New CC 38FL - Delivery When?

VikingFan4evr · 05-14-2014, 04:57 PM

I have never owned an RV before and put 10% down on a new 5th on March 8, 2013. Was vaguely told a min of 8 weeks for delivery. It is now 9 weeks plus and haven't heard a thing. salesman said we'll call you when we know something. What?? So, question for CC owners. If you ordered one....how long did you wait for delivery?..I realize that it is peak RV sales and shows times. But when is enough....ENOUGH?

38FLCamper · 05-14-2014, 05:04 PM

6-8 Weeks is pretty normal... but these are not normal times in the RV Industry - There is a huge shortage of transport drivers required to get the rigs to dealers.

There are reports of the manufacturers having rigs piling up at their lots and even storing them at the transporter yards waiting for drivers to return and transport more.

We have some friends currently waiting 14 weeks and their rig has been confirmed built (different MFG) 4 weeks ago. Just waiting on transportation.

MeepMeep · 05-14-2014, 07:44 PM

You'll love you 38FL - we love ours so much we gave up the condo and are full-timing. Stay patient and it will get there......

In the meantime, there may be a reason or two why your delivery date is a moving target

I was just reading what they're paying the delivery drivers and it's no wonder that rigs are piling up with no way to get them to a destination. Drivers have to have a CDL. Then they have to be DOT certified in addition to having to pay for insurance not only on their TV, but also on the unit that they're delivering. Yes, the company pays the driver mileage and a fuel surcharge, but it's all only one way and you end up dead-heading back on your own. You pay all your own incidentals, including motel (you're "commercial" so you aren't allowed to sleep in the truck unless it has a sleeper cab and most manufacturers won't let you use the unit you're pulling). In addition you have to keep detailed trip logs, just like the big boys. Then to add insult to injury, many companies require that you wash the unit prior to delivery.......Is there any wonder that there's a driver shortage?

One guy said he made twice as much work-camping with half the hassle

jimmac28 · 05-15-2014, 05:54 AM

If you got the time go get yourself, the plant is in northern Indiana. You'll save delivery charges and that might pay for the trip. By the way that's a great trailer.

**ependydad** · 05-15-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmac28

If you got the time go get yourself, the plant is in northern Indiana. You'll save delivery charges and that might pay for the trip. By the way that's a great trailer.

I'd be really surprised if that's allowed by the dealer, manufacturer and transport company.

One thing you can definitely do, VikingFan4evr, is push your dealer to send a driver for your unit.

jimmac28 · 05-15-2014, 09:25 AM

Well instead of us speculating, all the OP has to do is call Cedar Creek. If he takes it strait to the dealer it might work. It would be interesting to know.

DDC · 05-15-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MeepMeep

You'll love you 38FL - we love ours so much we gave up the condo and are full-timing. Stay patient and it will get there......

In the meantime, there may be a reason or two why your delivery date is a moving target

I was just reading what they're paying the delivery drivers and it's no wonder that rigs are piling up with no way to get them to a destination. Drivers have to have a CDL. Then they have to be DOT certified in addition to having to pay for insurance not only on their TV, but also on the unit that they're delivering. Yes, the company pays the driver mileage and a fuel surcharge, but it's all only one way and you end up dead-heading back on your own. You pay all your own incidentals, including motel (you're "commercial" so you aren't allowed to sleep in the truck unless it has a sleeper cab and most manufacturers won't let you use the unit you're pulling). In addition you have to keep detailed trip logs, just like the big boys. Then to add insult to injury, many companies require that you wash the unit prior to delivery.......Is there any wonder that there's a driver shortage?

One guy said he made twice as much work-camping with half the hassle

X2 on this I know someone who did this, they don't pay enough and it is way over regulated.

To OP hang in there I hope you get it soon, nagging the dealer might help.

Oakman · 05-15-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ependydad

I'd be really surprised if that's allowed by the dealer, manufacturer and transport company.

One thing you can definitely do, VikingFan4evr, is push your dealer to send a driver for your unit.

