Clarifying/Solidifying Delivery Cost

Bill_75 · 10-09-2015, 10:09 AM

Hi Guys,

For those of us without trailers yet, ETI has clarified their delivery costs :

Delivery Schedule

Which is good news. Personally, I don't like unknowns.

The bad news, of course, for us 3000 miles away from ETI is an additional 15 - 20 %(C$ 6000 for me in NC) of the cost of the trailer.

It's getting easier to lobby the Wife for the cross country trip.

I had not seen this change/clarification discussed on any thread, and it appears to be a recent change(Sept. 29th), so just thought I'd let everyone know.

Thanks.

Zardoz · 10-09-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill_75

Hi Guys,

For those of us without trailers yet, ETI has clarified their delivery costs :

Delivery Schedule

Which is good news. Personally, I don't like unknowns.

The bad news, of course, for us 3000 miles away from ETI is an additional 15 - 20 %(C$ 6000 for me in NC) of the cost of the trailer.

It's getting easier to lobby the Wife for the cross country trip.

I had not seen this change/clarification discussed on any thread, and it appears to be a recent change(Sept. 29th), so just thought I'd let everyone know.

Thanks.

Hummm ... If you gave me the choice between spending the extra $4,645 (USD) for delivery or having that available to spend on a cross-country trip with a new trailer, I know what I'd do.

GregandTeresa · 10-09-2015, 10:22 AM

Actually I'm even more confused now. I thought that the per mile delivery charge was only if they were delivering to your home. My understanding at the time that I ordered was that if it was one of their standard delivery runs (ie, Goshen Indiana), that there was a flat $3000 delivery charge, no matter how many trailers were on the delivery truck. Is that no longer true? If not, that is really going to stink. Because I had definitely not planned on a $5-6K delivery charge.

GregandTeresa · 10-09-2015, 10:30 AM

I just went back through my email with Escape and found the following response that I received on August 3rd about delivery charges: "The cost for delivery to Goshen, IN is $3,000cdn regardless of how many trailers are on the truck. This is a regular route for the delivery company as they often travel to Goshen every three weeks. " So I'm still counting on paying that for delivery, hopefully.

Jubal · 10-09-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardoz

Hummm ... If you gave me the choice between spending the extra $4,645 (USD) for delivery or having that available to spend on a cross-country trip with a new trailer, I know what I'd do.

Poor response. Obviously not everyone can make the trip !
Consider having the trailer delivered to Goshen, IN and pick it up there. We estimated that the cost of pickup from Goshen would be over $2000 USD in 2013 and recent trip confirmed our estimate. We live within 15 miles of Goshen if you need help as a backup plan.

GregandTeresa · 10-09-2015, 03:17 PM

We are in that boat, would love to drive to Chilliwack and pick up our trailer, but in our case, it would be not be an enjoyable trip at all due to still working. So paying them to deliver to Goshen and us pick it up there is definitely our preference at this time.

titanizer · 10-09-2015, 03:46 PM

I am also in that same boat. Driving to Goshen is about a 7-8hr drive for me. Who knows: maybe I'll hit the Lottery between now and June.

cpaharley2008 · 10-09-2015, 03:56 PM

Both of my Escapes were shipped to York,Pa and the costs were split with other owners on the same shipment. In fact, one had not ever owned a trailer and drove up to York to take delivery. We then headed to a local cg where I was able t show them the in/outs of their new unit. Great fun had by all. So think of delivery as an adventure.....you will be having more afterwards.

C&G in FL · 10-09-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jubal

Poor response. Obviously not everyone can make the trip !
Consider having the trailer delivered to Goshen, IN and pick it up there. We estimated that the cost of pickup from Goshen would be over $2000 USD in 2013 and recent trip confirmed our estimate. We live within 15 miles of Goshen if you need help as a backup plan.

I would not personally label this as a poor response. It was a personal preference no different than should I pay $50,000 for several implants or just get dentures. Or should I buy a new or preowned trailer. Or should I buy a $25,000 Escape or an $18,000 Scamp. I drove from Florida to Ferndale Washington in under 4 days, and could have made it back, towing, in 5 days. I wouldn't pay $6,000 for delivery; I would search for another option. Perhaps find an RVer who is retired who would be willing to make the trip for a lot less.

Jubal · 10-09-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by C&G in FL

I would not personally label this as a poor response. It was a personal preference no different than should I pay $50,000 for several implants or just get dentures. Or should I buy a new or preowned trailer. Or should I buy a $25,000 Escape or an $18,000 Scamp. I drove from Florida to Ferndale Washington in under 4 days, and could have made it back, towing, in 5 days. I wouldn't pay $6,000 for delivery; I would search for another option. Perhaps find an RVer who is retired who would be willing to make the trip for a lot less.

