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    • #29411
      ardvark
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      So here is my question. Can anyone cite a past buyout in the RV industry that ever benefitted end-users, i.e. owners? Just wondering!

      Steve and Andra
      2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
      Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
      2019 Northstar Laredo SC

    • #29429
      Anonymous
      Inactive

      Well post buyout, Eagle Cap, Lance, and resurrected Bigfoot still seem to be prospering, while S&S, Citation, Chalet, Alpenlite and Snow-river bit the dust.

      These are just a few TC’s that I know of.

    • #29430
      ardvark
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      Phil, I was thinking more along the lines of quality improvement. Do you think the buyouts improved quality? Just speaking as a tech, so often it seems to me the new owners search for ways to reduce costs most often to the disadvantage of buyers, but I could be wrong. Just wondering for example if Lance is better constructed after the buyout or did marketing simply improve.

      Steve and Andra
      2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
      Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
      2019 Northstar Laredo SC

    • #29433
      John Perz
      Participant

      So here is my question. Can anyone cite a past buyout in the RV industry that ever benefitted end-users, i.e. owners? Just wondering!

      Well, an article over on that other site certainly suggests that the new ownership was a good thing for Alaskan Campers.

      https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/alaskan-campers-new-ownership-announcement/?singlepage=1

      Regards
      John
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    • #29442
      ardvark
      Participant

      I think intentions are good initially, then the reality of competition and profits becomes more important. Hope not!

      Steve and Andra
      2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
      Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
      2019 Northstar Laredo SC

    • #30499
      DaveW
      Participant

      I recently sent a question to Outfitter via their website. Within a day I got a call back from the new owner.
      That never happened with the old owner, never. If he didn’t answer the phone directly, you would never hear from him.
      So, for me, the new owner is all good so far. Hopefully, they improve the quality as well, my 2010 Apex leaves a little to be desired in quality area.

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