Trailmanor update

aslag54 · 10-18-2015, 07:45 PM

I'm looking to buy a new Trailmanor early next year. I was told several months ago the Nebraska factory didn't have their production line going yet, apparently a problem getting properly trained staff. Anyone know if they're in production yet?

LoveToCamp · 10-19-2015, 07:44 AM

I think your best bet would be to contact the factory directly. Everything else, including dealers, is speculation.

I do know that the dealership I got mine from is supposed to get a few ordered units shortly. But, until they hit the lot, one can't be sure.

I hope they get production running soon, as it has been quite some time since the move. Hard to make ends meet if you are not selling product.

ka9nyn · 10-20-2015, 11:54 PM

When I was there (Hartington, NE) in mid-August 2015, they did appear to have units under construction.

But I agree, contact them directly for their current production status.

Popupbenji · 12-30-2015, 09:04 PM

Hi trailmanor family in Ben a prospect for a trailmanor I've camped in pups for years and really like the trailmanor I have tried to contact the factory for info and I'm getting skeptical about my purchase also I heard that they are filing bankruptcy does anyone have any current info on the companies status or future ....

Bowfreak · 12-30-2015, 11:02 PM

Depending on what department you try to reach they can be a little hard to get in touch with. However, I ordered some replacement parts about 2 months ago and again a couple weeks back directly from them so it would seem they are still operational.

Padgett · 12-31-2015, 08:25 AM

Was quite a thread about the company's stability stemming from a letter months ago but has been no official word since.

jswinner · 05-13-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowfreak

Depending on what department you try to reach they can be a little hard to get in touch with. However, I ordered some replacement parts about 2 months ago and again a couple weeks back directly from them so it would seem they are still operational.

FWIW: I too just ordered some parts. My original call was answered by VM, but Cleo returned my call shortly after. In the background, while on the call, I could hear air ratchets working away, they were actually quite loud. She said she would tell them to knock it off while on the call, but then they would not be building the trailers. I told her to please continue to make the trailers.

gonzo628 · 05-13-2016, 03:11 PM

I, too, have ordered parts (a tire carrier), but my experience has been a bit different (possibly better). I placed my order (via email) on 5/3. It was a fairly long email string as I failed to satisfy my curiosity (did not ask enough questions) with my initial email. (That and having to get permission from the misses). Sonja was patient and helpful. I had confirmation that my order had shipped on 5/5 and the order arrived at my door on 5/11. I will acknowledge that I did not receive instructions (though I believe figured out how it is assembled / installed. Also, while I did receive the carrier itself, the rods on to which it gets installed and the wing-nuts that hold the tire on, I did not receive the bolts that affix the carrier to its bracket on the trailer. I've reached out to Sonja about this (last night) but have not yet heard back. (I know that I can get the bolts at a hardware store, but for the price I paid for the assembly...)

**Bill** · 05-13-2016, 07:16 PM

Gonzo -

I have had the same experience as you. I have interacted with Sonja a few times on the phone, and she is a sweetie. I finally met her in person the other day, and my original impression was confirmed. I told Cleo that she should get Sonja in front of the customers more, but I'm not sure Sonya is interested. She seems to enjoy what she is doing now.

Bill

aslag54 · 12-31-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Popupbenji

I heard that they are filing bankruptcy does anyone have any current info on the companies status or future ....

Where did you get this bankruptcy information?

I had phone contact with the company early this month and confirmed the 2922KD I ordered in November was on the shop floor being built. I also called my dealer about 10 days ago to check progress and was told I should expect delivery mid January as quoted in my purchase order. As a safe guard I did have the dealer add a clause to the purchase order returning my down payment if the manufacturer is unable to deliver. This past July I used the Trailmanor website contact form and to my surprise Bob Eickhoff called me, he mentioned a problem finding qualified workers and hoped to get production going soon. Two more attempts through the website contact received no response but I've phoned a couple of times since and always got to talk to someone.