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By: JD Gallant February 28, 2019 1 Comment

The recession put many manufacturers out of business and the big survivors bought their assets. Of those smaller companies that survived, many were bought by the Big Four but mostly by the Giant Two. Of the approximately 600 brands now in existence, of the giant RV companies (as of January 2019) Thor owns 205 RV brands and Forest River owns 165 brands. Financial institutions own these companies.

RV Confidential #13 - How We Rate RVs

RV Confidential #13 - How We Rate RVs

By: JD Gallant February 04, 2019 9 Comments

RV Confidential #12: Small RVs can make a great home away from home

RV Confidential #12: Small RVs can make a great home away from home

By: JD Gallant May 05, 2018 2 Comments

RV Confidential #11: Short Wheelbases and Accidents go hand in hand!

RV Confidential #11: Short Wheelbases and Accidents go hand in hand!

By: JD Gallant January 30, 2018 11 Comments

RV Confidential #10: The New Kid on a Shopping Spree!

RV Confidential #10: The New Kid on a Shopping Spree!

By: JD Gallant November 20, 2017 4 Comments

RV Confidential #9: Aluminum or Wood RV Framing

RV Confidential #9: Aluminum or Wood RV Framing

By: JD Gallant October 04, 2017 9 Comments

RV Confidential #8: Born Free Disappears...

RV Confidential #8: Born Free Disappears...

By: JD Gallant August 08, 2017 4 Comments

RV Confidential #7 RV Roofs: Failures Can Be Costly!

RV Confidential #7 RV Roofs: Failures Can Be Costly!

By: JD Gallant June 11, 2017 1 Comment

RV Confidential #6 Watch Those Axles! A True Story

RV Confidential #6 Watch Those Axles! A True Story

By: JD Gallant June 11, 2017

RV Confidential #5: Will Thor Kill Jayco?

RV Confidential #5: Will Thor Kill Jayco?

By: JD Gallant April 10, 2017 3 Comments

Using your Motorhome, Fifthwheel, or Travel Trailer in a Disaster

Using your Motorhome, Fifthwheel, or Travel Trailer in a Disaster

By: CONNIE GALLANT March 08, 2017

Staying Out of the Ditch - RV Safety

Staying Out of the Ditch - RV Safety

By: JD Gallant January 20, 2017 1 Comment

Overweight Trailers and Fifth Wheels

Overweight Trailers and Fifth Wheels

By: JD Gallant January 02, 2017

The Toy Hauler Bandwagon

The Toy Hauler Bandwagon

By: JD Gallant January 02, 2017

RV Confidential #4: Pricing Games...

RV Confidential #4: Pricing Games...

By: JD Gallant October 17, 2016 3 Comments

Read the Fine Print!

Read the Fine Print!

By: CONNIE GALLANT October 03, 2016

RV Confidential #3: RV Interiors . . .

RV Confidential #3: RV Interiors . . .

By: JD Gallant September 19, 2016 2 Comments

RV Confidential #2: Who Bought What Brands . .

RV Confidential #2: Who Bought What Brands . .

By: JD Gallant September 19, 2016 1 Comment

RV Confidential #1 - And now there are two . . .

RV Confidential #1 - And now there are two . . .

By: JD Gallant August 01, 2016 1 Comment