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Pull Toy · 07-10-2015, 02:36 PM

With all candor, and no disrespect meant.......

The majority of Trailers, RVs, Custom Vans, Custom P.U. Trucks, Custom"Big Truck" sleepers, Custom anything... are Manufactured/Upgrades in Indiana, by the "Dutch", or "Amish" (aka Pennsylvania Dutch). A drive through eastern Indiana on I-80, or 76, all you see are acres and acres of vans, campers, and PU's ready to ship, or waiting for treatment. They do absolutely beautifully precise woodwork, and generally good overall craftsmanship.

However,because of a compromise between their religious tenets and state law. they only have to attend public school to the 8th grade level, There is an obvious deficit issue here between literacy and the reality of a "High
Tech" unit, and the manufacturer's don't fill the gap with "QUALITY QC". They depend on the "Dealer" to catch the problems. LOL $$$

Having spent hundreds of hours dealing with the "PA Dutch" and "Amish/ Mennonites" while in the Horse/Harness/Hay/Carriage business, I made many friends who were excellent businessmen, true craftsmen, but functionally illiterate, as far as labels, etc.

07-10-2015, 02:36 PM	#2
Pull Toy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southeastern Connectiut Posts: 1,306	With all candor, and no disrespect meant....... The majority of Trailers, RVs, Custom Vans, Custom P.U. Trucks, Custom"Big Truck" sleepers, Custom anything... are Manufactured/Upgrades in Indiana, by the "Dutch", or "Amish" (aka Pennsylvania Dutch). A drive through eastern Indiana on I-80, or 76, all you see are acres and acres of vans, campers, and PU's ready to ship, or waiting for treatment. They do absolutely beautifully precise woodwork, and generally good overall craftsmanship. However,because of a compromise between their religious tenets and state law. they only have to attend public school to the 8th grade level, There is an obvious deficit issue here between literacy and the reality of a "High Tech" unit, and the manufacturer's don't fill the gap with "QUALITY QC". They depend on the "Dealer" to catch the problems. LOL $$$ Having spent hundreds of hours dealing with the "PA Dutch" and "Amish/ Mennonites" while in the Horse/Harness/Hay/Carriage business, I made many friends who were excellent businessmen, true craftsmen, but functionally illiterate, as far as labels, etc. __________________ Pull Toy Steve & Jan, Ava & Emma (Mini Schnauzers): 2016 F350 Lariat 4X4 Powerstroke CC/SB "PULLTOY V" 2013 Alpine 3535RE "MAGIC CARPET IV" Proud Navy Vet!