New T6.1 order delays

[.Billy Ocean.]

We ordered our Ocean in August 2021. We didn’t originally spec a tow bar, then very nearly added one as a ‘possibly could be useful in the future’ option (which our dealer thought was a good idea), but decided against messing around with our order to try and prevent any additional delays (which our dealer thought was a good idea!!!)

We received an unprompted email from our dealer yesterday eek to say our “build week is still showing for week 18 of this year, so week commencing 2nd May”. I know I shouldn’t get too excited, but the thought it could start being built in 2 months time has got me all giggly

 

[Mrs Big John]

Hi all, actually my first post on here despite being signed up for almost a year and getting some really great advice!! so we officially ordered on 25th March 2021 and finally got the long awaited news that it has arrived at the dealers!

Apparently there were a few others too so anyone else due to pick up from SMG Tonbridge I might see you there!!

I'm hoping one of them is ours. Due to collect on 14th. Should have arrived yesterday but still waiting for confirmation

 

[bob_summers]

Similar timeline to ourselves.
Ordered an Ocean with towbar on the 31st March.
Had a confirmed build week 4 (24th Jan)... contacted dealer on the 18th Feb for an update and was told van was still in build....not heard anything since

and here. Ordered 150 2WD in mid April, only a couple of options, quoted first October, then February, now May.
Pity we won't have it for Easter holidays, but not going to stress it. like Bob the Van, we've still got our camping setup for the last ten years and it's fine. Asked them to contact me a few weeks beforehand so I can get the old van up for sale, other than that, I don't really want to know if it's in build or whatever!

 

[66tim99]

Hi all, actually my first post on here despite being signed up for almost a year and getting some really great advice!! so we officially ordered on 25th March 2021 and finally got the long awaited news that it has arrived at the dealers!

Apparently there were a few others too so anyone else due to pick up from SMG Tonbridge I might see you there!!

By the look of your name - a great colour choice too!
Enjoy your first drive

 

[reserves]

That’s promising. Any show stoppers such as a towbar/tow bar prep on your specification sheet ?
Phil

Has it been proven / stated that tow bar prep is delaying orders as opposed to orders with actual towbars

 

[BobTheVan]

Hi all, actually my first post on here despite being signed up for almost a year and getting some really great advice!! so we officially ordered on 25th March 2021 and finally got the long awaited news that it has arrived at the dealers!

Apparently there were a few others too so anyone else due to pick up from SMG Tonbridge I might see you there!!

That’s great news. Mine is due there soon too.

 

[dspuk]

Has it been proven / stated that tow bar prep is delaying orders as opposed to orders with actual towbars

I think a lot of us need to come to terms with the fact that there is no rhyme nor reason to the hearsay on what it is or isn’t. Some may be right, others just making assumptions, dealer and here. Why? Having worked in this area for a long time we have to remember there is no direct line from a factory in Germany to a Dealer in the UK. Any comms with the factory is from them to the UK head office in MK and then any comms to a dealer through dealer bulletins and relayed via their OEM employed zone managers. Cali Chris and his ever changing beard does not, unfortunately, have a bat phone to the factory. There is also the added link of “PR polish” added so that the factory is not seen to be advertising it’s issues. There are many links in this chain of whispers that can warp and change these messages, with additional “facts” given just to give a reason, any reason, to an angry and upset customer who rings every other day. It’s the towbar is a better answer than I don’t know and probably never will. We used to issue factory Warranty bulletins all the time and then mystery shop the local dealers to check their understanding. There was always confusion and hearsay, as well as dealers exploiting the system to make money. They have a very particular set of skills.

It may be towbars, it may be wiring looms, it probably is chips and it may be shower head nozzle bolts.

All that said, I think it’s tow-bars, because I haven’t ordered one

*Update* - from Eurovans today - no change to my July 23rd 2021 order for a 204 Ocean with everything bar 4M and tow.

 

[ardm17]

From the posts on here it does seem to me that it is the Coast's which are coming through a little earlier than expected, with or without tow bar. Just speculation, but perhaps with less electronics and maybe clearing the orders as no longer available for now, they are being pushed through.
Our Ocean still at Status 00 (but with an Oct order, didn't really expect anything different).

 

[Corradobrit]

From the posts on here it does seem to me that it is the Coast's which are coming through a little earlier than expected, with or without tow bar. Just speculation, but perhaps with less electronics and maybe clearing the orders as no longer available for now, they are being pushed through.

