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Originally Posted by T and C
I suspect the Elkmont was the killer product. Not because it is a bad idea but with people bringing their trailers back for repair and outright demands for their money back, their reputation was hurt badly.
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When the Elkmont first came out, the dealers were saying that they sold more of them than the folding models. And I've yet to find another light-weight trailer with a layout we like for around the $22,000 we paid (or less). So I do think they were a potentially viable product.
Unfortunately, the initial quality really, really sucked. (But that seems to be behind us now as we get ready for another trip to Florida).
Starting up a whole new line of trailers at the beginning of a major recession/depression must have put a tremendous financial strain on the company. These are luxury items for most. And perhaps that financial strain and subsequent cut-backs was why the Elkmont's initial quality suffered.
Frankly, I'd be surprised if any of the RV manufacturers are making much of a profit, if any, these days.
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