LOL.... That is the truth. I bet expo. Trailers are like stereo equipment, 100% makeup...
I can see the cost when it comes to some of the premium larger trailers and especially when you have a small to mid sized business with a ton of overhead because of skilled labor, insurance, liability and such... But my gosh, if it's a small off-road trailer with a RTT and some storage, why does it cost over 15K? Perhaps the RTTs is a good example. If it's made in South Africa or Ausi land the materials used are superior, the cost of skilled labor is high and then there is shipping on top of that = premium cost with a standard margin. If it's made in China materials are ok, labor is cheap and the single most exspensive part of the tent is the shipping = near premium cost and a much larger margin. If a business can make money it will, I don't fault that. We as consumers need to educate ourselves as best as we can so we can make a somewhat informed descision... Again, I don't mind paying for something, heck, I don't mind paying a premium for something, but if I'm paying a premium price it better be of premium quality. Don't tell me a "Smitty Built" RTT is of comparable quality and design To a "Howling Moon", I'm a little crazy but I'm not dumb. Likewise, trailers, OMG, probably gonna ruffle feathers but a "Ruger" trailer for 6K ??? Or a base Schutt XV3 for 15k, my new Subi. Cross trek was on sale last year for 20K out the door and it's a 4x4 wagon with a power train and an interior... Not a box with a frame, a lid, off the shelf lights, and a mounting location for a RTT....