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30-05-2013, 08:29 AM | #1 | ||
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MAY 29:
Australia's biggest RV builder Jayco appoints former Holden Special Vehicles chief engineer Joel Stoddart as head of research and development. http://www.caravanningnews.com/breaknws.htm
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30-05-2013, 08:38 AM | #2 | ||
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They might actually build something that appeals to people under 70 years old now. Or jut throw a GM crate engine in 'em.
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30-05-2013, 08:54 AM | #3 | |||
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30-05-2013, 09:00 AM | #4 | ||
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they need to put somthing in them, there too bloody slow.
i,m always stuck behind them.
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30-05-2013, 09:10 AM | #5 | ||
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It was a tongue in cheek reference to the HSV approach to engineering which is to throw a bigger GM crate engine in. Obviously some caravans don't have any engine at all, but now a HSV bloke is on board it is a joke to suggest they'll get a V8 put in. If you didn't get it that's okay.
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30-05-2013, 10:33 AM | #6 | |||
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30-05-2013, 10:37 AM | #7 | ||
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Interesting our good friend Josh Dowling sees this as being a sign of the impending death of HSV: http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226653032313
Coming soon: a limited edition caravan which will be so rare, exclusive and expensive that it will just be kept in a garage. And does this mean we'll see Jayco with a slogan of "I just pulled one"? |
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30-05-2013, 11:57 AM | #8 | ||
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you can't blame the guy for looking out for himself the same as car makers,
It makes sense the commy being retired for a global import(ford too)sadly, i've said it before why would you continue banging your head against the wall trying to build cars and make a dollar in such a hostile business environment as Australia. |
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30-05-2013, 12:04 PM | #9 | ||
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Great guy Joel.
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30-05-2013, 12:14 PM | #10 | ||
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30-05-2013, 12:19 PM | #11 | ||
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30-05-2013, 12:33 PM | #12 | ||
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I dare say that moving to Jayco would be a positive career step for him.
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30-05-2013, 12:47 PM | #13 | |||
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30-05-2013, 02:21 PM | #14 | ||
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well i think its a given, that,ll have chrome knobs inside. and not only on the door handles.lol
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30-05-2013, 03:40 PM | #15 | ||
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well, the Optimus Prime look-alikes that are the HSV's do need a trailer behind them...
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30-05-2013, 03:42 PM | #16 | ||
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New Jayco slogan - I was made in one!
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30-05-2013, 03:45 PM | #17 | ||
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Heres hoping he can improve the finish quality on Jayco campers, looking at their range at the camping show last weekend it was very disappointing seeing the overall quality vs others in the same price range.
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30-05-2013, 05:12 PM | #18 | ||
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30-05-2013, 06:36 PM | #19 | ||
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Needs moar vents.
Good on him though looking after his career, seen as Olden may be the next to fall.
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30-05-2013, 06:40 PM | #20 | ||
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Caravans that can be considered fully sick.
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31-05-2013, 08:46 AM | #22 | ||
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31-05-2013, 09:14 AM | #23 | ||
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Love your work Nikked! Just needs an oversized rear spoiler and it'll be perfect
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31-05-2013, 03:10 PM | #24 | ||
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Does that mean that chev badges will be added?
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