Chinese camper trailer paradox

Why saving money on a camper can cost you in the end.

You have been saving up for years for the big one, the big trip around Australia. You have everything ready to go, the oil in the 4WD is changed, everything is packed in the brand new camper trailer and life is good. The dream has become reality.

You hit the road. The horizon is wide open, the engine is purring like a kitten as the state borders roll past. Then, suddenly, you realise something is wrong. The trailer is making a strange noise. You pull over to investigate.

“Probably just one of the safety chains,” you say as you get out, still smiling. Then you see it. Your dream has become a nightmare: the chassis is cracked. You aren’t smiling any more… - read the full article here