Not from where I'm sitting. I think I may have the longest (continuous) wait time for my LHD Coast w/towbar, than anyone else on this forum. Ordered mid Nov 2020 and still waiting, although told I might see it in April.

 

[f3fisa]

Just phoned Eurovans Crawley and was told my Ocean 150 is at the UK port, and should be at the dealers in 5 to 10 days. Ordered April 29th 2021, build date wk5 2022, left factory end of wk7. No Vin number yet, should hear tomorrow.
David.

 

[f3fisa]

Just phoned Eurovans Crawley and was told my Ocean 150 is at the UK port, and should be at the dealers in 5 to 10 days. Ordered April 29th 2021, build date wk5 2022, left factory end of wk7. No Vin number yet, should hear tomorrow.
David.

Should have said left factory end of wk6.

 

[ardm17]

Not from where I'm sitting. I think I may have the longest (continuous) wait time for my LHD Coast w/towbar, than anyone else on this forum. Ordered mid Nov 2020 and still waiting, although told I might see it in April.

Ah, yes, maybe not all then. So sorry about the situation for you, I can only imagine the frustration. Seems a little inadequate to wish you luck, but will anyway.

 

[Corradobrit]

Ah, yes, maybe not all then. So sorry about the situation for you, I can only imagine the frustration. Seems a little inadequate to wish you luck, but will anyway.

Well could be worse. Cali Camper Family waited 2 years for their Ford hi-top Nugget.

 

[heale02]

From the posts on here it does seem to me that it is the Coast's which are coming through a little earlier than expected, with or without tow bar. Just speculation, but perhaps with less electronics and maybe clearing the orders as no longer available for now, they are being pushed through.
Our Ocean still at Status 00 (but with an Oct order, didn't really expect anything different).

I think you are right re Coasts. Our Oct 21 order has just had a build week of 12 confirmed.

 

[Wrongford]

just seen this. I hope non of you are affected.

Cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks after catching fire

 

[Pollewop]

It may take a bit longer:

According to the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung the production of the VW t 6.1 will have to be stopped temporarily because of a supply chain issues caused by the war in the Ukraine >

Translated : Article published: 19:24 h. 01.03.2022 Hanover,

Supplier problems because of the war: VWN threatens to stop production
The assembly lines in the Hanover commercial vehicle plant could come to a complete standstill as early as next week: Because suppliers in western Ukraine are no longer producing due to the Russian invasion, there are no longer any cable harnesses for new cars.

Let's hope the situation will improve soon....

 

[Begize]

just seen this. I hope non of you are affected.

Cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks after catching fire

It was en-route to the USA so I don't think anyone here will be.

 

[ardm17]

I think you are right re Coasts. Our Oct 21 order has just had a build week of 12 confirmed.

Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Stoo24]

Just to add to the random mix of positive and negative news, I ordered a Coast in early August and don't have a build date or even a status update. For what it's worth, my options included towbar and rear air con.

 

[ardm17]

It may take a bit longer:

According to the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung the production of the VW t 6.1 will have to be stopped temporarily because of a supply chain issues caused by the war in the Ukraine >

Translated : Article published: 19:24 h. 01.03.2022 Hanover,

Supplier problems because of the war: VWN threatens to stop production
The assembly lines in the Hanover commercial vehicle plant could come to a complete standstill as early as next week: Because suppliers in western Ukraine are no longer producing due to the Russian invasion, there are no longer any cable harnesses for new cars.

Let's hope the situation will improve soon....

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Well, at least we have already bought the awning - looks like 2022 will be just camping in that then ...

 

[Curryzz]

Ohhh………. Not good

 

[Rikmac]

Just phoned Eurovans Crawley and was told my Ocean 150 is at the UK port, and should be at the dealers in 5 to 10 days. Ordered April 29th 2021, build date wk5 2022, left factory end of wk7. No Vin number yet, should hear tomorrow.
David.

Did you order a tow bar?

 

[f3fisa]

Did you order a tow bar?

No, otherwise I think I would still be waiting.

 

[Rikmac]

No, otherwise I think I would still be waiting.

like me

 

[Hedley Wright]

Has it been proven / stated that tow bar prep is delaying orders as opposed to orders with actual towbars

A good question. I asked my dealer (SMG Tonbridge) whether it was worth deleting it from my order and he said no, it wouldn’t make any difference to production date. From a June 21 order I’ve gone from unconfirmed week 10 to “sometime in March”. 4M Ocean.