![]() ![]() It looks like they tried to save cost by switching to a cheaper formula of chemicals in the ABS plastic and it was a huge mistake. Time proves that this roof blisters, cracks, leaks, and looks ugly. Maintenance of a long history of unique parts for many historical modelsġ967 - The Coleman Co., Wichita, Kan., opens a trailer plant in Somerset, PA.ġ989 - Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., Riverside, Calif., buys the Coleman plant.ġ996-1997 - Fleetwood introduces the "ABS (Plastic) Strata Roof" that turns out to be a major debacle.Inability to reduce spending quickly in a recession.A huge, high cost structure plant, that needed high volume to stay profitable.Followed by the Great Recession collapse in 2008.Recent Market trends toward larger vehicles and larger RVs than Pop Ups.Major Roof Quality Issues from 1998-2006, on a small but important percentage of campers.The Fleetwood/Coleman factory in Somerset, PA was the largest in the world for popups, however they were likely impacted by the following factors: They have been succeeded by Somerset Campers, which acquired the designs and features. Fleetwood / Coleman Popup Campers are now a piece of history and "Out of Business". ![]()
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