Former HSV Chief Engineer Joins Jayco Caravans.

[csv8]

MAY 29:
Australia's biggest RV builder Jayco appoints former Holden Special Vehicles chief engineer Joel Stoddart as head of research and development.
http://www.caravanningnews.com/breaknws.htm

[Alan D Segal]

They might actually build something that appeals to people under 70 years old now. Or jut throw a GM crate engine in 'em.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

They might actually build something that appeals to people under 70 years old now. Or jut throw a GM crate engine in 'em.

They might put a HSV engine in their motorhomes !!!!!

[strik9]

they need to put somthing in them, there too bloody slow.
i,m always stuck behind them.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by csv8

It was a tongue in cheek reference to the HSV approach to engineering which is to throw a bigger GM crate engine in. Obviously some caravans don't have any engine at all, but now a HSV bloke is on board it is a joke to suggest they'll get a V8 put in. If you didn't get it that's okay.

[ryeman]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

It was a tongue in cheek reference to the HSV approach to engineering which is to throw a bigger GM crate engine in. Obviously some caravans don't have any engine at all, but now a HSV bloke is on board it is a joke to suggest they'll get a V8 put in. If you didn't get it that's okay.

Surely NOBODY failed to get it!?

[BlueOvalPrint]

Interesting our good friend Josh Dowling sees this as being a sign of the impending death of HSV: http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226653032313

Coming soon: a limited edition caravan which will be so rare, exclusive and expensive that it will just be kept in a garage.

And does this mean we'll see Jayco with a slogan of "I just pulled one"?

[mik]

you can't blame the guy for looking out for himself the same as car makers,
It makes sense the commy being retired for a global import(ford too)sadly, i've said it before why would you continue banging your head against the wall trying to build cars and make a dollar in such a hostile business environment as Australia.

[GT-spec15]

Great guy Joel.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by GT-spec15

Great guy Joel.

Doesn't like losing at squash though.

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

They might actually build something that appeals to people under 70 years old now. Or jut throw a GM crate engine in 'em.

Caravans will now come with a whopping great big V8 to produce the same power output as a much smaller engine.

[cs123]

I dare say that moving to Jayco would be a positive career step for him.

[Poetic Justice]

Originally Posted by BlueOvalPrint

And does this mean we'll see Jayco with a slogan of "I just pulled one"?

[strik9]

well i think its a given, that,ll have chrome knobs inside. and not only on the door handles.lol

[SantoAU]

well, the Optimus Prime look-alikes that are the HSV's do need a trailer behind them...

[BossBrand]

New Jayco slogan - I was made in one!

[Copie]

Heres hoping he can improve the finish quality on Jayco campers, looking at their range at the camping show last weekend it was very disappointing seeing the overall quality vs others in the same price range.

[Nikked]

Soo....





that is all...

[DJM83]

Needs moar vents.


Good on him though looking after his career, seen as Olden may be the next to fall.

[TMC]

Caravans that can be considered fully sick.

[Dave R]

He's wise, that's for sure. Not sure how Jayco will feel when he starts fitting RVs with launch control but we'll see.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by BossBrand

New Jayco slogan - I was made in one!

Pretty sure the target market for jaycos can't biologically make kids anymore, and probably can't even practice without pharmacological assistance.

[BlueOvalPrint]

Love your work Nikked! Just needs an oversized rear spoiler and it'll be perfect

[mrghia]

Does that mean that chev badges will be added?