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05-10-2020, 05:02 AM #71
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Sometimes I'm a little harsh on the industry but I think they need it. I build specialized equipment including heavy trucks. The first heavy truck completion I built is still working on/off road after 25 years. I say this because it shows that I have an idea of how things should be put together. Some of the things I have found in the two fifth wheels that I've had are just appalling. I agree with you that for the prices we pay, they should be what we want... And well built. And BTW, trim falling off is not acceptable either at these prices.
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05-10-2020, 08:28 AM #72
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I agree, these things are as expensive as cars, without all the Machining and tech that cars have! I can tell you, if these things were built as efficient and as well as cars, they would be half the price! I have done quiet a bit of construction in my life and am also appalled at how quick and cheaply these things are built! I have often thought, If I could incorporate the things I know about the auto industry into building RV's, they would be much better quality!!
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05-10-2020, 08:32 AM #73
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Definitely an over thinker! Drives my wife crazy! She says, "I research things to death"! But, I generally make good purchases, and take care of the stuff I have. In fact, I still own most of what I have bought over the years! Wow, I have a lot of "Stuff"! Keeps me broke buying tires and batteries!
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05-10-2020, 09:11 AM #74
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Great post. You hit it on the head with how your enjoyment had not been diminished because of damage that has been repaired. RVing is about a lifestyle, not about the RV. The RV is a tool to help us achieve that lifestyle. It is important to choose the right tool. It is important to take care of our tools. The tools we use most will get some scratches. As you have done here, you got a scratch and repaired to the point that it will not get worse. If the cosmetic aspect troubled you more, you could have spent more money and brought it to a level that satisfied your personal tastes.
So back to the original post. This isn't a judgment of your personal taste, we are all different. Your choice is about what will get under your skin the most; or rather, what will let you enjoy RVing the most. My sense is you already know that and you are venting your frustration about GD's lack of willingness to accommodate what seems to you (to be honest, to me too) to be a reasonable request.
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05-10-2020, 10:01 AM #75
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05-10-2020, 10:12 AM #76
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Have you given thought to "Artwork" to cover the area where the ladder was? Something like a thin board decorated to you or more likely your wife's fancy coated in epoxy or whatever they use for protection? You could even use the screws from the ladder removal to attach it. I have a million thoughts going through my head on what that "Artwork" could be, and what it could be made from. Put places you've been, scenes from places you've been, sayings, funny or otherwise, Flowers, Animal pics, - you name it. Since I don't use my ladder (afraid of heights) I might even do it! I doubt it though cause DW is NOT afraid of heights. Anyway, food for thought!
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05-11-2020, 11:08 AM #77
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05-13-2020, 06:44 PM #78
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05-14-2020, 12:48 AM #79
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05-14-2020, 10:09 AM #80
Everyone is different, but I sure wouldn't look at removing the ladder as "repair", or a defect in the trailer. I would look at it as a modification.
We all want our trailers to look good, especially when new. However, as one of the previous posters mentioned, all RV's built today are really poorly made. If you can keep one just looking decent, and rolling down the road, you are ahead of the game. Stainless steel or painted screws in the rear of the trailer will not hurt your camping experience one bit. You will notice the modification every time you walk around the trailer for about 3 trips, then you will never notice it again.
What really interests me about the OP is the precision backing needing to get the trailer in the garage. Even if the ladder is removed, it still looks as though we are talking an inch or two in wall clearance. I'm pretty good at backing a trailer, but even with someone at the back of the trailer I'm not sure I can back it up in just 1 inch increments.
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