Sometimes I regret throwing in my two cents worth... It almost always happens when I promote change in the BAC! But what the....!
As Beavers get older, their purchase prices decline. The owner base is changing. As that happens, there is more demand than ever for free, experience based, knowledge. Extended warranties are hard to get. Shops become reluctant to repair coaches long out of production. Repairs can exceed the value of a coach! (There is a very sad full timer story unveiling on Facebook this week.)
Somehow, word got out that you could always call BCS, could get advice and never have to be, or have been, a customer. That is not a sustainable business model! It can't and is not likely to continue.
The "new to them" Beaver owner today is likely to search the internet for help. They will land on various forums like iRV2, rv.net and (gasp) Facebook for first responses. Because the BAC is a club with dues, they are blocked and not likely to show up here.
Gerald is certainly one of the best Beaver knowledge sources. But, collectively, the club has many more. Together, it seems feasible that the new void can be filled.
Is it time to change some BAC policies and rules to make access to this forum more open? Can this forum structure be made easier to use? Can the BAC and this forum extend and enhance the useful life of a Beaver coach?
Farmington is coming up. Formal or informal brainstorming should take place. Should something be put on the schedule? John or Mike?