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04-24-2015, 09:52 AM
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Mystery trailer venture
So as some of you know I purchased the mystery trailer venture in Michigan. I leave Monday to go supervise the equipment being loaded for transport. They should be back in the northwest May 4th. Please read my go fund me and share so we can get these time capsule beauties on the road! Thanks guys!
gofundme.com/st6qg8c
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04-24-2015, 10:45 AM
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#2
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Member
Name: Samuel
Trailer: Burro
New York
Posts: 51
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That design is so cool, though I would like to see more pictures. Do you have either of the models on the road?
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04-24-2015, 11:18 AM
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#3
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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On the road
No, only one is on a frame but non of the shells are completed. Once they get to Seattle they will get completed. I plan on posting pics of the process. Please share the go fund so we can get the word out. Everyone who donates get placed in a drawing for a custom trailer!
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04-24-2015, 06:33 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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Do you have a business plan you can post?
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04-25-2015, 12:02 AM
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#5
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Business plan
Yes I have a business plan, I can modify it for posting here however I am leaving Monday to go supervise the shipping. I won't have time to do that until I get back. I have a business plan, manufacturer, equipment, shipping, warehouse space, buyers, sellers (including one of the largest nw dealers) interested in selling them. I am really excited about these trailers and so are many others in the field.
I hope everyone will spread the word and support them :-)
Every dollar donated is a chance to win one when they go into production
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04-25-2015, 12:35 AM
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#6
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaynebee
Every dollar donated is a chance to win one when they go into production
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Sorry, I'd like to see a lot more than a lottery for my dollar.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
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04-25-2015, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Just a thought
I don't know if this is an appropriate post but.... I was fortunate in my life and would sometimes give a gift to others who were struggling or attempting a new path without my consideration of the outcome. Sometimes a little kick is what separate success from failure. Many times a gift started some one on a new path, in part because someone unexpectedly cared.
A donation to this person's attempt should not be considered an investment, other then in her and her drive to create a business. It is a gift and like all gifts it is given without expectation of return. If asked by the recipient if I expect pay back, I always say no, except that may be they'll have the chance some day to do the same.
Those willing to strike out and start a business are rare. They deserve support. They can make a difference.
I will support this effort.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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04-25-2015, 08:43 AM
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#8
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Many thanks
Thank you so very much for any donations. I know a lottery might not be worth it to some but right now that's all I can offer as a thank you for your generosity. I believe in paying it forward and have even when I had nothing to give. My family and I have been blessed with a lot and I try and help whoever whenever I can. My family and I believe in this venture and have gone "all in" with everything we have. Every donation to help get these beautiful vintage trailers on the road is beyond appreciated. Blessings to each and everyone of you! Thank you
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04-25-2015, 08:47 AM
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#9
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Beyond appreciated, beautiful words and elegantly put. Many many thank you's @honda03824
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04-25-2015, 11:14 AM
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Junior Member
Name: joe
Trailer: Currently Shopping
Missouri
Posts: 10
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What the heck are we talking about, seems I got in late,are there any pictures???
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04-25-2015, 12:11 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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The "Mystery Trailer Venture" is abut a group of unfinished FGRV's and their molds, apparently from the early 1970's, that were recently put on Craigslist and bought by Jayne above.
Here is a link to her gofundme page with some pics of the project:
You will have to copy and paste to open.
gofundme.com/st6qg8c
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04-25-2015, 12:23 PM
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#12
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Pics
Yes this was a discussion that followed my go fund me linkgofundme.com/st6qg8c
The link has the pictures and story behind it. Please check it out and share it. Thank you
@ Bob Miller 1960-1963 :-)
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04-25-2015, 05:03 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: '88 Scamp 16, layout 4
North Florida
Posts: 1,547
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Jayne, I will be very interested to follow your venture and wish you great success. I will offer a couple of (unsolicited) words of advice. One, please keep us (the FGRV members) informed of your progress, but be prepared for members to respond with the unvarnished truth as they see it. Some here (not me of course ) can be pretty opinionated, but they also have a wealth of knowledge on the subject. The other point is to carefully consider your intended market segment and PRICE POINT. Bring to market a QUALITY product at a price that makes sense and you will do very well. Good luck!
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04-25-2015, 05:17 PM
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#14
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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[QUOT=Timber Wolf;518108]Jayne, I will be very interested to follow your venture and wish you great success. I will offer a couple of (unsolicited) words of advice. One, please keep us (the FGRV members) informed of your progress, but be prepared for members to respond with the unvarnished truth as they see it. Some here (not me of course ) can be pretty opinionated, but they also have a wealth of knowledge on the subject. The other point is to carefully consider your intended market segment and PRICE POINT. Bring to market a QUALITY product at a price that makes sense and you will do very well. Good luck![/QUOTE]
Thank you, yes that is the plan. The manufacturer that will be fabricating the shells does exclusive work for NOAA with their tsunami warning systems (those things survive decades in the ocean) they have done work for Disney and I chose them because their quality and craftsmanship was phenomenal. I could have sent them to Iowa or Nebraska and had a big box company who produces semi truck shells but they would have been sub par. I'm hoping the price point is going to end up being at 25% less then the similar unit that's on the market. Similar as in small, light weight vintage inspired trailer.
After I get back I'm going to start working on a website and Facebook page so everyone can follow the progress. I am so excited for the awesome little trailers to get on the road! Thanks again!
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04-25-2015, 06:44 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,578
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Is that you Francesca on the fund list patrizia knowles
... Thanks for the updates Jayne.
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04-25-2015, 07:47 PM
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#16
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Commercial Member
Name: Jayne
Trailer: New owner
Washington
Posts: 28
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Lol!
Patrizia is my mom lol
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04-26-2015, 10:39 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,578
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He or she has joked about don't assume that is their real name. So had to ask about our very active forum member here and RV.net across the pond from you in Jefferson County, WA... So I guess no relation with the same last name of Knowles then
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