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Originally Posted by flipflop
That means 'cheapen' the build. They don't need maple cabinetry, they can go veneer like everybody else does. Those kind of cost-cutting things.
Trailmanor's selling point is it's a unique hardbody expandable, they have to attract buyers with a cheap price entry level. Otherwise they'll go the way of Hi-Lo.
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Let's be candid, it's a niche vehicle.
Going cheap with veneer in a vehicle like a TM with all it's inherent flex would be a huge mistake. Finger jointed laminate would look like the inside of an Austin, TX roadhouse after one 30 mile tow. Peanuts on the floor, and more creaks and rattles than a hail damaged Chevrolet Vega.
Hi-Lo's problem (one of many) was the weight of the escalating system, which required a higher towing capacity vehicle with the
ONLY advantage being the lower/smaller sail area while towing. The Hi-Lo had a small(ish) floor plan for the relative weight.
Value and quality is more important to a TM owner than low acquisition cost.