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Went to the 2017 Tampa Super Show on Saturday.

Walked and looked at many (not all, needed 2 days) "Fulltime" luxury 5th Wheels in the Redwood price point and above and looked at the new Redwoods on display.

I was impressed with the new Redwoods updates / features, looks like they have been listening to the owners on many of the updates and features.

I liked the foundation and running gear updates as they had a coach on display with the MoRyde 4100 Suspension, 8k Axles, 17.5 Tires and Disc brakes.

I also liked the fit / finish and the look and feel of the interior, for me it was still the warm and cozy feel that was a factor in me purchasing my current Redwood. (I know everyone has a different opinion but this was mine)

Based on what I saw at the Tampa RV Show and my previous experience with Redwood in the way of factory support and the Rally's, when it comes time to replace my current Redwood 5th Wheel in a few years before I retire, the Redwood product is going to be strong contender.

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 2:47 PM
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Good to hear Rob, what floor plans did Redwood have there ?

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 2:51 PM
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I saw so many RVs yesterday they all start to run together but as I remember they had a 3901MB, a 3901WB (it had the MoRyde 4100 with Disc Brakes), a 3921GK, a 3401RL and a 3991RD.

I thought it was a very nice display and I also met and had a great conversation with Matt Popovic the Redwood Regional Sales manager.

I sure hope the owners suggestions that Redwood has implemented have translated into Sales traffic for Redwood so they benefit from them and can justify retaining the updates / improvements and continue to listen / implement owner comments and imput.

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 3:07 PM
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Also, I loved the new Furrion Gas Cooktop and separate Gas Oven being used (although many other manufactures are using it too) much nicer than the typical RV drop in Gas Stove.

My initial impression of the new Furrion Microwave now being installed was not great but I am also comparing it to the GE Profile Convection Microwave I installed in my Redwood 🙂

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 3:14 PM
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Is Steve Scallie still with Redwood, or did Matt take his place>?

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 3:18 PM
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I do not know, I had 4 other guys with me (2 brother in laws, 1 nephew, 1 long time friend), they wanted to go look at 500k Motor Homes next and drug me away from the Redwoods.

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 3:21 PM
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I'm not sure, but I think Steve when the way of the previous Management. Probably Regional Rep for another MFR by now.

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 9:21 PM
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That's a shame... great guy,,, he is the primary reason we were able to get into our Redwood... great customer service skills. . . He actually called me on a Saturday evening when we were looking after my dealer clad him and asked for help... i was unavailable and he called me again on Sunday..

 
Posted : January 22, 2017 10:00 PM
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Just had a PM from SETH, with RW, about my door so he may be the person to e-mail.

Really do not know for sure.

 
Posted : January 23, 2017 10:43 PM
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