Log In | Register
Skip to main content
Topic: The day has come, LD has closed (Read 7829 times) previous topic - next topic
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
The day has come, LD has closed
Calling Mothership this morning. Busy signal all 3 lines.
Has something happened or ???

Thank you,
Gary
2019 Mid-Bath
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #1 –
Probably on their annual summer shutdown for vacations……they’re unaware of the internet or answering machines!!!!😂
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #2 –
Hopefully not a permanent vacation . . .  :o
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #3 –
Happens every year around this time. They shut down for a well needed vacation. 😎

And they are “Old School” no answering machine.
Daughter of the first Lazy Bones
Hitting the road on my own and with a friend 🚐 while reporting back to the Lazy Bones at home 🛋

2 Lazy Bones - Home
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #4 –
Lazy Daze is permanently closed…..
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #5 –
I just read that also. Very sad day if it’s true.
2008 Rear Kitchen
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #6 –
Apparently LD is permanently closed….most of us expected this….
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #8 –



Spoke to Todd today and he informed me that due to many various and unfortunate factors currently going on the owner of Lazy Daze has decided to permanently close Lazy Daze effective immediately!
Lazy Daze knows this is somewhat sudden and apologize to the many amazing customers and potential customers ( long waiting list)that have supported Lazy Daze over the 66 years!
Additional information will be available soon!
Phones at the factory are down ( different issue ) but Todd can be reached via email at ldrvtodd@yahoo.com and in the next week or so 909-627-0941 will be activated by Todd for future Lazy Daze communication and assistance!
Thanks
Sorry and be well!
Todd
? Mid Bath
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #9 –
I read this on the Lazy Daze Caravan Club on Facebook:

<snip>
Spoke to Todd today and he informed me that due to many various and unfortunate factors currently going on the owner of Lazy Daze has decided to permanently close Lazy Daze effective immediately!
Lazy Daze knows this is somewhat sudden and apologize to the many amazing customers and potential customers ( long waiting list) that have supported Lazy Daze over the 66 years!
Additional information will be available soon!
Phones at the factory are down (different issue) but Todd can be reached via email at ldrvtodd@yahoo.com and in the next week or so 909-627-0941 will be activated by Todd for future Lazy Daze communication and assistance!
Thanks
Sorry and be well!
Todd
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #10 –
I read this post on the Lazy Daze Motorhome Fan Club:
Spoke to Todd today and he informed me that due to many various and unfortunate factors currently going on the owner of Lazy Daze has decided to permanently close Lazy Daze effective immediately!
Lazy Daze knows this is somewhat sudden and apologize to the many amazing customers and potential customers ( long waiting list)that have supported Lazy Daze over the 66 years!
Additional information will be available soon!
Phones at the factory are down ( different issue ) but Todd can be reached via email at ldrvtodd@yahoo.com and in the next week or so 909-627-0941 will be activated by Todd for future Lazy Daze communication and assistance!
Thanks
Sorry and be well!
Todd


This makes me really sad - Martha Carrillo
2004 MB
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #11 –
This is very unfortunate and sad, I feel bad for the people that are losing their jobs; plus the people that wanted an LD motorhome. That F'ing pandemic has been so destructive to lives and to businesses.

I never had my name called to get an LD (actually decided six months ago to change direction to a truck and trailer), those of you that have had the privilege of owing an LD are very lucky; you have a very cool and unique motorhome, and I suspect the value will continue to rise since they will no longer be building new ones.

