New SouthEast Escape Dealer with Service

MarkinVan

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They were at the rally and gave a demo.

Nice young folks who should be a benefit to those far from ETI.

Ron
 
https://www.retrorenocampers.com/about?utm_campaign=Retro%20Renos&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=311118380&utm_content=311118380&utm_source=hs_email

"An exclusive partnership between Escape Trailer and Retro Renos, based in Jacksonville, Florida. The partnership aims to enhance the Escape experience and provide an unparalleled range of sales and service options to our customers in the southeastern USA."

Seems they are growing and expanding.
Is this a joke??! Escape Trailers has been in business how many DECADES and has ~89 employees, and now they're teaming up with a "company" less than half the size of Escape's front office... to do sales, repairs, after-sales support.

According to their Florida LLC Annual Report, Retro Renos has been in business since January 21, 2020 and have 4 people. Also, their Principle Place of Business (2120 ARMSDALE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath MOBILE HOME!

Again I ask: IS THIS A JOKE??!
 
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Is this a joke??! Escape Trailers has been in business how many DECADES and has ~89 employees, and now they're teaming up with a "company" less than half the size of Escape's front office... to do sales, repairs, after-sales support.

According to their Florida LLC Annual Report, Retro Renos has been in business since January 21, 2020 and have 4 people. Also, their Principle Place of Business (2120 ARMSDALE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath MOBILE HOME!

Again I ask: IS THIS A JOKE??!

I didn't say they were manufacturing and I'm guessing there wouldn't be many repairs.

Funny, that's actually how Escape started, repairing fibreglass trailers.
 
Is this a joke??! Escape Trailers has been in business how many DECADES and has ~89 employees, and now they're teaming up with a "company" less than half the size of Escape's front office... to do sales, repairs, after-sales support.

According to their Florida LLC Annual Report, Retro Renos has been in business since January 21, 2020 and have 4 people. Also, their Principle Place of Business (2120 ARMSDALE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath MOBILE HOME!

Again I ask: IS THIS A JOKE??!

As I said, they were at the rally. Yes, they're a young company but are experienced in doing f.g. repairs. Having someone like them, with a direct line to ETI, is a benefit. Escape started is a chicken coop. :)

Ron
 
They seem to have developed the right expertise through dedication to quality work on fiberglass RVs. They are also young and surely looking forward to expansion. Given how demanding we all are as owners of Escape trailers, they could in fact be the right partner for ETI. They deserve a fair shake.
 
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How many fly-by-night RV shops & manufacturers started right around Covid and have begun closing this year?

If you haven't been paying attention, this move by Escape is almost identical to other RV manufacturers, right before being sold-off to Thor.

Isn't Escape still for sale?
 
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I have been fortunate to have known and sometimes related to individuals with incredible patience and talent. I know that just one person, working alone, in even primitive field conditions can do some pretty incredible work.

From that I respect startup businesses and would have no problem trusting a tiny operation with repairs or modifications that surpass my abilities should the need arise. I wish Eacape and the Retro Reno folks all the best in the future. No joke, no tongue in cheek just sincere best wishes.
Iowa Dave
 
Thats why we all have choices.... Choose to use them or not... Seems like a bit of misplaced hostility.....

I would agree with misplaced hostility. Or perhaps sour grapes. Last I heard (February 2024) they were booked out 2 months in advance and I have spoken with a few people who have employed their services and have stated that they do high quality work. I personally would not hesitate using them if needed. Obviously, YMMV applies to some who have posted in this thread. I have also heard that they may become an authorized warranty repair facility for Scamp.
 
I have been fortunate to have known and sometimes related to individuals with incredible patience and talent. I know that just one person, working alone, in even primitive field conditions can do some pretty incredible work.

From that I respect startup businesses and would have no problem trusting a tiny operation with repairs or modifications that surpass my abilities should the need arise. I wish Eacape and the Retro Reno folks all the best in the future. No joke, no tongue in cheek just sincere best wishes.
Iowa Dave

Well said, Dave. I agree entirely.
 
