[worknomore]

All of the manufacturers in the Elkhart/Goshen area tout 'Amish craftsmanship', which is nothing more than an endearing term to make you think you're getting something special over & above a unit built somewhere else in the country. Truth is, it is the quality control at the end of the assembly line that is in dire need of revamping (and there is no other labor in the area besides the Amish). Inspection for defects prior to shipping is a joke in this industry, and is no different at the Montana plant. Everyone who owns one knows this to be true, and if you are FORTUNATE to get one with no or minor problems, you are the EXCEPTION. Montana/Keystone knows this to be true, but they must believe it is CHEAPER for them to have the dealer take care of their poor Q.C. than to do it at the factory. The bean counters run the show...

It must work, we (RVers) keep on buying the rejects they keep on shipping. By the way, I've been to the factory also, and it is like stepping back in time. Nothing like a modern assembly plant. Do you ever wonder if too much 'old world crafsmanship' is the root of the problem, or a combination of that and the old standby - corporate greed?

Oh, and 'yes', we'll probably buy another one...