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Bama Pod 
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Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Location: Huntsville AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 89 |
 Topic: Buying non-Chinese made stuffPosted: 28 Oct 2016 at 7:49pm |
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I just today got my shipment of mostly Camco stuff ordered from Amazon. Sadly most made in China but was surprised that several items were here. Sadly when ordering things, country of origin is either not listed or impossible to find. But I did buy the Progressive Industries EMSPT30C from good old North Carolina. Probably the single most important item to purchase for any RV so I wanted a good one.
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 7:18pm |
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Ditto !
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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birderdiane526
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Joined: 08 May 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 320 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 4:41pm |
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I bet if you "Google" USA-made camping gear, you might find something. I am going to check right now! We, too, try to buy USA-made.
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Diane and Michael
2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 4:37pm |
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I am with you bama, at least there are still great shoes and boots made in the U.S.A. A large factory is located in Rockford, MI that make Wolverine shoes, another great maker is Red Wings, both are quality footwear.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Bama Pod
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Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Location: Huntsville AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 89 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 2:41pm |
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True, no guarantee. But maybe it means my neighbor can keep his/her job for a little longer. Just don't close down the Chinese restaurants!
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
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sailor323
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Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 2:31pm |
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Sad to say that it is difficult to find certain products that are not made in China, even certain foods. That being said, "Made in USA" is not necessarily a guarantee of quality. Caveat emptor!
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Bama Pod
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Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Location: Huntsville AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 89 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 1:21pm |
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Sadly for some things there is just not many (or no) choices.
But I always look at "Made in ..." and will always spend a little more for non-Chinese. Don't have anything personal against the Chinese. I'm just tired of all the junk-products dumped on our shores. And will go out of my way to get "Made in "U.S.A". |
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
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Happy Tripping
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Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 11:54am |
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I am NOT unusually chauvinistic but with China messing around in the S. China Sea and even threatening us, I'd like to avoid sending my $$ there.
The big chains like Walmart and Harbor Freight seem to concentrate on made-in-China products, is there a source for alternatives that you use?
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