Author Topic: Holden HSV chief engineer quits carmaker for Jayco caravans (Read 11810 times)

Renno · « **on:** May 30, 2013, 06:27:24 PM »

Not sure if this has been mentioned.
Holden HSV chief engineer quits carmaker for Jayco caravans

Renno

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:31:15 PM »

I guess he's finding a new employer before Holden does the Ford thing and closes shop!!

Strvy

briann532 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:35:09 PM »

Does this mean Jayco's are now going to be Fully Sick???

Barry G · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:36:06 PM »

Will this improve the much -talked-about quality control issues at Jayco?

StrvnMrvn · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:39:25 PM »

Quote from: briann532 on May 30, 2013, 06:35:09 PM

Does this mean Jayco's are now going to be Fully Sick???

With 17' rims and lots of gadgets?

Quote from: B&B on May 30, 2013, 06:36:06 PM

Will this improve the much -talked-about quality control issues at Jayco?

Not a Jayco owner, so maybe.

GUEY · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2013, 07:03:21 PM »

Hmmmm. Chev badges on Jaycos next?

Bird · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2013, 07:11:22 PM »

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=20458.msg470993#msg470993

Kangaron · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Renno on May 30, 2013, 06:27:24 PM

Not sure if this has been mentioned.
Holden HSV chief engineer quits carmaker for Jayco caravans

Renno

Joel is a mate of Gerry's, has been for years and is involved in the cycling team behind closed doors

berlitza · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:23:08 PM »

oh noo ,where gunna start seeing jayco's with cheesy daytime running lights, a rear spoiler and fully shick 26' rimmmssssss mmmmmaaaaattteeeeee

GeeTee · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:12:52 PM »

With this feller's background, maybe we will see caravan general tech catch up with such modern technology as colour TV and the cordless telephone!

crackacoldie · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:21:22 PM »

So we'll see more jayco owners pushing broken down vans home?..

Barry G · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:26:25 PM »

Given that the impetus behind o many of the impressive 'fibreglass' van builds on this site is disillusionment with the 1950s approach to building vans it would be good to see someone a bit closer to modern automotive techniques bring some innovation to a leading van manufacturer.

Shutterbug · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:43:52 PM »

The new Jayco's might have a new sticker:

Jayco, I just want one

aussieducker · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:19:00 PM »

I can see it now....JSV

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kylarama · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2013, 06:31:06 AM »

Great news, so now we probably get.

Ill fitting plastics
Uncomfortable seats (wound right back!)
20" rims and go kart suspension
Horrendously loud colour schemes

Throw away the Drizabone and Akubra and get yourself a muscle top and baseball hat...

Smithyworld · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2013, 06:55:22 AM »

Makes sense from what I have read on this site as apparently the Jayco's are just Holden together....

Probably shouldn't say that considering I take delivery of my Jayco Outback in about 3 weeks!

GUEY · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2013, 09:47:54 AM »

Quote from: kylarama on May 31, 2013, 06:31:06 AM

Great news, so now we probably get.

Ill fitting plastics
Uncomfortable seats (wound right back!)
20" rims and go kart suspension
Horrendously loud colour schemes

Throw away the Drizabone and Akubra and get yourself a muscle top and baseball hat...

Could have been worse. It could have been Nissans zd30 designer.
Then we would have got wheels that suddenly fall off, electrics that are crap, front gas struts that don't hold, leaks and poor build quality.

Ohh..hang on a minute...

Topender · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:09:24 AM »

Quote from: GUEY on May 31, 2013, 09:47:54 AM

Could have been worse. It could have been Nissans zd30 designer.
Then we would have got wheels that suddenly fall off, electrics that are crap, front gas struts that don't hold, leaks and poor build quality.

Ohh..hang on a minute...

And Shit customer service...........oh after my last experience Jayco already have that!

Dave

BigJules · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:31:30 AM »

Quote from: Topender on May 31, 2013, 10:09:24 AM

And **** customer service...........oh after my last experience Jayco already have that!

Dave

I'm surprised to hear that. I thought that despite it being seemingly common that one would find issues, the redeeming feature was that you can get a Jayco serviced or repaired pretty much anywhere.

Topender · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2013, 11:23:19 AM »

Quote from: BigJules on May 31, 2013, 10:31:30 AM

I'm surprised to hear that. I thought that despite it being seemingly common that one would find issues, the redeeming feature was that you can get a Jayco serviced or repaired pretty much anywhere.

That was my opinion until I received my camper back from its last warranty fix up with far worse issues than when I sent it in and it far longer than what we where told and it should have taken. If it was anyone else it could have ended very very badly. Let me just say no brakes wrong hub big mess! Not what you would expect from our sole Jayco dealer here in WA. The end result was me doing the work myself with them supplying the parts and everything needed to do the job. Like I said lucky I was a) able to tell there was an issue b) able to rectify it. Not good at all! Needless to say my camper will never go anywhere near there again and if one day I do buy another I will travel East to purchase and use other recommended repairers for warranty issues.

Dave

GeeTee · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2013, 11:31:47 AM »

Quote from: B&B on May 30, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Given that the impetus behind o many of the impressive 'fibreglass' van builds on this site is disillusionment with the 1950s approach to building vans it would be good to see someone a bit closer to modern automotive techniques bring some innovation to a leading van manufacturer.

yes that is long overdue

Barrabart · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:13:25 PM »

Quote from: GUEY on May 30, 2013, 07:03:21 PM

Hmmmm. Chev badges on Jaycos next?

Haha was thinkin' the exact same thing!!!!!

gronk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:14:00 PM »

Poor bloke..........but I suppose ya gotta put food on the table somehow !!

Vk3bq · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:45:32 PM »

Having spent time in both hsv and jayco factories. This person can help improve jaycos process. Which should lead to improved quality. The level of automation is much higher in hsv. As one would expect. That. If done properly creates a more consistent quality product.

. Good for jayco. I guess.

Never understood the hsv slogan. If you just want one. Is the one you have not already good enough/Shite??

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Barry G · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2013, 04:55:43 PM »

Quote from: Vk3bq on May 31, 2013, 02:45:32 PM

Having spent time in both hsv and jayco factories. This person can help improve jaycos process. Which should lead to improved quality. The level of automation is much higher in hsv. As one would expect. That. If done properly creates a more consistent quality product. . Good for jayco. I guess.

Never understood the hsv slogan. If you just want one. Is the one you have not already good enough/****e?? )

That is the basis of all marketing... last year's model is NEVER good enough - or so they want you to think!

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Author Topic: Holden HSV chief engineer quits carmaker for Jayco caravans (Read 11810 times)

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