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Forum: Industry News 08-04-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
"So I have 1,700 lbs to work with." For...

"So I have 1,700 lbs to work with."

For contrast, my Roadtrek Etrek has most of the bells and whistles including 8 AGM batteries (probably 600-700 lbs) and the specs say I still have 2500 lbs for...
Forum: Industry News 08-03-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
I think you can, everything is just going to have...

I think you can, everything is just going to have to be smaller capacity and lighter... and likely much more expensive. I'd be curious to hear what the limitations were from David, the cost...
Forum: Industry News 07-23-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Apparently the deal for Roadtrek's assets has...

Apparently the deal for Roadtrek's assets has closed and Rapido is in the process of moving parts and equipment to the plant in Cambridge that they assumed the lease on. We should be seeing some real...
Forum: Industry News 06-28-2019, 02:24 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Exactly. It makes Roadtreks stand out in the sea...

Exactly. It makes Roadtreks stand out in the sea of identical chassis that make up the class B universe. Its a part of the branding that established Roadtrek as the leading class B brand while...
Forum: Industry News 06-27-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
I don't know why they would drop models that have...

I don't know why they would drop models that have proven popular with dealers and customers and start over with all new models. It would seem that is just devaluing the Roadtrek brand you just paid...
Forum: Industry News 06-27-2019, 01:26 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
There is an interesting interview with...

There is an interesting interview with Westphalia's general manaager...
Forum: Industry News 05-06-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
The stories I have seen say they intend to use...

The stories I have seen say they intend to use only one of the "Cambridge" plants. Given that the Shirley plant was the focus of the Roadtrek brand production, I wonder if that is in addition to the...
Forum: Industry News 04-20-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Rapido Philosophy

Rapido's Philosophy (https://www.rapido-motorhome.co.uk/rapido_discover-rapido_rapidoas-philosophy.phtml) may give some indication of what we can expect.

"RAPIDO has evolved from a quality French...
Forum: Industry News 04-18-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Bargain is in the eyes of the beholder, but there...

Bargain is in the eyes of the beholder, but there are a lot of people who disagree with you about Roadtrek and are satisfied customers. I think a new Agile for less than $80,000 is a bargain to most...
Forum: Industry News 04-18-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
"since their prices excluded the warranty...

"since their prices excluded the warranty presumably."

Why would you say that? They certainly had a warranty when the dealer bought them. The description on the Roadtrek website continues to...
Forum: Industry News 04-18-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Of course revenue from current customers pays for...

Of course revenue from current customers pays for the warranty work for past customers and they will ultimately pay for the purchase and all its associated costs as well. There is no free lunch.
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Forum: Industry News 04-17-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,149
Posted By RossWilliams
Rapido owns the Westfalia brand for nearly 10...

Rapido owns the Westfalia brand for nearly 10 years after they bought it out of bankruptcy. They have bought a number of other small rv companies in Europe. They said they planned to reopen one plant...
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