Posted 2007-11-28 6:30 PM (#72016) Subject: Appliance mismatch in LQ
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Posts: 46 Location: Prior Lake, MN
Can anyone tell me why manufactures go to all the trouble to make a nice LQ trailer and then use a gray/black lined fridge and a white stove or any other color microwave? I see the insides of some where nothing actually matches.
Okay, I know there is much more to a trailer than the color scheme but uffda(in my MN accent)this is something that it seems would be easy to control. It makes me wonder what other details that are less visible are not a priority.
Posted 2007-11-28 10:41 PM (#72026 - in reply to #72016) Subject: RE: Appliance mismatch in LQ
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
When we were shopping for a new trailer, we went to three conversion companies to price interiors and learn about the availability of various products. At that time there were three colour choices in appliances, black, white and stainless. At two of the places we were not given our choice of colours. When asked why, we were told that it was because they only stocked one colour. When we objected and pressed the issue, we learned that they got a better deal from the manufacturer, if the conversion companies bought in bulk and one colour.
The other company would install anything available, but in some instances charge almost double their standard price, because of the inconvenience of having to place "special orders".
When shopping for a LQ interior, the process is similar to the purchase of a new home. Everything usually is chosen by the purchaser; cabinets, counter top materials, fabrics, floor covering, wall colours, types of appliances etc. etc. But appliance colour choices seem to be dictated by the installers.
It basically boils down to what the company has on hand when your trailer's LQ is built and what they were able to buy at the best price. You, the person paying a king's ransom, has the least say in what you will receive.
If you are looking at a used trailer, it may be that one or more of the appliances has failed or were upgraded and replaced. I've seen this concerning microwaves and cook tops.
Posted 2007-11-29 10:59 AM (#72041 - in reply to #72016) Subject: RE: Appliance mismatch in LQ
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Posts: 406 Location: Minneapolis, MN
Assuming that the manufacturer of the appliances is the same, then they should match in color, but I would think that LQ companies quick quite accustomed to working with appliances in which they have known dimensions to work with. ie: they get comfortable working with xyz brand.
Posted 2007-12-23 11:35 AM (#73315 - in reply to #72016) Subject: RE: Appliance mismatch in LQ
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Appliance paint is cheap and easy to use for refrigerator and microwave. Also, you can change the door panels for many of the refrigerators, often with white on one side and black on the other, so check yours.
Appliance mismatch in LQ
