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09-08-2015, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16 ft
Posts: 654
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Fiberglass RV production backlog
I saw today that Escape trailers are sold out thru the end of 2016.
Does anyone know how other manufacturers are doing? Scamp, Casita, etc.
Thanks, john
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09-08-2015, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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You know what works really well to find out this kind of information. A telephone, simply call each manufacturer. Bet they'll tell you when you could expect any trailer you might consider.
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09-08-2015, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16 ft
Posts: 654
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byron Kinnaman
You know what works really well to find out this kind of information. A telephone, simply call each manufacturer. Bet they'll tell you when you could expect any trailer you might consider.
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That sounds too much like effort. Not to mention hold times, busy signals, etc. Just thought some other folks here might have the info and others in the group might be interested.
I don't expect to ever be in the market again as my Scamp should last 40 more years, probably longer than I will be using it.
John
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09-08-2015, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack L
Trailer: Sold the Bigfoot 17-Looking for a new one
Washington
Posts: 1,561
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Linck
I saw today that Escape trailers are sold out thru the end of 2016.
Does anyone know how other manufacturers are doing? Scamp, Casita, etc.
Thanks, john
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I'm a very impatient person and hate to wait for anything but if I was in the market for a new trailer I would probably order an Escape and wait. A 5.0 TA would sure be nice .
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09-09-2015, 01:44 PM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: Oliver Legacy
Posts: 80
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falling into the etc column at Oliver Travel Trailers we are booking for May 2016 deliveries. The whole RV industry is booming, let's hope it last for everyone.
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09-09-2015, 01:56 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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My brother just ordered an Escape 19 the other day. Last weekend he was telling folks that he was going to get it on Dec 9th.......next year.
The wait is worth it, IMHO.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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09-12-2015, 08:12 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Donald
Trailer: Scamp 16
Ohio
Posts: 16
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Scamp Wait time
I ordered my Scamp 16' in April for a week of October 5 delivery...21 weeks.
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09-12-2015, 08:54 PM
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Administrator
Name: Mary
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21; formerly Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,941
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Wow, Jim. A 20016 Escape? That's some lead time!
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09-13-2015, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 651
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Scamp often get caught up during winter. Last year I called them in February and they had a couple that were not claimed. I was able to make a few adjustments too. Put down a required amount and picked it up in May.
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09-13-2015, 09:06 PM
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Commercial Member
Name: Charlie Y
Trailer: Escape 21 - Felicity
Oregon
Posts: 1,583
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Put the manufacturer on notice for what you want. They all get cancellations for various reasons. Our 6 month wait time for an Escape (after the deposit was placed) went to 6 weeks when we took a cancelled production slot. Not a built trailer, but a slot - so we got exactly what we ordered.
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09-14-2015, 03:58 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 2010
Posts: 5,185
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Yet despite the popularity, fiberglass campers are still rare. We're just back from 3 weeks on the road and most nights we were the only egg in the campground. Raz
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09-14-2015, 04:34 AM
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Member
Name: Bob
Trailer: Scamp
Illinois
Posts: 66
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Scamp Lead time
Just got back for Scamp in Bakkus, MN. Saturday afternoon. If you ordered a Deluxe now, it would be built in February 2016.
BobH.
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09-14-2015, 06:31 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Gordon
Trailer: 2015 Scamp (16 Std Layout 4) with '15 Toyota Sienna LE Tug
North Carolina
Posts: 5,155
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH.
Just got back for Scamp in Bakkus, MN. Saturday afternoon. If you ordered a Deluxe now, it would be built in February 2016.
BobH.
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While, like Gene, I would expect Scamp to have shorter wait times in the winter, that might not be the case since the wait time reported by Bob echo's the wait time for my Scamp (and Richard's also), which was ordered in April.
Promised delivery is 148 days later, or 21 weeks and one day.
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09-16-2015, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 17 ft Eggcamper / Chevy S-10
Posts: 699
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Escape won't even be accepting new orders until "early 2016" - and those will all be for 2017! At least a 15 month wait time. I credit a lot of this to the favorable exchange rate with Canada.
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09-17-2015, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Marky
Trailer: Casita
Texas
Posts: 266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray N
Escape won't even be accepting new orders until "early 2016" - and those will all be for 2017! At least a 15 month wait time. I credit a lot of this to the favorable exchange rate with Canada.
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The favorable exchange rate, great design, great quality control, and great customer service. Escape is a company that cares.
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09-17-2015, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Supply and demand. One of those Econ101 things some of learned about in college. It's a GOOD thing. Almost automatically adds value to the asset we own.
I waited seven years to get Ten Forward. Those that want to buy now and have to wait months shouldn't... BITC ... complain
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-17-2015, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ellpea
Trailer: 1989 Lil Bigfoot
CA
Posts: 1,379
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I waited seven years to get Ten Forward.
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Donna, I don't mean to take this sideways... too far....
But how did your trailer get its name?
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EllPea in CA
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09-17-2015, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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I'm sitting in a campground with 400 sites in mid-September and this place is jammed full of huge RVs.
This is the boomer generation moving through the economy, with force.
I think you could sell anything you make that has wheels.
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09-18-2015, 05:44 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ellpea in CA
Donna, I don't mean to take this sideways... too far....
But how did your trailer get its name?
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Here's the story, direct link: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post463704
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-18-2015, 06:31 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Former 1978 Trillium 4500 owner (now 2010 R-pod)
Ontario
Posts: 235
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Hi Donna,
This was my boat in 1997. Note the name on the bow. I think I have you beat by a few years...
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