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05-29-2019, 08:30 PM #61
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So wait... Site is sold to rv life and then a few months later guys who worked the deal leave ship to start what will most likely be a competing site? Sounds fishy. Luckily for me I was only in as a user and a small member fee but totally get the frustration.
*Sorry to any of those in the sale discussions that was not a player in the GD shift too, you of course should t be roped in to any of the shenanigans.Last edited by wstcoaster07; 05-29-2019 at 08:51 PM.
2019 2800BH
BlueOx Swaypro BXW1500
2017 Expedition EL XLT w/heavy duty tow package w/ Michelin Defender LTX LT275/65/18
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05-29-2019, 08:37 PM #62
Let’s not lose sight of a few things. Grand Design is starting their own forum. They’ve started their own facebook group, and they’ve started their own lifestyle brand. Hopefully people recognize that they’ll get some great support tips, but for unbiased opinions, there is only one place. Why is it that they can’t partner with this forum? Profit? Do they not make a profit with their trailers? Did they not profit from their sale to Winnebago?
They dislike the carnival atmosphere of FB, but still participate because it is free? They’re the ones who proposed paying for a free year of membership to this forum for each new trailer sold. I told them that I thought it was a bad idea because we didn’t want “everyone”, just the people who saw the value in this forum. And then they have the gall to talk about profit? It just doesn’t make any sense.
Again, I believe that this forum will continue to be the best place for unbiased opinions without the firestorm that is facebook. We’re the best organized, and most searchable place around. Stay tuned because it only gets better from here. Participate, and offer your knowledge and expertise. Even if this is your first rig, I bet you’ve learned some thing that someone else needs to know.
Thanks!!!
ChrisChris Tretta
Albuquerque, NM
2013 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 6.7L Cummins
2019 Grand Design 385GK
2014 Grand Design 369RL - Sold
Class A CDL, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
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05-29-2019, 08:42 PM #63
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Last thing I'll say. Anyone who thinks they will get unfiltered advice from a company sponsored forum is probably in for a rude awakening.
2019 2800BH
BlueOx Swaypro BXW1500
2017 Expedition EL XLT w/heavy duty tow package w/ Michelin Defender LTX LT275/65/18
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05-29-2019, 08:45 PM #64
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Im just getting caught up...disappointing is all I have to say. For the most part I dumped the Facebook pages due to all the drama- not as bad here- yet, but there was very little to no drama in the 2+ yrs I have been a member here with business as usual until this last week. I noticed right away one of our longstanding mods was no longer a mod and unfortunately saw the writing on the wall..my head is still spinning with how fast it all happened.
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Ryan and Alison
2017 Solitude 377MBS-R
Titan electric/hydraulic disc brakes
Morryde CRE 3000, xmembers x3, WBs,4k springs
2017 GMC 3500 Duramax Denali SRW Airlift bags with wireless control
Pullrite 2900 autoslide hitch
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05-29-2019, 08:55 PM #65
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Well apparently in my case it’s nice to out on the fringe even though I’ve been here since 2014. As I understand it the moderators that I’ve met over the years and enjoy their input are pulling back. Sad, but some might call it burnout, others jumping ship. Happens all the time. I don’t participate on any of the Facebook pages - too much drama and no one willing to do a little reading or research before posting. So the same questions arise 20 times a day. Here, much better. If GD creates something I might check that as well, but unless you’re within or close to warranty expiration you’ll just get referred to a supplier. So learn to work on your rig. Continuing on the fringe - Mike.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMike & Debbie
Hot Springs, Ar
2014 Ram 2500 4x4 Short Bed Diesel
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
2014 Reflection 303 (#405)
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05-29-2019, 08:55 PM #66
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2017 Toyota Tundra
No GD in our Garage
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05-29-2019, 11:27 PM #67
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05-29-2019, 11:42 PM #68
You're only hearing one side of the story Marcy. All four of us offered our resignation at the time we started in depth work on it. All four of us also offered to continue our moderator activities to not put him on the spot. Andy chose to keep us in moderator roles for several weeks after those notices were served.
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05-29-2019, 11:51 PM #69
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05-30-2019, 05:05 AM #70
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This forum has basically gone the same direction as Outbackers.com had years ago when I was a very active member.
Site was up and running fine for years, then got "sold" to a member who started running it the way he thought it should be run. Basically it was "my sandbox" and if you don't like it, you can leave.
Not saying it is that way here, just the "sale" of the site and it's started downfall.
Not pointing any fingers at anyone, I have heard directly from members of the Grand Design team about what happened here and why they are not active.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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2011 RAM 3500 SRW Outdoorsman Edition 4X4, 6.7 Cummins--TWEAKED!
2021 Reflection 310RLS
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