So,did you miss the second sentence ? Not everyone can make the trip for one reason or another .

cpaharley2008 · 10-09-2015, 07:05 PM

Gives a retiree something to think about, being paid to camp...
and travel

C&G in FL · 10-09-2015, 07:06 PM

No, I did not miss the second sentence, and I am fully aware of constraints that prevent individuals from doing certain activities. That is why I used the words "another option." Like if you cannot make the trip, you try to find a less expensive way to get the trailer. I chimed in because another member on the forum expressed a personal opinion, and in my personal opinion "poor response" in this case was an inappropriate and overly critical response to that member's post. Perhaps I am being a bit sensitive; it's just that I see so much sniping on the other forum that i would hate to see it here. So can we shake hands and have a virtual beer around the virtual campfire?

float5 · 10-09-2015, 07:45 PM

And how much did you pay? Far less than what is being quoted now. I think even $3000 to Goshen is much more expensive than the costs in previous years when someone split with another trailer or two. You did not pay that even to PA, right? The cost of delivery looks like not just an increase but a huge change. Too bad for those who cannot make the trip, which is a lot of people. That is an unfortunate development.

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Both of my Escapes were shipped to York,Pa and the costs were split with other owners on the same shipment. In fact, one had not ever owned a trailer and drove up to York to take delivery. We then headed to a local cg where I was able t show them the in/outs of their new unit. Great fun had by all. So think of delivery as an adventure.....you will be having more afterwards.

Zardoz · 10-09-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Gives a retiree something to think about, being paid to camp...
and travel

Motorhome manufacturers target retired couples to hire for deliveries around the country. Only downside is that you can't stay in the unit you're delivering; they want you to to stay in a h/motel. Could be fun!

Iowa Dave · 10-09-2015, 08:28 PM

A former supervisor of mine retired to the Kalamazoo area. After a couple of years, got restless, bought a big dually pickup and took to delivering fifth wheels out of the Elkhart area. He liked it, saw a lot of country and wore out a couple trucks. His next gig has been driving school bus for a small school district. He's about 78 now, greatest ice and snow driver I ever rode with. I don't think it would be for me but I can see the attraction. Perhaps someone who needs a trailer delivered could get one of these guys on a west coast back haul. Where there's a will there is a way.
Dave

gbaglo · 10-09-2015, 08:34 PM

Wouldn't work for me. I usually get out of camp around 10 am and pack it in around 1, after stopping for lunch at noon.

Brian B-P · 10-09-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

A former supervisor of mine retired to the Kalamazoo area. After a couple of years, got restless, bought a big dually pickup and took to delivering fifth wheels out of the Elkhart area. He liked it, saw a lot of country and wore out a couple trucks. His next gig has been driving school bus for a small school district. He's about 78 now, greatest ice and snow driver I ever rode with. I don't think it would be for me but I can see the attraction. Perhaps someone who needs a trailer delivered could get one of these guys on a west coast back haul. Where there's a will there is a way.
Dave

Large trailers - such as most fifth-wheels - are too large to reasonably carry on a flatdeck cargo trailer, so they are delivered from factory to dealer this way. The same services are available to individuals who want a trailer delivered anywhere. Costs are substantial, and although there might be some efficiency in a fortuitous backhaul, it will likely still be nearly the Cdn$2 per loaded mile that Escape is quoting. I note that the buyer is only paying one-way, although the carrier will be backhauling empty (not collecting any payment) to Chilliwack or Goshen (depending on the buyer's location).

I suspect that the only way to get a trailer delivered at a much lower price would be to find a carrier with a trailer suitable for carrying two trailers, and share delivery cost with another buyer in the same area who is taking delivery at the same time.

Iowa Dave · 10-09-2015, 08:45 PM

Glen if you picked up for someone in Chilliwack in January, you could make the east coast in about 45 days, just in time for the spring season in the South. A hundred miles a day seems doable with no hauling on the weekends.
Dave

gbaglo · 10-09-2015, 08:57 PM

I donno. What's for lunch and who's picking up the tab?

Winelover · 10-10-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Floating Cloud

And how much did you pay? Far less than what is being quoted now. I think even $3000 to Goshen is much more expensive than the costs in previous years when someone split with another trailer or two. You did not pay that even to PA, right? The cost of delivery looks like not just an increase but a huge change. Too bad for those who cannot make the trip, which is a lot of people. That is an unfortunate development.

I agree! The new cost for delivery will be a game changer for many. For those of us who are still working, a cross country trip for pick up is out of the question. This change in delivery fee may be in part marketing strategy. You have a wonderful product, at a good price that has a huge demand. In fact, demand is almost overwhelming. To get demand back to a manageable level, raise prices. I anticipate seeing price increases for the 2017 models. That, plus the seemingly drastic change in delivery charges might price some folks out of a new Escape. Looking forward to seeing what workarounds are found to buffer the delivery expenses.

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