X2 what ependydad said.

I think for Cedar Creek to release the trailer to him he would have to have all the ownership paperwork and insurance completed. Also would he be willing to drive his trailer back to the dealership and leave it with them so the dealer can do the final prep and PDI? Would a dealer be willing to do the prep and PDI in a timely fashion since the ownership papers have already been signed and he already owns the trailer.

Believe me, he will be much better served to wait until his trailer is delivered to the dealer and the dealer completes the prep and PDI. In reality the dealer is the final stage of quality control for the Cedar Creek. Some dealers are better than others at this.

MIFarmer · 05-15-2014, 10:46 AM

I just left my dealer, and he said Cedar Creek is currently about 10 weeks out "if we're lucky." Add to that the transportation delays...

jimmac28 · 05-15-2014, 11:49 AM

VikingFan4evr, I made some inquires on shipping, if you have your dealer change it from ship to DPU "dealer pick up" he then can hire a shipper to go get your trailer. it should cost about $2 a mile one way. We as a buyers can not pick up our trailers, liability is the reason. Of course your trailer has to be ready to ship. I hope this helps.

**ependydad** · 05-15-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmac28

VikingFan4evr, I made some inquires on shipping, if you have your dealer change it from ship to DPU "dealer pick up" he then can hire a shipper to go get your trailer. it should cost about $2 a mile one way. We as a buyers can not pick up our trailers, liability is the reason. Of course your trailer has to be ready to ship. I hope this helps.

SilverbackMel · 05-15-2014, 12:34 PM

I would NOT go out of the norm for shipment of a unit . Anytime you try to step in, you potentially lessen any future claim.
Just wait it out. You may not care for their process, but this time of anxiety shall pass

**ependydad** · 05-15-2014, 12:42 PM

Having the dealer go pickup the unit isn't out of the manufacturer's norm. It may be for this particular dealer, of course.

MillerTime · 05-15-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ependydad

Having the dealer go pickup the unit isn't out of the manufacturer's norm. It may be for this particular dealer, of course.

Yep.
Our dealer said at this point he is probably sending a driver or will go himself to pick up our trailer.....if it ever comes offline.

OP. We are on week 12 or 13 since order on our Sabre (feb 19th) and then delivery if it ever gets built. Hopefully you have better luck then us on time frame!!!

MillerTime- Future Sabre Handler!!

SilverbackMel · 05-15-2014, 01:24 PM

RV shows in Atlanta and Tampa were slammed with potential buyers. This is likely indicative of the fair pricing and reasonable trade in allowances combined with a somewhat improving economy. We had a Silverback ordered in mid Feb and produced 7 weeks later and we picked it up last week of April. We must have been fortunate to get the build order in just prior to an order surge. Only a couple of minor issues so far. For us, the 33rl is just right at this time.

GOTTOYS · 05-17-2014, 09:25 AM

With what they get paid for delivering these things vs. expenses..they're lucky any of them show up at the dealers. I think there's more money in delivering pizzas..

MillerTime · 05-17-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GOTTOYS

With what they get paid for delivering these things vs. expenses..they're lucky any of them show up at the dealers. I think there's more money in delivering pizzas..

Its not that bad.
Its 1000 miles roughly from goshen to me, so at $1.69 a loaded mile thats $1690. Figure a 12mpg average for the 2000 mile round trip (of course bareback will be much better mpgs) thats about 166.6 gallons of deisel. At $4 a gallon thats about $666 for fuel. So still about $1,000 left, figure about $300 for maintenance, insurance and truck expense.
$700 bucks for 2 days hauling and a day back ish.... not great, but it aint terrible if u do it all the time.

I figured in a 365 day year, at 4 days a trip, so 89 loads a year at clearing $700 a load, that's $62,300 a year with another $26,700 for maintenance, insurance and vehicle.
Not too bad running the numbers like trucking outfits do. Key is pm fuel savings.

MillerTime- Future Sabre Handler!!

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