Supreme
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 25, 2006 at 23:31
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Richard Kovac
Hi all we picked up the New Supreme Getaway on Saturday and took it up to
Bruce Rock, where it will live.
Tows
well and had every thing we asked for, BUT gee they are poorly made,
This is my first caravan so I cannot compere, every thing looks good and shiny until you look close..
They could not be made by tradesmen (I hope)
Anyway it should do the job
Richard
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Reply By: Member - Bware (Tweed Valley) - Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 00:06
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 00:06
Don't look close.......
The outlaws bought a Corrimal 22' about 6 years ago and I can't believe the issues they've had. At first it was covered by warranty....
Broken door handle (replaced 3 times), leaky window seals, hot water system,
toilet... these are not minor issues like a bit of trimming coming loose (maybe that's what they pride themselves in). Here's hoping yours serves you
well.
Personally, it's bad enough owning a car and worrying about what can go wong with it....
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Reply By: Keith_A (Qld) - Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 08:58
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 08:58
Hi Richard - My Brother-in-law and sister bought a 10yr old one a while back, and they love it. Just finished a 3 week trek with us out to
Coongie Lakes and along some very rough tracks into station properties (plus floods etc).
The Getaway is not a Bushtracker, but then they do not cost $85,000 +.
They have an excellent reputation to date, so it is worth raising any concerns at this early stage. Also helps them in quality control.
( bigger the demand for a product = need more staff to build them = harder to keep an eye on everything. ). Perhaps drop them a line (just for the record).
I am also particular on build quality, so went over every wood joint in my campervan and used about 2 tubes of industrial liquid nails - just to be sure. Offroad camping demands a lot from these 'boxes', and corrugations give them a real work-over.
You chose one of the best on the market - take it back for any teething problems and
then just enjoy it..................happy camping...............Keith
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Reply By: hazo - Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 10:39
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 10:39
Hi Richard
Could not agree more, we bought a new Supreme Territory last year and have had heaps of "issues" with it! I too was accused by the dealer of being too piccky! Tried to contact factory to voice my concerns but no replies from ,mail phone ,e-mails etc. The dealer had it finally for last three months and we are still awaiting two items to be replaced.All faults are basically due to bad workmanship! don't think the factory has seen a tradesman! I heard that they had won an award for employing and re-training refugees! I don't know how true it is but if the quality of work is anything to go by it speaks for its self! I was also told by the dealer "its only a caravan what do you expect"
I know there are plenty of people out there who are happy with them,but we are not! Dealer said it was supremes policy not to deal direct with customer and will only talk to dealer over problems. When you have paid over sixty grand for a lemon it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
Brian
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 21:29
Monday, Jun 26, 2006 at 21:29
Hi all
And thanks for the replies
Had a good night's sleep and a think about it.
And we will have to accept the caravan as it is (and thought it would be that way) make our mods, repairs, and make it work.
(Sort of bleep es me off sometime that we (me & wife) don't spend more time looking at what we buy)
Like I said it's our first van and not just a caravan an off road-er!
If Supreme make it to a price and they can handle it sobeit (the van that is).
If it doesn't work out its always insured LOL.
Richard
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