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dougnlina Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2016 Posts: 246 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:27 am Post subject: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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What is the groups collective experience with the turn-around time when ordering an ARB awning? I ordered one four weeks ago and have not heard anything. I contacted the vendor and they are trying to track it down but it is a direct ship from ARB and with an upcoming vacation, it would be nice to see it before we head out. Has anyone ordered one recently and what was your experience?
Thanks, Doug _________________ "Olive" a '60 Ragtop Beetle
"Grover" a '87 Syncro Poptop 1.8T |
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coqcitywesty Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2018 Posts: 401 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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Hmmmm....wondering if this is a COVID-related production/distribution issue or a COVID-related demand issue with ARB. I already have the ARB 2500 and am trying to locate/purchase the Add-A-Room option and it appears that all the usual vendors are out-of-stock as well, so either ARB cannot get them produced and out the door OR everyone is buying them to go camping. Best of luck. _________________ 1991 Westfalia EJ251, 1972 Volvo 1800 ES |
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AZ Landshaper Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2009 Posts: 1698 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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No ARB experience but My business installs commercial shade sails and we are having a heckuva time getting our hands on those right now. Back ordered and out of stock with all three of my Vendors. Most of the aluminum products that I typically install are also very difficult to track down right now for whatever reason. The worst part about the whole issue is these companies whether online or not are willing to take payment before they tellu the product won’t ship any time soon. Many of my clients would rather choose a diff product but we are pinched when the money been collected w/o us knowing the situation.
Jay _________________ Support Small Business.
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7477 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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Summer Recreation? It's Backordered - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/style/outdoor-camping-gear-pools-backordered.html
Supply chain disruptions combined with remarkable increases in demand for all sorts of outdoor gear means we're waiting for stuff that used to be on retailer's shelves in previous years.
Plan ahead, this won't be going away anytime soon. Want it 8 weeks from now? It's time to order now.
Here's hoping your awning shows up soon. _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Vanagon914 Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2019 Posts: 139 Location: FL
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:19 am Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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i did amazon got it in 3 days free shipping |
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dougnlina Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2016 Posts: 246 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:33 am Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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ARB 814411? Amazon does not even show this model... _________________ "Olive" a '60 Ragtop Beetle
"Grover" a '87 Syncro Poptop 1.8T |
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greenlakesgary Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2020 Posts: 6 Location: Cicero
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:24 am Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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I ordered my ARB over a month ago [4 Wheel Drive Parts] and they were back ordered like everyone else at the time. The RV and boating businesses are booming this year - My buddy is the Marina business [sales] and this is his best year ever. Be patient. If anyone is thinking about one for their Vanagon next summer, don't wait until June like I did!!!
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dougnlina Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2016 Posts: 246 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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FYI Awning Arrived today, 40 days after ordering, so pretty close to the 30 BUSINESS days they stated when I ordered it. However, I also ordered the screen room and that is nowhere in sight yet. _________________ "Olive" a '60 Ragtop Beetle
"Grover" a '87 Syncro Poptop 1.8T |
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markswagen Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2018 Posts: 1039 Location: san diego
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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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find an authorized dealer in your area, have an awning shipped to them, talk with them first about it, then i think you don't have to pay the shipping, a couple or three vandiegans have bought them this route, order it through a dealer, they are the same $, go pick it up, save a chunk of $ in shipping.
if anyone in san diego wants one, pm me, and i will find out who the dealer is, i know they are based in el cajon. _________________ markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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pbrown Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2008 Posts: 443 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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I got lucky and was able to find one in stock at a local outfitter shop. It even has the built in LED lighting. _________________ Patrick Brown
1986 Westy Syncro EJ25
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erste Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2013 Posts: 1110 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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pbrown wrote: |
I got lucky and was able to find one in stock at a local outfitter shop. It even has the built in LED lighting. |
Thanks for posting this. I had no idea the new awnings come with a light sleeve sewn across the center, but the light kit is sold separately. Hopefully I can figure out how to use it with my older 8’ awning. Doesn’t seem like it’s very useful in that location with the add-a-room though unless they have a clear section on the roof now. |
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dougnlina Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2016 Posts: 246 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:19 am Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Ship Time? |
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The LED lighting strip came with mine, no extra purchase required.
D _________________ "Olive" a '60 Ragtop Beetle
"Grover" a '87 Syncro Poptop 1.8T |
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