BORN FREE's Kim Olson still in the RV business?
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โJan-29-2015 01:55 PM
I'm trying to find out where I can source parts for my Born Free coach, since they're out of business since May 2017.
Kim Olson knew everything about these coaches, and where to source parts for them.
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โJul-01-2020 04:39 PM
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โJul-01-2020 03:47 PM
PS: If you find Kim, tell him I said "Hi!"
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โJul-01-2020 10:23 AM
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โJul-01-2020 07:33 AM
2005 Born Free 24RB
170ah Renogy LiFePo4 drop-in battery 400 watts solar
Towing 2016 Mini Cooper convertible on tow dolly
Minneapolis, MN
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โFeb-02-2020 07:42 PM
A GOOGLE search of that name and town shows a deceased female, age 60 at death.
Have you tried any google search?
Also, many used parts can be sourced from Colaw Salvage, owned by Colaw RV in Carthage Missouri. You can get their website and phone number from any internet search, including Google.
Colaw RV Salvage is enormous! Huge inventory. Call them.
Good luck to you.
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โFeb-02-2020 05:13 PM
John S. wrote:Looking for Kim Olson's contact information. Would you happen to have it?
Tried to send a pm wonโt let me.
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โJan-24-2020 01:14 PM
I wish I'd have taken a pic of the interior, but it was as fresh inside as the day it was manufactured:
If you paid $5,500 for an installed replacement, you got taken.
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โJan-22-2020 12:41 PM
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS Toad
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โJan-18-2020 04:09 PM
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โJan-09-2020 06:44 PM
My 2002 Born Free is in desperate need of some coach replacement parts, that were unique to the Born Free brand.
Born Free closed down for good in May 2017. I really need some coach accessory parts sourced!!
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โJan-15-2019 09:03 PM
ron.dittmer wrote:Skid Row Joe wrote:Born Free is done. The company is gone.
Has anyone seen what the Born Free RV buildings in Humboldt, Iowa are being utilized as? Since the founder and his son of Born Free passed away a few years ago, the company got shuttered in May of 2017. Just wondering if RVs are being manufactured there these days. Considering a new Class C purchase, and probably will go with a Winnebago from Lichtsinn, in Forest City, Iowa.
I kindly advise not to give up hope on a new quality-made rig. Yes Winnebagos are decent, but there are a number of good quality brands to consider. Don't just blindly buy without doing your research. You don't want to have buyer's remorse. With the internet, you can cover a lot of ground in the comfort of your home.
List the essentials of what a rig absolutely must provide you, then go from there. Must you have the huge bed over the van? Must you have both a couch and a dinette? Must you have a walk-around queen bed? Do you have a limit on over-all length? Things like that.
My wife and I did just that in 2006/2007 and we ended up with a Phoenix Cruiser.
Unfortunately, the Born Free I bought has been plagued with any number of grave issues in my ownership of it. Endless roof, side-body, and windows leaking rainwater for years on end. The air bag system was a fiasco of $ and getting replaced. My coach's stainless steel fuel tank also rusted out to the tune of $5,500.00 for a replacement. It's truly been a moneypit, for claiming to be so well made. When Born Free was in business, , at least you could get parts and advise. That's over. I'm not keen on any of these off brands that like Born Free, may close up tomorrow. The Winnebago brand is well known and not likely to go out of business. My earlier post was trying to find out if there were any service centers of expertise with the Born Free brand.
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โJan-15-2019 04:44 AM
Skid Row Joe wrote:Born Free is done. The company is gone.
Has anyone seen what the Born Free RV buildings in Humboldt, Iowa are being utilized as? Since the founder and his son of Born Free passed away a few years ago, the company got shuttered in May of 2017. Just wondering if RVs are being manufactured there these days. Considering a new Class C purchase, and probably will go with a Winnebago from Lichtsinn, in Forest City, Iowa.
I kindly advise not to give up hope on a new quality-made rig. Yes Winnebagos are decent, but there are a number of good quality brands to consider. Don't just blindly buy without doing your research. You don't want to have buyer's remorse. With the internet, you can cover a lot of ground in the comfort of your home.
List the essentials of what a rig absolutely must provide you, then go from there. Must you have the huge bed over the van? Must you have both a couch and a dinette? Must you have a walk-around queen bed? Do you have a limit on over-all length? Things like that.
My wife and I did just that in 2006/2007 and we ended up with a Phoenix Cruiser. Our rig can be seen by CLICKING HERE.
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โJan-14-2019 07:25 PM
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โOct-30-2018 09:34 PM
Skid Row Joe wrote:
Are there any Class C Born Free owners left these days? And where are you getting your Born Free specific parts and technical services and advise from?
Parts for most RV's are from separate manufacturers not the RV manufacturer. The only thing that would be from the manufacturer is the shell of the motor home and parts are usually wood or plastic from another supplier. Technical services can be found at any RV service center or if you are handy start doing little things yourself.
Honestly if you RV is out of warranty manufacturers usually have little if anything to do with after purchase service.
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