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Old 02-08-2011, 08:56 PM   #10
GStream40
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Originally Posted by Jim
you may call it knocking, it is putting out the facts, if you can't stand the facts don't read it and keep on supporting a dead club.
Jim, I believe you are out of line and misinformed. Any company that would make a line that is not selling and dealers are not ordering is a company that is headed for failure. That is what happened to Fleetwood, Monaco, Alfa and others.

Gulf Stream is doing very well in the towable and smaller motorhomes. The bigger class A's are not selling due to the current economy like they were a few years ago. Just look at the dealers that have went out of business. There are many Class A's sitting on the lots that are two and three years old that they cannot sell, NO buyers.

As far as the Gulfstreamers International, it is ran and sponsored by Gulf Stream. GS has had to cut back due to lower sells and profits. The work force is much smaller than it used to be. GS cannot afford to spent the money in the club as they did in the past, BUT the Gulfstreamers International is still alive and when the profit/manufacturing increases, the Gulfstreamers International will increase it's activity. That is only common sense and to be a negative as you are doing is not the thing to do as an Gulf Stream owner that has invested in the company with your past purchase. It hurts everyone.

You have to remember that many things that the club does is also sponsored/supported by the suppliers to Gulf Stream. They are also hurting during this slow period of sells and manufacturing.

All one has to do is look at the campgrounds/RV parks here in Florida. The one that were are in is only about 60% full. Up until about two years ago, it was always near 100%. So that means that either there are a lot less Snowbirds or a lot less RVer's spenting the winters in warmer climates. You need to look at the whole picture, bad economy, lower sells, less $$$$$ to spent for a RV club.

Ron
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