Steverino makes several good points. These problems are not unique to TM and it would be unfair to single them out. On the other hand, the cost of a new TM is quite a bit higher than most comparably sized standard trailers, ostensibly because they are built better. That is one of the big reasons we bought a TM. There is certainly a lot of great engineering here, along with accessories and furnishings that are definitely high end, at least within the RV industry. My point is that, as long as they are making a high-end product, it makes sense to match the quality of materials with a like quality of installation. It doesn't cost any more to install one staple correctly than it does to stab at a piece seven times with a staple gun. If adjoining pieces can't be accessed easily and this is the only way to join them, then you have identified a place where the process should be changed. This is what QC people do, and it speaks highly for TM that they, hopefully, are doing this.
One great place to start would be to study corporate aircraft interior completion centers. They build strong, lightweight interiors that hold up for years in difficult environments. The question becomes whether we, as purchasers, are willing to pay for this quality and innovation.
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