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07-13-2010, 10:53 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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I heard that Henschen closed their axle business in June.
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07-13-2010, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Henschen
Henschen has indeed closed their plant in Jackson Center.
The good news is two fold.
The axles known as Henschen, will reappear in about 3 to 4 months, as best as can be determined at this time, equal to their standards, but under a different name. The manufacture of them will be supervised and controlled by a former top notch Henschen manager.
The warranty on Henschen axles will still be in full effect, through Inland RV Center, Inc.
The other part of the good news is that over 300 various rating and specs axles are in stock, for usually next day shipment. This should cover the down time of the transition.
There is no need to be concerned or worried about the closure, since the availability presently is quick shipment, instead of the 3 or 4 week production time delay.
The bottom line, still remains, "business as usual".
Andy
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07-13-2010, 08:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
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So, will they be manufactured by a subsidiary of Inland RV? If not, where will they be manufactured?
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
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07-15-2010, 08:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
So, will they be manufactured by a subsidiary of Inland RV? If not, where will they be manufactured?
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Not sure if they are a subsidiary of Inland, but from what I have learned Axis has hired the former manager of Henschen/GKN. Not sure if this the same "top notch Henschen manager" that was mentioned earlier.
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11-11-2010, 06:23 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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Andy,
Where are the Henschen axles made? In Iowa?
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11-11-2010, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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I took a tour of the plant 3 years ago. The Airstream trailer end of the business was a small part. They made axles for everything from Bob Cats to D8 Caterpillars and military tanks.
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11-11-2010, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Henschen is supposed to be back up and running in the Elkhart, Indiana area by Thanksgiving.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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11-11-2010, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
Henschen is supposed to be back up and running in the Elkhart, Indiana area by Thanksgiving.
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Ah, it's late at night, and I am tired.
I will post tomorrow the update about the axles as well as the details.
Please bare with me, as it's all nice.
Regards to all.
Andy
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11-11-2010, 07:33 PM
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Maniacal Engineer
1971 25' Tradewind
Lopez Island
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Please bare with me, as it's all nice.
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Andy reveals all  ...
- Bart
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11-11-2010, 08:37 PM
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Incorrigible
1976 Argosy 24
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Please bare with me...
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Once years ago, I used this exact pick-up line years ago after getting to first base. Sadly, I got picked off on my way to second base. 
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1976 24' Argosy
1973 International Harvester Travelette 1210 4x4 'Bernard' 164" WB 
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11-12-2010, 07:32 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ike T
Once years ago, I used this exact pick-up line years ago after getting to first base. Sadly, I got picked off on my way to second base. |
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11-12-2010, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Film at 11:00 ???????
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11-12-2010, 09:19 AM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Greeeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ike T
Once years ago, I used this exact pick-up line years ago after getting to first base. Sadly, I got picked off on my way to second base. |
LOL Tim, this is hilarious.
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11-14-2010, 07:55 AM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Patiently waiting on the whole story.
Lance
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11-18-2010, 12:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1973 31' Excella 500
Spring Green
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 265
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Any news?
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11-18-2010, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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I don't have all the details, but my new axles are supposed to be ready next week. I am scheduled to pick them up on Tuesday. The new factory is indeed located in Elkhart, IN.
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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11-18-2010, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by driftless
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The news is all "GOOD".
But, a couple of blanks still must be filled in.
Then the complete story can be told, instead of bits and pieces.
Be patient.
Most new things are like a puzzle. Gotta make all the pieces fit together.
As we all know, that can take a little time.
Andy
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11-18-2010, 03:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 89
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 and so we continue to simmer in anticipation...
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11-23-2010, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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I spoke with the folks who are making the Henschen axles now. I originally planned to pick them up today, but there was an issue with an "arm" part of the assembly. They are going to be ready for pickup tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. The plan is to run up to Elkhart, pick them up, come back down here for Thanksgiving with my family and Sister-in-Law's family, then return home to Atlanta. Once I return home, I will write a full report of the experience.
Hopefully by then Andy will have been able to fill in the blanks he mentioned. That way ya'll have a complete picture of the process.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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11-23-2010, 10:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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Are Henschen axles the original type axles which came on our AS's?
Deb
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