Thread: Jurgens in liquidatiion

I’m not sure they are victims......

Although a few years ago we seriously looked at buying a Cross I Over van....and we found Jurgens one of the least interested/flexible in design change/layout.

Thought I read somebody purchased Kimberley, maybe it was just the IP.

Yesterday during a 600km Drive yesterday i called six semi-trailer trailer manufacturers for a options on custom trailer......Hammar said they would consult there engineers in Germany and may be able to come up with something and only one other got half interested, the other four were disinterested yet there websites indicate they do custom trailers. Would have thought companies would be looking for new business.

I’ve now engage the supplier I just travel with to China to see if the factory we visited would be interested. He is certain it will be a positive conversation and should have pricing in two weeks.

Sorry to hear that. They were a local branch of a South African company, is that right?
It's certainly hard to compete with the imports.

Originally Posted by weeds

I’m not sure they are victims......

Although a few years ago we seriously looked at buying a Cross I Over van....and we found Jurgens one of the least interested/flexible in design change/layout.

Thought I read somebody purchased Kimberley, maybe it was just the IP.

Yesterday during a 600km Drive yesterday i called six semi-trailer trailer manufacturers for a options on custom trailer......Hammar said they would consult there engineers in Germany and may be able to come up with something and only one other got half interested, the other four were disinterested yet there websites indicate they do custom trailers. Would have thought companies would be looking for new business.

I’ve now engage the supplier I just travel with to China to see if the factory we visited would be interested. He is certain it will be a positive conversation and should have pricing in two weeks.

We found the same thing with most semi trailer manufacturers - a lot said they’d do custom but only one in the end would even quote us for some custom drop decks - that was Vawdrey who ended up getting the order and were great to deal with. Only a few KM from us too which was a bonus. That was a couple years ago now, so not sure if they’ve gone the same way as the rest?

As for all the camper and caravan crowds going under - the market is absolutely flooded now - far too many players for an over saturated market that’s starting to slow. There will be many more I think.

Originally Posted by weeds

I’m not sure they are victims......

Although a few years ago we seriously looked at buying a Cross I Over van....and we found Jurgens one of the least interested/flexible in design change/layout.

Thought I read somebody purchased Kimberley, maybe it was just the IP.

Yesterday during a 600km Drive yesterday i called six semi-trailer trailer manufacturers for a options on custom trailer......Hammar said they would consult there engineers in Germany and may be able to come up with something and only one other got half interested, the other four were disinterested yet there websites indicate they do custom trailers. Would have thought companies would be looking for new business.

I’ve now engage the supplier I just travel with to China to see if the factory we visited would be interested. He is certain it will be a positive conversation and should have pricing in two weeks.

Originally Posted by Homestar

We found the same thing with most semi trailer manufacturers - a lot said they’d do custom but only one in the end would even quote us for some custom drop decks - that was Vawdrey who ended up getting the order and were great to deal with. Only a few KM from us too which was a bonus. That was a couple years ago now, so not sure if they’ve gone the same way as the rest?

As for all the camper and caravan crowds going under - the market is absolutely flooded now - far too many players for an over saturated market that’s starting to slow. There will be many more I think.

Have you tried Tuff Trailers?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Sorry to hear that. They were a local branch of a South African company, is that right?
It's certainly hard to compete with the imports.

I would have thought something from SA was an import as well ?

Originally Posted by pop058

I would have thought something from SA was an import as well ?

My understanding was that they manufactured here. The SA parent company went into administration recently.

Jurgens, the largest caravan makers in South Africa.

https://www.caravansa.co.za/jurgens-...l-liquidation/

Business as usual, says Australia franchise.

https://www.caravancampingsales.com....tralia-116186/