This is the second part of a two-part series that will attempt to address feasible solutions and present a starting point for the redesign. In no way is this an exhaustive list of possible or projected solutions. Readers are welcome to make suggestons in the comments section.

Here are some target areas for the RV industry: Energy efficiency, safety features, improved insulation for cold and hot weather uses, usable space and storage, and quality at every level of the industry.

It is, of course, quite easy to criticize strongly without offering solutions to a problem. One can suggest that the RV industry be redesigned and yet not offer workable or desireable procedures for that redesign.

This two-part series will attempt to address feasible solutions and present a starting point for the redesign. In no way is this an exhaustive list of possible or projected solutions. Readers are welcome to make suggestons in the comments section.

Two associations are now in place which might (should?) provide leadership in this regard, the RVIA and RVDA. Note that each association is funded by the membership and may be able to only make suggestions to those members. The strength of the associations and their directors is not immediately clear. However, they may be in a good position to provide the stimulus and motivation needed to reach the desired objectives.

It is no secret that the RV industry has long been one that has not produced the best RVs that could be built. RVs are not fuel efficient and are gas and diesel hogs on the highway.

It is not necessary to list the multitude of problems and deficiencies that are too often found in RVs. Nor is it necessary to determine the number of times that owners have stated strongly, "I wish that the people who: designed, built, engineered, fabricated, repaired, conceived this RV had to live in, drive, use, repair, be safe in, or be responsible for this RV."

The facts are that the RV industry has concentrated on the production and sale of RVs that are not as good, environmentally friendly or energy efficient as they can be.

Further, the consumers have reluctantly and /or enthusiastically accepted and purchased RVs that are not what they really want and need. Yes, the consumers are also responsible for the RVs that they purchase. If we, the consumers, did not buy the RVs that are being produced then the manufacturers would be forced to build better RVs.

Is it possible, practical, feasible, workable, achievable or desireable to revamp, rework, recreate, restructure, redesign and restablish the RV industry?

If the answer is "yes," how might the cooperation of key components, leaders and followers be achieved, focused, and utilized to the greatest advantage for all concerned? What must be done to gain agreement among the different factions of the industry? Can leaders meet and set goals and objectives that will be accepted and incorporated by the industry and by consumers?

If the answer is "no," then will the industry survive, prosper, succeed and/or continue while producing and offering less than the best quality RVs and less than the consumers deserve? Will the weakest companies fail, as in the past, due in part to inferior quality products, poor design and weak management?

My contention is that both the consumer and the producers must rethink their positions and develop a more constructive RV industry.

In future articles in this series I intend to draw upon my own experience of >50 years in RVing and 77 years of life to offer some constructive suggestions toward achieving an improved RV industrial footprint.