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June 4, 2022

A rainy day in central Florida…….. Don’t worry, its not bad here…..

………and looking out the back door…..let’s call this a continued “water leak test” on a couple of really nice machines…… And there’s Mr. Clean hanging out with my coach JayGee

Many of you have asked,”How are things going?”  Those that have hear me say Great!  That’s what folks say all the time but what it means can be confusing.

Let me try and answer a bit more:  The old way of doing business in this world has changed.  Capitalism is further along its path which makes everything change.  The marketing “Bell curve” is making businesses look to new combinations to survive.  Look at what’s happening how you buy things and get things done.  At one time, I had the franchise for “Tinting by Sears” in this area.  It was the Sears charge card that fueled sales.  It doesn’t happen that way….and Sears is gone!

We studied this market and where it seems to be going.  What is the new GMC customer looking for and how can we offer what they are looking for?

We have reshaped our business to capture that excitement that is the future of this machine.  It’s withstood the test of time….you and I will come and go but these Motorhomes will continue to stay viable as the auto industry changes.

There are alote more adventures to be had using petroleum at the same time were finding new ways to be effective.  So, for the near future, we feel maximizing the opportunities with new technologies will keep the reliability where folks are used to it being.

And to that end, there are many who feel their interior and exterior idea and abilities can help making the GMC as good as you want it to be.  Ah, but the mechanical aspects of the coach needs to be me is in current useable condition and that’s what the new technologies can do for us.

Our “Q” has been modified shifting future project to focus on these mechanical to keep us on the road.  This too will help us get our assembly process underway and be able to move thru projects with a more trained and focused crew.

What all that mean?if you look hard, you will see 5 coaches “in house” apart to not be outside.  There are 4 coaches out back in line getting preliminary work out there before it will come in to have their next phase.  We have 7 workers moving thru these projects with a drive train going in Mutcedes for run in and a drill down Onan videoand we’re close to fire up

So, what is the work?  In this coach you see coming in….like I said we’re all about mechanical right nowThis one has everything GM gave him…..this one has lost a few thingsstill another in line has less to show…… Down to its root mean, start building.  Dash AC/heat box in, wiring underway and it’s 350 Rocket Olds motor……. with a CVF Racing Serpantine belt system in….. This coach is farther alongwhile another has its radiator, dual electric fans and much of its wiring complete…… What’s inside?zoom in deep Ang snoop around………all of our coach in process are getting all the same stuff.

Why?  Because it all helps make a better machine.  It’s just true guys, things ARE changing, old stuff doesn’t work as well as new stuff…..there it is.  V belts are out, Serpantine is in and every new car proves this.  Holds true with radiator….why look for a custom radiator to fit your coach that can’t be easily replaced….spend your money adapting your coach to fit replaceable “off shelf” parts and brother, don’t get me started on fuel injection!All this new stuff, I know, looks cool but more than that it helps you and your drive train.

And until other alternatives materialize…..and we have a few brewing in our skunkworks……until that time let’s make the most of what we have…..both with our coaches AND with our business.  Thru Motorhome Rehab Ranch, we want to give you the tools to bring your coach up to where it works for you.   An interesting concept if you’ve been “diver down” in your coach since you got it…..is there ever an end?  In short no….but you can enjoy your journey……we can help you.

And you can help us be helping spread the word.  At some point we all need to see what this coach is all about.  Take away all the distractions and focus on what we’re here for, the GMC Motorhome.

Ok, soap box is put away but I’d really like to thank all of you for your support….. It’s all coming together.

So all of those projects are underway right now……How are we doing?  You be the judge and judge too if we’re doing our job

……We ARE looking at projects for next year…..its coming soon!  See ya later

 

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