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Lazy Daze- The Next Generation
The subject line sounds like it could be a new TV show, maybe on cable? Or it could refer to what future Lazy Daze models will look like when Ford decides to stop manufacturing the E-450 chassis?

My question actually has to do with the future of the company itself; in other words "Life after Steve," the current owner. Since LD is a family-owned business, is there a transition plan in place? Is there a little Newton running around and learning the family trade?

Inquiring minds want to know . . .
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Lazy Daze- The Next Generation
Reply #1 –
This topic has come up several times in the past, and the answer still is, "Who knows?" As far as I'm aware, there is no family successor; Steve is it. But, although we can guess and speculate about a few possible scenarios, none of us really knows what will shake out of the sack, either with chassis changes, company management/continuance, personnel, or anything else. (Well, except the paneling in the office; that's eternal!  ;) )

JMHO, but if one wants a new LD on the Ford E450, order it. If one wants a used LD, search for a good one and do what's necessary to bring it up to the best condition possible. If one needs factory service, make an appointment and get it done. There's "nothing so constant as change".

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
 
Re: Lazy Daze- The Next Generation
Reply #2 –
I completely agree with Joan.

And it is sometimes fun to fantasize, like "What if we won the lottery?" 

In the interest of bigger is the future of RVs in general, an F-450 based LD makes sense to me. Powerstroke engine, 4WD, ultra comfortable cockpit. Then you could build an LD to compare to the Tiger brand.

For the ultra-light line of LDs to appeal to those boomer couples buying Class Bs: a Transit based 22' couples rig hardening to LD roots.

None of this would make financial sense. I know that. The low volume build to order model really restricts development efforts. And it is a business model I love.
Paul
'92 Mid Bath