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Originally Posted by HockeyIlliterate
I feel compelled to disagree with the "all RVs are crap" line.
Stick-built RVs may be, but the workmanship on the fiberglass models (Escape, in particular) is pretty good, and you buy the RV from the factory direct, so it can be customized (to a certain degree) to your own wishes. Escapes are built in B.C., and the owners are very approachable and helpful. Plus, the resale on fiberglass RVs is pretty good---much better than anything I've seen out of Elkhart County, Indiana.
ETA: I have no association with Escape.
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With cars, you are dealing with products built by million dollar robots in billion dollar factories with laser guided precision designed by some of the best engineers on the planet.
With RV's you are dealing with underpaid laborers working in make shift factories, with terrible quality control. Even if the actual structure is built well, you are subject to very spotty quality control for the appliances, circuit boards, electrical components, and HVAC controls, plumbing etc.
I own a Rockwood myself, which is considered a top-tier brand because I love camping. But I LMAO at some of the 'engineering' decisions I see on it.