I have been an entrepeneur. For a few years I ran a business out of my 30'x30' shed (we were renting an old farmhouse out in the country with this shed next to it), providing parts and repairs for farmers who owned Harvestore silo unloaders. It was just me and a part-time assistant. I would not hesitate to deal with a tiny business that had a reputation for doing good work; oftentimes they have more attention to detail and better customer service than the big outfits.


In fact, I just took my GX470 in for service this morning to our usual mechanic shop, a little place on a side street that looks like a dump but is run by a Filipino couple who take great care of my vehicles and are honest. First time I went there a decade ago, the local stealership had told me I had a leaking timing chain cover on my '08 Highlander and they'd quoted me $2600 to fix it. I took it to this little shop for a minor repair and a second opinion. They found that 3 bolts on the cover were loose, they tightened them, cleaned it, drove it, checked it, no more leak... no charge for that particular item. I've been giving them my business ever since then.
 
Maybe I was deficient in explaining my past experiences with people who had the talent I could only dream about and admire.

My friend Leland Votroubek of Cedar Rapids Iowa has restored many Model A and Model T Ford automobiles that went onto win many, many National Concours restoration trophies. He does his work in an old barn on his farm near the Cedar Rapids airport. The only time he doesn’t work alone is when he calls my Brother to help him set an engine onto the frame on his latest project. He’s about 74 now.

Second is my now deceased cousin Ronald Preston who did field repairs on Euclid and Terex equipment for a 40 plus year career. He once showed me a photo album after casually telling me he had completely rebuilt a new C-6 Euclid Dozer that had burned up in the field in remote Oklahoma. By himself in 31 straight days of work. Took it apart, repaired or replaced ruined parts, reassembled the machine. Field tested so it met new specs, packed his tools and headed back to Kansas City and his family. 6’5” tall and about 350 lbs, what other name could this incredibly kind and gentle man have on his work shirts but “Tiny”?

Just two fine Americans who had talent, drive, and determination that I’ve always admired. As my dad often said “ Don’t sell him short.”

I’ve been very lucky to have met and known very well, quite a number of these kinds of men and women. Hope you have too. Have a great day.
Iowa Dave
 
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I have been an entrepeneur. For a few years I ran a business out of my 30'x30' shed (we were renting an old farmhouse out in the country with this shed next to it), providing parts and repairs for farmers who owned Harvestore silo unloaders. It was just me and a part-time assistant. I would not hesitate to deal with a tiny business that had a reputation for doing good work; oftentimes they have more attention to detail and better customer service than the big outfits.


In fact, I just took my GX470 in for service this morning to our usual mechanic shop, a little place on a side street that looks like a dump but is run by a Filipino couple who take great care of my vehicles and are honest. First time I went there a decade ago, the local stealership had told me I had a leaking timing chain cover on my '08 Highlander and they'd quoted me $2600 to fix it. I took it to this little shop for a minor repair and a second opinion. They found that 3 bolts on the cover were loose, they tightened them, cleaned it, drove it, checked it, no more leak... no charge for that particular item. I've been giving them my business ever since then.
Exact same reason I go to my family run mom and pop garage. Dealership told me we needed a new XYZ and it would be $1700, it was on the opposite end of why we had brought the car in and completely unrelated. Asked for a 2nd opinion at local shop, they charged me $50 to put it on the hoist and said there was nothing wrong and we never had an issue with that part.

I'll choose small and local over big box/chains every time.
 
I would agree with misplaced hostility. Or perhaps sour grapes. Last I heard (February 2024) they were booked out 2 months in advance and I have spoken with a few people who have employed their services and have stated that they do high quality work. I personally would not hesitate using them if needed. Obviously, YMMV applies to some who have posted in this thread. I have also heard that they may become an authorized warranty repair facility for Scamp.

Two months to get an appointment. And they will be taking on Scamp business. I hope they are able to hire and train good techs.
 
Ok, here is what I know, not speculate. 2022 17b trailer axle major problems, look it up I posted the whole thing here. Great people, great work, yes they have shop behind their house. There is nothing I can say negative in regard to their workmanship and work ethic. Knock it off if you don't know what your are talking about. Stan Gorski
 

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