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Old 08-29-2017, 09:07 AM   #16
HoMiPa
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They make some unbelievably awesome off road campers in Australia - some pretty ingenious ways of opening, etc. Built to take a lot of abuse, and drive through rivers, etc. Wicked efficient on electric/water usage, since they are intended specifically for boondocking. However, heat isn't something they need to concern themselves with there, although some do have heat, since there are areas of Australia that get cold/have snow. Many of the ideas they have could be incorporated into the TMs.

All that being said, campers that are boondocking and traveling to remote areas have very different needs/wants for a camper, than those that always go to full hookup campgrounds, and stay for weeks at a time in their camper. No manufacturer can please both - they have to choose one demographic, and design something for them.

All THAT being said, Trailmanor can please several demographics - in the future. Their basic concept/design with the two shells which give you great expansion, and great towing ability, can easily be taken in several different directions. But, they need to get back on their feet first, and that means they need to concentrate on one demographic, and get that right - which includes a way better marketing strategy that what has been used in the past.
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