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Offline mattky

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Trak shak still in business
« on: January 22, 2015, 10:15:24 AM »
Hi all I am looking for a trak shak and would like to call them and see if they can send me the kids retreat do under the 2nd bed.  One I am considering doesn't have one. Can't find them on a google search

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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2015, 10:27:20 AM »
The company went down a very steep hill and fell off the cliff under there current management. They were trading selling Campomatic Brand campers also and also went by the name of Challenge Campers in Rydalmere.

Carey Leghorn was the owners name. His phone number for the business was/is 0296380771, his mobile is 0411 695 004, 22 South Street Rydalmere. Email was info@trakshak.com.au

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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2015, 11:48:03 AM »
Quote from: Jason B on January 22, 2015, 10:27:20 AM
The company went down a very steep hill and fell off the cliff under there current management. They were trading selling Campomatic Brand campers also and also went by the name of Challenge Campers in Rydalmere.

Carey Leghorn was the owners name. His phone number for the business was/is 0296380771, his mobile is 0411 695 004, 22 South Street Rydalmere. Email was info@trakshak.com.au

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Not at that address anymore. They shared premises (and possibly management/owners) with a stage lighting company whose name escapes me right now. This business has relocated to Silverwater into I think Fariola St.
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2015, 12:10:45 PM »
According to wayback machine as of the 18th December this is what was listed on their webpage


For a Trak Shak brochure and information on changes we have recently made to our Trak Shak please send us a brochure request.
 
Trak Shak Australia
24 Antoine St, Rydalmere NSW
Phone: 02 9638 0771
info@trakshak.com.au
Trading Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8am – 4pm
Outside these times please call to make an appointment.

here is a link to there homepage
http://web.archive.org/web/20140815194341/http://www.trakshak.com.au/
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2015, 06:38:23 PM »
They definitely have not been at South Street rydalmere for over 6 months as i am based out of a couple of doors down
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2015, 08:37:23 PM »
I sold my Trak Shak about 4 years ago but I copied it and had Nans Tarps at Silverwater make one up for half the cost TrakShak wanted I also added another screen on the long side.
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2015, 08:47:38 PM »
Quote from: cheif carlos on January 22, 2015, 06:38:23 PM
They definitely have not been at South Street rydalmere for over 6 months as i am based out of a couple of doors down

I am in Clyde St
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2015, 01:31:06 PM »
Their website seems to have been down for a few weeks.  Were open mid jan as I did buy some spare parts. Staff member mentioned others were on holiday.

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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2015, 09:57:57 PM »
Seems a bit strange as their campomatic website is still up http://www.campomatic.com.au

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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2015, 10:21:16 PM »
They were hopeless to deal with. From what I understand they were winding down the Trak Shak business as it had been run into the ground. When I paid for mine and waited 18 months for it to be delivered only to find all of the stainless steel parts had been substituted for grey painted mild steel, not even Gal. About five people in a similar situation came forward that had been stalled regarding delivery. Interestingly we were all told different parts were the cause of the hold up, kitchens, suspensions arms, hitches etc etc. what appeared to us to be happening was that they would take a deposit (in my case $6k) and then stall until they had enough orders to make it economical to get a shipment from China. In most cases I am aware of people we're stalled 9months to a year.

In the end we all took them to task and got deposits back etc. in my case after some effort it was a full refund of $32k.

The campers had so much potential and were a great thing until the quality was taken out of them for a few extra $$$ in the companies pocket.

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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2015, 06:06:09 AM »
Quote from: Jason B on January 25, 2015, 10:21:16 PM
They were hopeless to deal with. From what I understand they were winding down the Trak Shak business as it had been run into the ground. When I paid for mine and waited 18 months for it to be delivered only to find all of the stainless steel parts had been substituted for grey painted mild steel, not even Gal. About five people in a similar situation came forward that had been stalled regarding delivery. Interestingly we were all told different parts were the cause of the hold up, kitchens, suspensions arms, hitches etc etc. what appeared to us to be happening was that they would take a deposit (in my case $6k) and then stall until they had enough orders to make it economical to get a shipment from China. In most cases I am aware of people we're stalled 9months to a year.

In the end we all took them to task and got deposits back etc. in my case after some effort it was a full refund of $32k.

The campers had so much potential and were a great thing until the quality was taken out of them for a few extra $$$ in the companies pocket.

Jas

That's a real pity. The original owner was a pleasure to deal with, and they were built in AU.
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2015, 02:34:27 PM »
Seeing as I might have to buy some bits and pieces soon I gave them a call using the number on the Campomatic website.

They said they are still there at Rydalmere and its a problem with the website.
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2015, 03:57:24 PM »
Quote from: Jason B on January 25, 2015, 10:21:16 PM
They were hopeless to deal with. From what I understand they were winding down the Trak Shak business as it had been run into the ground. When I paid for mine and waited 18 months for it to be delivered only to find all of the stainless steel parts had been substituted for grey painted mild steel, not even Gal. About five people in a similar situation came forward that had been stalled regarding delivery. Interestingly we were all told different parts were the cause of the hold up, kitchens, suspensions arms, hitches etc etc. what appeared to us to be happening was that they would take a deposit (in my case $6k) and then stall until they had enough orders to make it economical to get a shipment from China. In most cases I am aware of people we're stalled 9months to a year.

In the end we all took them to task and got deposits back etc. in my case after some effort it was a full refund of $32k.

The campers had so much potential and were a great thing until the quality was taken out of them for a few extra $$$ in the companies pocket.

Jas
Sounds like that company from Qld few years ago..

but I dunno how anyone could wait 9mths for a trailer! When I buy Shit sadly its usually cause I need/want it now :(
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2015, 11:43:43 AM »
I did a drive by of the Campomatic premises this morning as listed above and there were two new Trak Shaks out the front.
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2015, 05:48:31 PM »
I was in the market for one of these late last year and was talking to TS via email. They claimed they had one unit ready to go but wanted $3500 to freight to WA. Luckily I found a 2013 model for sale in WA. I'm glad I didnt drop a deposit on a new one to find the company go under. Late in December the website host had a message up on their site saying the account was suspended. I found this out as when RAC went to insure mine and they went searching and couldn't find the site. So I assumed thay had gone belly up...
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Re: Trak shak still in business
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2015, 05:25:34 PM »
Trak shak website back up... Still showing older model though?


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