SJH
Past Washington Chapter Leaders
Saw this elsewhere but thought some of you might find it "news worthy." Redwood RV (Thor) recently purchased the Carriage name at auction.
Redwood (Thor) buys Carriage Name
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Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Very Interesting. The Carriage website http://www.carriageinc.com/ shows the auction information and it links to the inventory included. There's even a 2008 Domani. I've seen a few Redwood 5th wheels around but haven't been in one. Thor must have pretty deep pockets eh?
2psnapod1
Texas-South Chapter Leader-Retired
We toured all of the Redwoods at the Tampa show and really liked them. They have a lot going for them and should do well.
goldenbetty
goldenbetty
We passed through Henderson State Park, in Destin, Fla., yesterday and saw a Redwood fifth wheel. First one I've seen.
SouthernNights
Past South Carolina Chapter Leader
Yes they do. They have a nice unit BUT they dont have a great forum, an even greater Club and they don't have a Jim Beletti!!!! ( No, I dont ewant anything!
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caokgafamily
Well-known member
I was sad when I read about Carriage going out of business, they really produced a nice 5th wheel !
Steve
Steve
TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
Brand equity is a valuable asset. By purchasing the name, they can effectively keep someone else from buying it and riding on Carriage's reputation. Even if Thor doesn't produce Carriage branded products, they have made a smart decision to keep others from doing so.
Erika
Erika
Yes they do. They have a nice unit BUT they dont have a great forum, an even greater Club and they don't have a Jim Beletti!!!! ( No, I dont ewant anything!
Thanks Larry. Check's in the mail
Seriously though, I've seen the Redwood product. It's decent stuff. Competition is a good thing. I think it drives us all to be better at what we do, make better products and provide better features.
Jim
boatto5er
Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)
Yes they do. They have a nice unit BUT they dont have a great forum, an even greater Club and they don't have a Jim Beletti!!!! ( No, I dont ewant anything!
It's going to take a while to get all that brown stuff off your nose Larry!
SouthernNights
Past South Carolina Chapter Leader
It just doesnt pay to be nice in public anymore.
I am sorry to see Carriage go away. What a great reputation they had. I never would own one their units though because I could not stand up in the front half of the bedroom, but still a good trailer.
Peteandsharon
Well-known member
Strange coincidence that Sharon and I just walked through a Redwood at a dealer yesterday. Absolutely not looking for a new rig but RV shows and looking at RVs allow me to fool myself that winter is over in the midwest. At any rate I walked through a 36 ft. front living room floorplan. I do have to say that this unit was one of the best floorplans I have ever seen. I absolutely loved walking up into a very open living area in the loft area. Big open area with a circular couch and a big screen TV. I am totally unfamiliar with the Redwood except that it is a relatively expensive unit. I don't know anything about it's quality but I am surprised that I haven't seen this particular floorplan before. It really makes sense to me.
jimtoo
Moderator
Peteandsharon
Well-known member
I'll look at that, Jim. Sounds like the same concept. Having the wide open living area that you just step up into really adds a nice feel. Having said that, we are also very happy with our 3055. Just window shopping which we never stop doing.
jimtoo
Moderator
We were at the San Antonio RV Show this past month promoting the club and forum. ExploreUSA, our local area dealer, had both a Heartland 3855FL and Redwood Frt living area on display. Both very nice units. We looked at a SOB about 6 years ago with the front living room like these units and glad we did not buy. They are very nice when you first walk into them, but every time you want a drink, toothpick, or anything,,, it's up and down the steps. I know it's only 3, but what if you have bad knees or hips, which is becoming a very common thing as we age. Also I don't think you will find one with a recliner chair.
We are very happy with our 3055RL.
Jim M
jimtoo
Moderator
I am sure it's the same as what a bedroom would be if up front... 6'4" according to specs. Feels kinda close.
Peteandsharon
Well-known member
Yeah, it was the same. I am 6'4" and I had no problem.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
I think the front LR in the new Bighorn is closer to 6'7" or 6'8". It might say in the on the website but I remember seeing something about it at the Tampa Show.
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