Sir Kev & Darkie replied:

Makes you wonder how many other established manufacturers are suffering.

Best Off Road replied:

Graham,

Not good news for those involved. Pretty much goes with what I was saying in my post re the Economic Downturn and the Lesiure Industry.

Also supported by information from my cousin who manages a European Luxury Car Sales Business; the arse has fallen out of sales.

Interesting in the latest edition of BRW an article about how people are still spending, but have moved their discretionary spend down in the market eg O/S Holidays have declined yet Caravan Parks are experiencing increased business.

Cheers,

Jim.

Gone Bush (WA) replied:

What's worse is the item further down the page.

Aussie Wide Caravans did a planned closure, finishing off the orders and winding up without leaving a trail of debtors then the owner, his wife (in their 30's) and their two primary school age kiddies are all killed in the fires at KingLake.

That is just bad, just so bad, it beggars belief.

Member - Richard H (NSW) replied:

As it has been stated, there is a serious downturn in the leisure vehicle market.

People are buying with the brains obviously.

Being a former Roadstar owner, I'm not that surprised, they didn't do much to enhance their themselves & their customer service after the sale was poor. Though the van was well constructed, the fit out workmanship left a bit to be desired.

For example, a door to the shower/toilet came adrift shortly after purchase, at Eucla. I had it fixed in Esperance, cost $26, and they quibbled about it. Wanted me to go to a Roadstar agent in Albany. Also, the roof leaked, a gas leak caused LPG to enter into the cupboards under the stove and exploded, not seriously but gave ny wife one hell of a fright & that was the evening after we took delivery of it. They didn't even vacuum the wood shavings & sawdust off the floor in the cupboards.

I own a Jayco now, not a problem since delivery 3 years ago.

Still, it's a shame to see another manufacturer go to the wall.

Dick

camwill69 replied:

Correct me if I am wrong, but was the ex president of the RVMAA also the M.D. of Road Star and the same person that stood up and said to me in writing that Boroma was one of the best manufacturers in the membership base of the RVMAA.

Just goes to show that now they are both out of bussiness and those RVMAA members still operating may in my opinion follow in the foot steps of the upper echelon of this organisation.
Regards,
Cam

cookie63 replied:

Hi Guys well you guessed it i got done for 10,000 i flew to melb factory every thing seemed great service was good ( always is when you start ) paid 10,000 dep on fri 6th well you know the rest following fri BANG i am seeking the money through the correct channels, i did all my home work has it come to credit checks now, yes the economy is hurting i run a small business, i rang the director up at home and he didnt care he took my money well knowing he could not deliver the goods FRAUD it is. If anyone else got stung out there i would like to hear from you and to beat that i got the news on my birth day cop that eh.

cookie63 replied:

Before i went , that is a little harsh i dont remember you telling me that and i run a small business i work 16-18 hrs a day, i dont have time to sit on a computer and talk to the world and rumours can get you in a lot of trouble sir, do you now feel big because you were right and some one got caught, shame on you, good bye explore oz.