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Did You Know?. XLR is Canada’s #1 selling toy hauler travel trailer brand for two consecutive years!. SALES CORNER: “Refresh”
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Did You Know? XLR is Canada’s #1 selling toy hauler travel trailer brand for two consecutive years! SALES CORNER: “Refresh” Sometimes, as sales start happening and more customers are asking questions about products, we need a refresher. Here are a couple refreshers on XLR product updates that we get questions about frequently. What does the ‘HP’ on Thunderbolt models mean? All Thunderbolt 5th wheels (N/A on 35X14) have the high profile cap which replaced the older mid-profile. Models are now listed as ‘....HP’ (300X12HP, 300X14HP, 35X12HP, 386X12HP, 40X12HP) Newer Thunderbolt standards: Hydraulic front landing gear, flush floor living room slides, LED ceiling and bedroom lights What does the ‘EP’ on Hyperlite models mean? When you option in the Extreme Weather Package on a Hyperlite, the model becomes a ‘.....- EP’ (N/A on 19HFS or 25HFK) Production & Transport Lead Times.....PLAN ACCORDINGLY The large retail show success and annual inventory ramp up has our production lead times out 7-8 weeks. There are three things you can be sure of...death, taxes, and springtime RV transport delays. Many of you have prepared in advance and contracted with other transporters in order to pickup your own units...this is a great advantage to you. Currently, transport companies are telling us about 3 weeks delivery lead time....and unfortunately, these times may increase before it gets better. Remember, large fifth wheels require CDL drivers also and might take even longer XLR8R newsletter“Refresh”Volume 5March 2013 • 2012 Market Recap • The tremendous early success at this year’s retail shows is a direct result of our 2012 growth and larger commitments from our existing dealers and new dealer partners. So, we’d like to say ‘Thank You’ and keep pushing XLR to the top! Here is a snapshot of 2012 retail activity. • U.S. Toy Haulers in 2012... • Overall Growth of 10% (Industry = Up 8%) • 1 out of 6 Fifth Wheels Purchased Nationally • 5 of Top 30 Fifth Wheel Brands in Industry • Largest Fifth Wheel Growth was $60-$75K • XLR in 2012... • Overall Growth of 65% (TT=56%, 5W=76%) • Market Share Gain of Over 50% (TT=43%, 5W=59%) • Ranked in the Top 50 Brands in RV Industry “"Today is a new day. You will get out of it just what you put into it" Mary Pickford GREAT NEWS!!! The New XLR Plant will finally be opening in a couple weeks!! Jeff Gee Phone: 574 975-0290 Fax: 574 343-5963 Cell: 574 315-7798 jgee@forestriverinc.com
