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Re: Dynamax REV info
mrshowtime3 wrote: Yeesh Im half expecting you to say the REV is better then a Leisure Travel Van next. Im sorry you bought the REV. But if it works for you great. Personally id never buy one. The construction of the box is just flat out poor. Interior finishes and construction are right there with the rest of the bottom dwelling RVs on the market. And of course the ridiculousness of the single rear wheel on a RV that size. Id hate to ever see someone blow out a rear tire on one of those. Well, thats assuming they can even put two people in the RV without going over the weight limit. Nope, not at all. Nor am I trying to compare a Diesel Range Rover to a Gas Honda Rav 4. Different strokes...Sorry, don't own a REV, but the construction is aluminum framed, block foam insulated just like everyone else. The ridiculous single, rear wheel is also found on the Winnebago Trend, Travato, Pleasureway Lexor TS, Roadtrek Simplicity, and not long ago, it was the #1 selling chassis in Europe under the Fiat Ducato badge. Again, not for everyone, but seems to fill a niche and is the only front wheel drive Class C out there. More of a conversion van than a full blown RV. GVWR is 9,300 lbs on that chassis. Most, if not all of those are under 8,150 curb weight. So over 1000 lbs of CCC, which is more than what most Sprinters offer at 11,030 GWVR.779Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dynamax REV info
Not to rain on the parade, but you can look at a quarterly earnings statement from Winnebago and see its not as rosey as you would like to think. Lower profits were as a result of increased warranty claims and sales of lower margin products. In an attempt to get cheaper and increase production, the quality suffered. I assure you I've been to more RV shows than any person should. But again, the same argument could be made for cars. Buy an older, used, top of the line model or would you rather have something new that suits your needs with a more modern styling? Did you own a REV, have personal experience with one? I'd be curious to know specifically what items are junk? And not just to hit a price point. I know on the Winnebago Trend, they use styrofoam filled, high pressure laminate countertops (to save weight of course), plastic sinks, multi-piece shower surrounds...very similar to other mfg's at that same price point. As for cutting corners to replace rubber with fiberglass, not sure why anyone would have to...the cost difference between the two is about $125. it really comes down to installation and what you're used to. If a plant installs rubber roof...fiberglass throws them a curve (and vice versa).780Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dynamax REV info
That's sort of like saying there should only be one car produced...a Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG. Wait until it is used to buy it if you can't afford it new. 2017 REV can be had for about $70,000. A 2015 Coachhouse is listed anywhere from $120,000 to $140,000. Just different price points. Inexpensive, does not need to be junk.784Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dynamax REV info
Not exactly how it went down. Forest River did buy Dynamax, but the REV was designed by a former Jayco employee who for some odd reason decided to do a rubber roof instead of the fiberglass that was on every other single Dynamax. Just coincidence. They are no longer there and the 2017 REV has a fiberglass roof.782Views0likes0CommentsRe: Low volume Class C manufacturers
Nexus is factory direct and they show up. This report is not by dealer...This is by registrations. There is another report that is a "dealer level report" but it does not include all the numbers because 5-6 states do not report at the dealer level. Actual production numbers are also not represented here. So they could be building more than 9...but these numbers only reflect what was "Sold" and registered. Also, even if a mfg is factory direct. They would still need a dealer's license as far as I know. If for some reason there is something that would not catch every registration...I would think this is somewhat close.338Views0likes0Comments
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