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- Johan Wessels

Wheels coming off at Jurgens?

After reading about the new Jurgens models in the December issue of your publication, we couldn’t wait to see these first-hand.

We have since been to a number of dealers, but after six months, many still don’t have stock. Or, more worrying, they do not have much to say about these caravans that is good!

Excessive weight, poor quality, cracking A-frames, kinked plumbing… the list is end ess

As a respected publication that we rely on for truth and transparency, what are your comments?

Peter Mayweather

Godfrey Castle: Hi, John. To understand the situation, we have to look at Jurgens’ recent history: The fact is that no sooner had Jurgens Ci launched a long and overdue range of new models when the holding company (Imperial) sold Jurgens CI lock stock and barrel. The new owners walked straight into a factory plagued with labour dispute and unrest.

I guess when bringing new caravans to market under such trying circumstances, there has to be fallout. And yes, while the world has gone lightweight in caravans, the new Jurgens models appear to have gained weight – or is that extra GVM there to allow more packing space?