Not all RV's are junk or poorly constructed.

[AeroNautiCal]

I remember the first time I watched that Jayco construction video, I couldn't believe that anyone would actually behave like that, and certainly not on the company promo video!

They were as the OP said, RUNNING!

I have bever seen anything like that anywhere else, before or since, they literally raced to throw those trailers together, there was no care, no professionalism, just staff whom couldn't care less about the victims that were deceived into buying their rubbish.

I wouldn't even accept a Jayco product as a free gift, they are truly an atrocious company.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

IMO Airstream's are nowhere near the quality that they once were.  take a look at an old one and a new one side by side and it becomes obvious.  highdesertranger

I couldn't agree more, you are spot on in your observation about that once great name.

 

[Cammalu]

We ran into a guy the other night with a small cute Jayco. I asked him about it and it’s a nightmare. Everything breaking multiple times. Service sucks, etc.

 

[nature lover]

I don't think there are any RVs made today that will last. (exception might be some of the class B's like sportsmobile). Most rv trailers and class C's are for people who let it sit in their yard except of 1 or 2 short trips a year. Even the high end motor coaches are all for sale after 2 or 3 years.

 

[drysailor]

After a ton of research for years, I have concluded that there are several "much better quality RV's out there". 

Anyone have any firm ideas, on about what years quality really started to nosedive?

 

[highdesertranger]

"Most rv trailers and class C's are for people who let it sit in their yard except of 1 or 2 short trips a year. Even the high end motor coaches are all for sale after 2 or 3 years."

BINGO, we have a winner.

highdesertranger

 

[barleyguy]

There are some other brands I would add to the "well constructed" list:

Escape
Bigfoot
ATC (Aluminum Trailer Company)
SpaceCraft Mfg.

2 of those are additions to the "fiberglass egg" category like the Casita and Scamp, the third is 100% Aluminum, and the fourth is the best of the best IMO in custom fifth wheels. They are all expensive, and require a truck to tow. If you can find one used they might be affordable though.

 

[sushidog]

If you are looking for a small "fiberglass egg" camper the best I've ever seen is the Oliver. But of course they are spendy, but you get what you pay for. They sort of look like a spaceship inside too.

Chip

 

[Gypsyjoe#1]

To the original poster I have a 1993 Dutchman 28' class A that was under the Thor RV brand. This unit is all aluminium wall and roof framing, all one piece fiberglass bonded siding and a one piece aluminum roof. The chassis is a Chevy 454.

I have a 1994 Challenger also under the Thor brand with almost identical spec's it has 68,000 miles and the only thing to go wrong with it is a fan clutch. Other than that it is very well built. There are some good coaches out there both new and used(I bought this one used with all maintenance records and practically stole it runs and drives fantastic) I would buy another Challenger in a heart beat. Look around and you can find a great coach with a little effort.