Have an awesome day!
Dan - on list for a 31' IB White/Sliver
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #12 –
Jeez this is heartbreaking. What an amazing history. So are they even answering the phone to sell parts and remaining stock?
Joe B.
2008 26ft  grey/white Rear Bath
Family of 5 hitting the open road as much as we can.
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #13 –
I just saw this.  I was hoping the company would find a new owner, but not one of the two big mega companies.  Sorry for the skilled workers. Sorry for Tod.  Sorry for the community.  It was one hell of a ride.
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #14 –
Agree with everyone’s sentiments. Very sad for those who worked there, and very sad for we who are fans of the brand. Also, must be very frustrating for those who have waited in line so long for a new one.
Jason

2003 Rear Bath
"Razor Crest"
Our first RV, purchased from the original owner 01/2022
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #15 –
Very sad news… I feel really bad for all the displaced employees and for all those on the waiting list.  This by no means was any fault of theirs.  Covid, quarantines, shutdowns and supply chain delays were all contributing factors I’m sure.  And maybe Steve Newton was just tired of it all too.  I’m sure that piece of land in Montclair is worth a rather large fortune.  The one glimmer of hope is that Todd still wants to maintain contact.  This may turn into a repair business and that would be good news for LD owners as well as former employees.  Time will tell, but I hope something good rises from the ashes of Lazy Days.

- John
Fulltimer with a 2021 MId-Bath “Babe”, 1996 Cherokee “Scout” and “Bandit” the wonder dog 🐶
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #16 –
Did I miss something?
My phone does not allow me to see all posts???
1994 Twin King
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #17 –
The end of an era
2007 MB
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #18 –
Oh my gosh!!
Lazy Daze is Done.
Sad Sad Sad!!
1994 Twin King
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #19 –
So who got the Last Daze?
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #20 –
LD Family,

So sorry to hear this news................many of us thought it could happen, but most felt there would be an interested party to purchase the operation/business when Steve decided to step down.  If the rumor is true, hopefully someone or some company is able to step up and takeover the business.  LDs are too good a product to just fade away!

Best Regards,

Gary & Karen
2007 30' TB
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #21 –
Semi official confirmation has been received from Todd Miller, via a message to one of our members,  that indeed, Lazy Daze has ceased operations.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
 
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #22 –
I went to the Mothership last Friday. I'm from Texas and was in the area. Wanted to check it out and possibly pick up a few parts. As I opened the front door a guy gets in my way and  I start to go around him he says how can we help you. I state I'm here to look around maybe buy a few parts that I need. He tells me we don,t have any inventory. It was Steve the owner. I continue to say hey I just want to look around. He says cant do it - he has to 70 year old women working and the dont want to get COVID.  I then ask maybe I could look at one of the new models, he says we dont have any inventory. I spent the next 30 mintues talking to Steve outside the shop, him just answering a few questions. It all was very weird. But there was no way I was getting into that store. Strange. I was telling him I bought my 26.5 MB in 1993 and how well it was still running and working great. Instead of him being proud of the Lazy Daze Model. He kept telling me how hard it was going to get a new refrigerator and or A/C and the like. I knew something was up when I left. It was a weird scene. I felt kinda like damn I came all the from Texas - Geez.   I love my LazyDaze and I wish Steve all the best.
1993 MB
2006 Honda CRV
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #23 –
Quote from: Webebad  - 
I went to the Mothership last Friday. I'm from Texas and was in the area. Wanted to check it out and possibly pick up a few parts. As I opened the front door a guy gets in my way and  I start to go around him he says how can we help you. I state I'm here to look around maybe buy a few parts that I need. He tells me we don,t have any inventory. It was Steve the owner. I continue to say hey I just want to look around. He says cant do it - he has to 70 year old women working and the dont want to get COVID.  I then ask maybe I could look at one of the new models, he says we dont have any inventory. I spent the next 30 mintues talking to Steve outside the shop, him just answering a few questions. It all was very weird. But there was no way I was getting into that store. Strange. I was telling him I bought my 26.5 MB in 1993 and how well it was still running and working great. Instead of him being proud of the Lazy Daze Model. He kept telling me how hard it was going to get a new refrigerator and or A/C and the like. I knew something was up when I left. It was a weird scene. I felt kinda like damn I came all the from Texas - Geez.   I love my LazyDaze and I wish Steve all the best.

Sounds like a typical “Steve chat”…..
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: The day has come, LD has closed
Reply #24 –
I consider us very very fortunate to get a 2021.
I wonder how this affects potential warranty issues although it's so well built I don't expect any.

😥😥
2021 Mid Bath