Larry,
F/T does have a small production as compared to some other brands.
As far as being satisfied we are on our 2nd F/T. If we had not been pleased with our first one we would have went with a Newell.
There is a mixed bag as far as who does there own repairs. That will depend on your skill level, comfort level, and depth of your pockets.
F/T builds a good coach. As with anything built by human hands they will have some type of repairs. Things wears out and get outdated that will need replacing.
One reason that there are so few coments here is that most F/T owners use there own forum
Foretravel Owner's Forum -- ForeForums where they talk all kinds of repairs, upgrades, pros/cons, ect.
As far as being rich we arn't and when we are home ours stays hid down in the barn.