The RV manufactuerers that are publicly held, make a living creating a product that appears to give their customers more than they are really getting.
CEO's of those companies, answer to their shareholders who demand that, and they create rewards when they achieve that success.
Look at what happened to airlines when they were deregulated.
They created a new product to match what we still want today. We pick the cheapest flights and accept less service.
Same for the large RV companies.
Same for most publicly held companies in all business segments.
Quality products and services come from niche companies who's business model is opposite most larger companies.
But they have to have higher prices for the better components, labor and higher cost of doing business because of lower volumes.
We all have to decide, can we spend for that level of quality and if not, how close can we get to that level with the least amount of money spent.
Would be nice to not have to make that decision..walk in and say, "Just sell me the best, you got!"
Individually it is hard to outsmart folks who know more than us....but, we do have fourms, internet and the wise folks on these forums to help us!