As someone that builds high-end off road campers and utv trailers, I completely agree with the direct to consumer model.
There are situations where dealers make more than the manufacture. If the dealer has more than 1 brand they don't have to be loyal to your brand, they just move the customer...
Direct to Consumer is good for the consumer at the time of sales, but a repair network needed.
There are very successful RV companies that do direct to consumer, but the majority of their parts are common among all RV brands. This will not be the case with Scout Motors.