We have a 2207T and are experiencing the same problems with both the dinette and the sofa/bed. We bought our Hi-Lo a little over a year ago and at the time it had barely been used. We subsequently spent about 8 weeks traveling in it.

In May we went to Canada and Alaska where we spent 12 weeks. We then returned home for a couple of months. Currently, we just finished the second month of what will be a three month stay in San Diego.

I can relate to complaints shared by people posting on this site. With absolutely no exaggeration both our bed and dinette have become progressively more uncomfortable to the point where they are both worn out. In fact, my butt aches as I sit on the rock-hard bench of the dinette typing this post on my laptop. It's really hard to believe that they were built this cheaply by such a reputable company.

I'm reading with interest what others have done or plan to do in order to correct this manufacturing defect. We'll be returning to Central Oregon in February where we're planning to address the issue while it's parked for the winter. At this point, I'm not sure exactly what that will be, but I do know we won't be taking it on another long trip until it's been fixed.

The foam in our '95 is just fine still. There must have been a change in the manufacturing process either because of cost of the materials, fire safety requirements or EPA regulations. The newer Hi Los are still well made except for this aren't they?

In answer to your question, I would say yes. No better or worse than older years, and the framing is aluminum from 2000 up both models.The foam in our 95 Towlite is still good also as is the material.

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Rich
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
99 Ford Explorer 4DR 4X4