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01-02-2019, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
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Seriously? You see something interesting and don't want to share with others. I don't believe he was endorsing it, he simply wanted to expose us to it. Actually it started a nice discussion about quality, Australian imports, European shipments etc.. I read this forum every day to learn something new. Keep it coming.
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Zephyrhills, FL
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01-02-2019, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sooke
Posts: 112
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Originally Posted by A32Deuce
How much in our RVs is truly American. Technically Mexico, USA and Canada are America! Since we are the US OF A!
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Wouldn’t go that far. Lol. We are all part of North America. Lol.
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01-02-2019, 02:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 21
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Love it
First off have to say I love this forum. Pretty new to RVing but read almost everything to try and learn as much as I can. I would say China's labor force and parts suppliers are probably on par with the US. My experience is limited but what I've seen and read is the US RV industry pretty much sucks and most price points. There are exceptions, but Forest River doesn't seem to be one. Just my humble experience and reading a lot of horror stories. And of course we the consumer just keep throwing money at the manufacturers without much concern for poor quality. Given all the modifications I've made to my Wolf Pup a China cheapo might be cool if the price was right. Love you guys....
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01-02-2019, 02:59 PM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fountain
I simply cannot imagine an individual that would be a Forest River member would STILL take the time and effort to photograph and post pictures of a piece of China trash. I believe "Buy American" is quickly losing purchase.
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Made is China does not necessarily mean poor quality. It has everything to do with specs and materials used.
Many things are designed in Germany, the U.S., Canada, and built in China. Almost EVERY electronic device has Chinese 'made' parts that have good quality materials and specs.
Now. When we're talking about Chinese ripoffs or cheap things that are made in China... THAT stuff is garbage (EXAMPLE: many tools from Harbor Freight). Hell, every Apple product is made in China, and is as good as quality as you can get even if you don't like how they operate.
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01-02-2019, 03:17 PM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
Posts: 3,745
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kfergiez
Made is China does not necessarily mean poor quality. It has everything to do with specs and materials used.
Many things are designed in Germany, the U.S., Canada, and built in China. Almost EVERY electronic device has Chinese 'made' parts that have good quality materials and specs.
Now. When we're talking about Chinese ripoffs or cheap things that are made in China... THAT stuff is garbage (EXAMPLE: many tools from Harbor Freight). Hell, every Apple product is made in China, and is as good as quality as you can get even if you don't like how they operate.
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I've said that for years. I-phones are the state-of-the-art as far as quality goes, and they are made in China.
The Chinese will build in exactly as much quality as you are willing to pay for.
Tim
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01-02-2019, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Dunn, NC
Posts: 1,199
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Lighten up
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fountain
I simply cannot imagine an individual that would be a Forest River member would STILL take the time and effort to photograph and post pictures of a piece of China trash. I believe "Buy American" is quickly losing purchase.
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He didn't say he thought it was a wonderful TT and a great deal; only that it was unique and others may like to see it. I did, unusual.
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01-02-2019, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 769
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fountain
I simply cannot imagine an individual that would be a Forest River member would STILL take the time and effort to photograph and post pictures of a piece of China trash. I believe "Buy American" is quickly losing purchase.
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Harsh.
Rusty
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01-02-2019, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 5,059
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Originally Posted by ronheater70
So what if it's Chinese, if it gets the industry thinking then it's a good thing. And if the Price is right it could bring in a whole new group of People that start enjoying the RV lifestyle.
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NO. NO. NO! Don't do ANYTHING that results in better quality. What we want is to publish widely that ALL rv's are crap! That will discourage people from buying them. That will mean way fewer RV's on the road. That will mean more campsite availability!!!    
That trailer brings back memories of the Ford Woodies!!!
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I am starting to think, that I will never be old enough--------to know better.
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01-02-2019, 03:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,560
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Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
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BTW, Texas and southern Oklahoma are both closed! All sites are taken!
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01-02-2019, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 444
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It's not all garbage
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Originally Posted by kfergiez
Made is China does not necessarily mean poor quality. It has everything to do with specs and materials used.
Many things are designed in Germany, the U.S., Canada, and built in China. Almost EVERY electronic device has Chinese 'made' parts that have good quality materials and specs.
Now. When we're talking about Chinese ripoffs or cheap things that are made in China... THAT stuff is garbage (EXAMPLE: many tools from Harbor Freight). Hell, every Apple product is made in China, and is as good as quality as you can get even if you don't like how they operate.
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I have to make a point here about Harbor Freight tools. Not everything is garbage. I have some darn good tools from HF, and they were a lot cheaper than some of the more famous brands.
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01-02-2019, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chazman
I have to make a point here about Harbor Freight tools. Not everything is garbage. I have some darn good tools from HF, and they were a lot cheaper than some of the more famous brands.
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YES! I actually own some HF stuff and some of it is okay.
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01-02-2019, 04:49 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 1,075
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fountain
I simply cannot imagine an individual that would be a Forest River member ...
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Not just "a member". Ependydad has contributed vast amounts of knowledge and research on this site.
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2016 F250 2WD CC SB XLT 6.2 3,295 lb payload cap.
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01-02-2019, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southeast
Posts: 1,047
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WOW, a See In and See Out shower! I love it!
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01-02-2019, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teamfour
Not just "a member". Ependydad has contributed vast amounts of knowledge and research on this site.
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Bigotry knows no bounds.
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01-02-2019, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emjayuu
Wouldn’t go that far. Lol. We are all part of North America. Lol.
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That's what I said.
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01-02-2019, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kfergiez
Bigotry knows no bounds.
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X2!
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01-02-2019, 05:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chazman
I have to make a point here about Harbor Freight tools. Not everything is garbage. I have some darn good tools from HF, and they were a lot cheaper than some of the more famous brands.
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So true, there are some good tools there, but if you use tools professionally, you more than likely use professional tools that you don't buy at HF. That being said, yeah, they're a great place for cheap tools.
To the OP- I see you got hijacked. Sorry about that. Love the info and pics about the tiny trailers.
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01-02-2019, 06:12 PM
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waybeck2018
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Central Alabama
Posts: 763
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With that attitude I sure hope I never camp next to Fountain! Give it a break, relax some. New things peak our interests....unless you keep your head in a hole.
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01-02-2019, 06:39 PM
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geezer with gadgets
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SE Virginia
Posts: 672
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Saw a pair of these at the RV service center were we dropped the rig off at. Guy (owner of a neighboring business) said they were built in China and shipped via container to here.
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Cool!
Thinking outside the box using wood!!
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01-02-2019, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 4,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 757Dave
Cool!
Thinking outside the box using wood!!
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In the video it says it's not wood but maybe aluminum
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