New Aussie small business
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 18:29
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Member - Kim M (VIC)
Had a chat with the fellas this morning who are just started to build the Jorgen brand of caravans for Australia.
Their an enthusiastic bunch and would appreciate any
feedback from past owners, or those that have looked at the product and decided to go else where.
What ever you have to say (good or bad) I'll pass the comments on.
It's good to see
young blokes having a go and employing people in small country towns.
PS I have no affiliation.
Regards
Kim
Reply By: Willem - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 18:52
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 18:52
Ya probably mean Jurgens. A Scandinavian/German name but now pretty much in South Africa.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 18:56
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 18:56
Ooops
Wrong spelling.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Notso - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:50
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:50
I've been looking for someone who sells em for a while now.
Looked at the Expedition/explorer and almost bought one a couple of years ago. Missus wouldn't let me but has changed her mind, again. So it's back on the want list.
Love the concept, gives the best of both worlds I reckon.
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Reply By: Crackles - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:56
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 19:56
Regular travelling friends had a Jurgen's van for 2 years before getting rid of it. Despite it's bullet proof looks & reputation they managed to have one completely fall apart (literally) due to wrong fixing screws being used (they were told). It was replaced under warrenty but then had several issues with the canvas culminating in the draw bar collapsing. (Broke off at the body)
Looking from my view it's an unusual product that is neither quick to completely set up like a van nor is it light and manuverable to tow to
places like the Cape but no doubt the construction quality issues can certainly be fixed.
Plenty of testing on rough outback roads with a full load to shake down any problems and setting up in heavy rain to make sure the canvas works would be a priority.
Good luck with their enterprise.
Cheers Craig..........
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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 20:11
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 20:11
Crackles
Thanks for the comment.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 20:28
Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 at 20:28
I'm sure there would be hundreds of people on here willing to
test their new vans out for them and give them a full report.................. ;-)
Cheers,
Mark
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