade the things that make its usage better for me (to my liking) as well.

Remember that RV factories only build to "minimum" SPECs. Above minimum means more profits out of their pocket (which is a bad thing from their view). If you want "better than factory" and plan to keep your trailer a long time, then some "minimum spec" items must be upgraded yourself. Sad to say but true....

Some good valid points but I wouldn't buy a car and then expect I'd need to replace all the tires , brake assemblies , shocks , springs etc. Pretty sad situation . Too bad they don't have an option when ordering "any" trailer to upgrade to a heavier duty running gear package . Sounds like it would add a couple of grand to the price but I know I'd pay it .

But some people do buy a new car and then upgrade or replace multiple components. Heck, the luxury car market has two major players that actually do that exact thing to their vehicles. Mercedes has an "option" to have AMG customize their top of the line vehicles. AMG replaces such things as the seats and trim. They upgrade and tweak the brakes and engine. The put in new electronics. This turn a vehicle that stickers for $120,000 into a vehicle that stickers for upwards of $200K. BMW does the same with their "M" models.
Other manufacturers have offered upgrades to standard equipment for decades. You can always upgrade the radio, upgrade the stereo, get a bigger engine, get different axle ratios on trucks, and get different wheels and tires. Often a smart shopper can make those same upgrades for less money by ordering the standard version and then buying the wheels, tires or radio equipment on their own. Nothing new with changing out standard features on autos.