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Forum: Industry News 02-16-2023, 02:17 PM
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Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Customers defending high prices support high...

Customers defending high prices support high prices. Statements such as quality is not cheap doesn’t help. Meaningless MSRP by 30% forcing customers to interact with used car salesmanship mentality...
Forum: Industry News 12-26-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
“The problem — the guide bushing on the parking...

“The problem — the guide bushing on the parking brake awl may fatigue, possibly resulting in the parking awl not engaging and resulting in vehicle rollaway — was to be rectified with a software...
Forum: Industry News 12-18-2022, 04:02 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Gas mileage and high fuel cost could drive this...

Gas mileage and high fuel cost could drive this market change. As and large towables are primary guzzlers, followed by Cs and Bs have the best gas mileage.
Forum: Industry News 02-09-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Do they use wire nuts?

Do they use wire nuts?
Forum: Industry News 05-18-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Thank you for this data. It would be nice to know...

Thank you for this data. It would be nice to know camper van ratio to other RVs in Europe. I tried but couldn't find it.
Forum: Industry News 04-26-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
I assume that small mom and pop expensive outlets...

I assume that small mom and pop expensive outlets from Portland OR are not included in these numbers. DIY could add significantly to these numbers as well.

https://www.benchmarkvehicles.com/...
Forum: Industry News 04-25-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Hymer/Roadtrek provided lower cost options which...

Hymer/Roadtrek provided lower cost options which are not served by Airstream, so this market could be price limited, perhaps young families price limits.
Forum: Industry News 10-12-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Perhaps these number will speak in German to...

Perhaps these number will speak in German to Hymer Germany management, their English must be limited.
Forum: Industry News 08-13-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
Great summary, George.

Great summary,

George.
Forum: Industry News 08-13-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
This cheap and shoddy build strategy will hound...

This cheap and shoddy build strategy will hound them for long time, Hymer either misjudge the NA market or execute poorly their entry to NA. Hymer must have known Jim Hamill’s reckless strategy, so...
Forum: Industry News 08-12-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
It would be interesting to see the US market...

It would be interesting to see the US market reaction to potential availability of T6 Campers at UK prices. I am sure VW must have done diligent evaluation of bringing T6 to US or not, but my gut...
Forum: Industry News 06-29-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
I would be nice to know what are the actual...

I would be nice to know what are the actual statistics for the base vehicle, Sprinter, PM, or Transit. I would not be surprised that we are seeing results of Sergio Marchionne leadership, Fiat has...
Forum: Industry News 04-02-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
I don’t know if I understand your point correctly...

I don’t know if I understand your point correctly that less expensive Class B have lower boondocking capability. Lower cost RV vans with LPG appliances are greatly capable for boondocking without...
Forum: Industry News 04-02-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
It is always a matter of perspective, more and...

It is always a matter of perspective, more and younger people will enjoy B-class camping, just like we did with young kids. Having a healthy competition is always better for any product to deliver a...
Forum: Industry News 03-31-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
This is a very welcome news, largest growth in...

This is a very welcome news, largest growth in the RV market, it should also increase competition for new B-class vans.

George.
Forum: Industry News 03-17-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
A very good point, I missed that. So Promaster is...

A very good point, I missed that. So Promaster is penetrating the B market well.

George.
Forum: Industry News 03-17-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
?

Me too. All info about the Airstream leadership position from multiple sources states "...Airstream announced...." This info is not in synch with this one - Hymer: An Emerging Factor in B-Van Market...
Forum: Industry News 03-12-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
In 1977 we were debating about getting Volvo or...

In 1977 we were debating about getting Volvo or VW Westfalia, both were at $7K, gladly we chose VW. 1985 we were replacing VW with the new one, Westfalia was $20K and Volvo was $20K. 2013 we decided...
Forum: Industry News 03-12-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 276,859
Posted By GeorgeRa
The difference between the bottom line models...

The difference between the bottom line models based on Fiat from Winnabego and Hymer/Roadtrek is $20K – 30%. Love the competition, in time B-Class prices could by at parity with EU.

George.
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