Buying an "Orphan"?
We have been looking for small, around 20', travel trailer and came across one we like, the Evergreen I-Go. When I tried to google the company, I found they went out of business, how sad for the work...
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SoundGuy wrote:brookside wrote:
... but I realize that there will be no factory support and only dealer support.
Without factory support there is no dealer support either because there are no parts or supporting technical service available from a factory that no longer exists. Contrary to popular opinion recreational trailers are NOT assembled from 3rd party sources to the extent that some would have you believe and if you happen to need one of those in-house manufactured parts you're toast. But hey, go ahead and find out the hard way ... heck, the pundits who say it's no issue buying an orphan won't be there for you either so what do they care? :R
I wouldn't do it. :(
OK, giess Im stupid. So explain to me Exactly what you think a MFG does in house that cannot be fixed or sourced via the internet?
Cabinets? Naw, there simple wood boxes.
Skirts? Nope, bought from a third party.
Stove? Again third party
Refer? Third party
Water heater furnace and AC unit? Third party.
Siding? Nope, sorry, third party.
Furniture? Third party.
Frame, axles, wheels, tires? Nope, third party
Lets be honest here. Mfgs buy most everything from someone else and only make in house the wall framing and cabinets. Maybe or maybe not the cabinet doors.
