Newmar International Rally slim this year? (Sedalia)

[Neal]

I went to Sedalia I think in 2018 it was? 470 rigs I believe was the count. I saw a drone shot on Facebook from earlier today and it looks a little slim, my rough count is around 200 coaches.

 

[Neal]

Anyone that is attending and assuming Newmar execs give a report let us know what they say.

 

[SteveMA]

Here now. I think the number is way higher - closer to 450 - almost 200 1st timers here (units) for the newbie meeting today. More to follow.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Anyone that is attending and assuming Newmar execs give a report let us know what they say.

We're at the rally and I can guarantee there are closer to 500 coaches than 200 (betting on a cropped drone photo ). We had a nice visit with Casey T and (if he stays for a while) I can assure you that Newmar is in for some positive changes. If there is an executive report before we leave for Deer Springs, I'll pass on the info.

 

[Neal]

Excellent, great to hear there is a good turnout and positive vibes from the exec side.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

From one of the Newmar Service Dep't. folks.....the number is close to 450 +/-
I'll try to get a more definitive number.
There were 195 "First Timers" at their meeting!!
Casey Tubman is here in his "Newmar Demo", but not sure what it is. Mentioned in his comments that there were three Demo coaches and all were being used. He wants the "Exec's" to know what the "RV" lifestyle is about! He may prove to be an excellent leader!

 

[GlampDaddy]

Casey Tubman is here in his "Newmar Demo", but not sure what it is.

King Aire

 

[NWIP]

Just a note on Casey’s involvement, he has spent time in production actually working along side of others trying to understand all aspects. Certainly can’t hurt and hope he stays around

 

[osuallen]

The number of attendee coaches was 436. 3 of the execs, including Casey Tubman, travelled to and from the rally in MHs. They left after work on Friday afternoon, boondocked in a Walmart, and arrived at around 5 pm on Saturday (they were parked directly across from me). A 4th exec had a MH delivered and flew in and spent the week there. I noticed all of them were bussing tables and on trash duty at dinner the final evening.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Spoke with Casey while there. He is dedicated to improving production Quality & Service, to the levels that NEWMAR owners should expect! Time will tell.
He did get me help with an issue that I had and it should be resolved after I return home to St. Augustine!
We will see!
Enjoyed the International, & will say that I saw a change of attitude (enthusiasm), not noticed with some of the "PREVIOUS" Executives, which are now retired & no longer with NEWMAR!

 

[Neal]

They left after work on Friday afternoon, boondocked in a Walmart, and arrived at around 5 pm on Saturday

Sorry, can't ignore this...why are execs at big companies boondocking at Walmart? Not only for financial curiosity but security as well???

 

[Jabber Jaw]

The "FULL" RV Experience!!

 

[osuallen]

Like JJ said - the full RV experience. I was really surprised to see them on trash duty Friday night. Just following between the lines, I think CT wants the execs to better understand the customers, their needs and desires. There is also a push to better mesh NKK with Newmar. Had a discussion with the incoming International directors and they said there are changes coming to improve the club and company and make them more complimentary.

 

[Rich W.]

Sorry, can't ignore this...why are execs at big companies boondocking at Walmart? Not only for financial curiosity but security as well???

More exposure and free advertising because there are so many Walmart shoppers in the market for a King Aire?

 

[GUS2000]

I think its great they are experiencing it first hand as it relates to how some of us travel.. What better way to understand real world application of what is in their coaches than using it for a while and being off the grid and boondocking... I think they should do that a min number of weekends a year so they can then understand what the consumer/customer is experiencing versus what the dealers THINK the customers want.