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11-19-2008, 08:26 AM
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Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
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11-19-2008, 09:04 AM
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Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
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The video in the link does not work for me.
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11-19-2008, 09:07 AM
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Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
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Hmmm... it opens in Windows Media Player for me.
Roger
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11-19-2008, 09:12 AM
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Trailer: 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel Dlx / 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4
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oh wow.. thats to bad........
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11-19-2008, 09:24 AM
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Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
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I am having computer issues, time for a full tuneup methinks. Is there a written article anywhere? I sure do find this surprising news.
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11-19-2008, 09:53 AM
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I was able to watch it on my laptop, sad news if it does end up happening. They did say they got the news from employees, and not Bigfoot. I really like the quality of their product.
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11-19-2008, 11:06 AM
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Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
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Bigfoot trailer are really well built but the prices are really up there. As well even the smallest 17 footer requires a big V6 or V8 tow vehicle. Bigfoot have been catering to an older, wealthier demographic that all of a sudden doesn't feel so wealthy. Hopefully it's just a slowdown for them and not an outright shutdown.
Escape trailers pricing is much more reasonable for young families like ours as well as offering the new smaller trailers for smaller TV's. I think they are well positioned to hold up for the next couple years.
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11-19-2008, 11:10 AM
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Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
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Quote:
Bigfoot have been catering to an older, wealthier demographic that all of a sudden doesn't feel so wealthy. Hopefully it's just a slowdown for them and not an outright shutdown.
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Booker, Bigfoot has actually catered to those of use who use our trailers year-round. The features that allow one to do that are, frankly, heavy and expensive. Because those features are expensive they have tended to sell to folks willing to spend that kind of money... and I'll admit that's not necessarily young families. So, while the result may be as you've stated, the reasons are very different.
Rog
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11-19-2008, 11:41 AM
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Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
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Ah, I see what you mean. Not trying to knock Bigfoot - Before I bought the Trillium I had pretty much decided to buy an 80's 17' bigfoot - however it meant us upgrading to a larger TV then we had planned on.
I spent a weekend in our trailer in February here on Vancouver Island - not something I would recommend to do long term =)
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11-19-2008, 12:14 PM
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Trailer: Scamp 16 ft and Trillium 4500
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Sad to hear. I think much of the RV market has been affected by the recession. I was at Hehr window factory a few weeks ago, and the saleslady told me that they had an overstock of pre-made windows which were supposed to be for "Weekend Warrior", but WW went out of business, so they were stuck with a bunch of windows (they are offering these at a substantial discout, BTW).
I was shocked, as here in SoCal, Weekend Warrior RV's are everywhere.
At the same time, I have seen many new lightweight trailers coming out, such as the "new" Shasta Aerflyte, and the "new" Serro Scotty, the Airstream Safari Sport, as well as the T[at]b models. I suspect folks are gravitating to trailers that will save gas money. Probably good news for Scamp, EggCamper, and Escape.
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11-19-2008, 12:31 PM
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Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
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Wow, I have seen those around up here too - Toy Haulers always seemed over the top for me. Camping's for getting away from everything, not bringing everything with you =)
Weekend Warrior RV manufacturer goes out of business
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11-19-2008, 01:54 PM
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Trailer: 1981 13 ft Scamp / Nissan Titan
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Well, if they do go out it will only bolster the resale prices on existing Bigfoot trailers which already seem to hold pretty good resale prices.
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11-19-2008, 02:56 PM
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Trailer: Boler 1984
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This'll only make Scamp and Escape look even better.
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11-19-2008, 05:56 PM
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Trailer: No Trailer Yet
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Thats not surprizing. I was there this past summer on a working day and no one around.
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11-19-2008, 06:21 PM
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Trailer: 2001 13 ft Scamp / 1993 Jeep Cherokee
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Here's a site that was posted to the Yahoo Scampers site regarding the Bigfoot closure.
http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/
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11-19-2008, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
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Also confirmed on CBC radio right now - they had the mayor of the local city on discussing what a blow this was to the community. Sad story.
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11-19-2008, 07:45 PM
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Trailer: 2005 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 ft
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This is sad news. S&I have always loved Bigfoot for all their differences - wider, cold weather insulation, floor plans and high(est) quality. Don't get me wrong, I love our casita SD, but the difference in price between the casita and the bigfoot buys quite a bit, if you ask me.
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11-19-2008, 09:06 PM
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Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
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Hi: All... This is very sad news indeed!!! Fiberglass comes fiberglass goes. Why do some endure and some don't???
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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11-19-2008, 09:41 PM
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Trailer: Escape 17 ft
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Quote:
Hi: All... This is very sad news indeed!!! Fiberglass comes fiberglass goes. Why do some endure and some don't???
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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Same reason GM, Ford and Chrysler are in such trouble. They didn't read the market and didn't respond fast enough. Like 10 years ago.
Bigfoot has a rep for heavy, heavily insulated trailers and campers. That's great for guys with full size pickups with V8s who go hunting. Then people began to frown on hunting and gas guzzlers. Those in the market were looking for light-weight trailers with solar panels.
I have an idea for window boxes for herb gardens that can be retro-fitted to light weight trailers. Anybody care to join me in this enterprise?
baglo
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11-19-2008, 09:53 PM
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Trailer: 2008 Oliver Legacy Elite
Posts: 904
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I saw a post on another forum last night with the link to the tv report. I'm really sorry for all the employees in this small town, and for the owners, as well. I've only seen a few Bigfoot campers, but they looked like "rock solid" product.
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