Rising costs and supply chain issues: The challenges behind the motorhome industry
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
This week we're taking an honest look at the challenges faced by the motorhome industry in both recent years and into the future. In a candid conversation with the Co-Director of Fiamma, Charles Pozzi, we discuss the rising cost of products and the supply chain issues that brands are grappling with.
From navigating shipping costs to planning product development, Charles offers valuable insights into the inner workings of the leisure vehicle industry and shares Fiamma's vision for the future, including their commitment to sustainability initiatives.
We also catch up with Wayne Kavanagh from Chelston Motorhomes to discuss the sales of motorhomes themselves, how the costs of motorhomes are changing and how the industry is adapting to the difference.
In the news, Matt and Keith review the newly unveiled XBus electric campervan and the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source after trillions of tonnes have been discovered underground.
In the Q&A, Matt answers your questions about choosing the right tracker and what "essential" add-ons you really need when buying a motorhome.
Read the full transcript here:
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Пікірлер: 26
All the people at Fiamma are so lovely and it really does still feel like a family business despite being big enough to be a household name 🧡
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
Fiamma are certainly a household name in our niche. And yes, top people. So refreshing to experience these days where corporations dominate and seem to rule. Fiamma are the real deal! It’s a pleasure to know the people behind the brand
The designer must have been on something to come up with this! What were they thinking?
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
Trying to feature in Toy Town?!
Hi Matt, Please explain how methane is more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide (4:12)😮
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
Quoting bbc news article.
The electric camper was on The Apprentice. The teams were promoting it to different groups. Electric vehicles will be disposed of after 5 years as replacement batteries will be more expensive than the vehicle is worth. Look around at how many VW Campers are still running. EVs are not the future. I know I had a Tesla for 15 months
@cgrexy
3 ай бұрын
You don’t know because all new cars come with a 8 year battery warranty and plenty of EVS with 200k plus mileage on them. So 5 years a lie.
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
I’m not sure your facts are straight here. I know folk with over 12 year old EVs and managed more miles than a petrol car of same age
@ianbawler5714
3 ай бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt re electric motorhomes the issue is more the weight of them
No mention of Keith’s sack please 😂
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
Never again 😂
So you never heard of the cost of living crisis?
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
Every day, every day. I have 4 kids and a mortgage! There is regularly too much month at the end of the money!
@Coolagreen16
3 ай бұрын
@@MotorhomeMatt I hear you 🙂
Sorry, I'm not a fan of yours after you said wild camping is illegal. It's obviously somewhat of a grey area, but for you to come down so rigidly with your assessment on it I won't be following any more.
@MotorhomeMatt
3 ай бұрын
I accept your gracious departure. I am only reporting the law of the land. Your comment has 2 issues for me. Wild camping isn’t illegal. It’s not a grey area. We did an entire episode on this explaining the law and the recent changes to it. But you are very welcome to make up your own mind.