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From what I understand, they now form their shells in Mexico and build the spa at the main factory in Vista. My friend that owns the dealership said they had outgrown the old Caldera factory and needed somewhere close to Vista to form shells.
Welcome Sandiego. We have some friends who just bought a Tahitian from the San Marcos store--delivered on Tuesday I believe. Small world.
Hey SanDeigo, I hope I did not sound like I was down on Watkins for making shells in Mexico. Just putting out facts. I think it was a smart move myself. The cost of living in Vista has got to be out of control, so why not take the plant to the workers.Caldera is a very high quality spa and probably one of the most comfortable out there.
Aqua- I didn't think that at all, I just wanted to put that out there because I'm tired of the local dealers here saying "Well Caldera Spas are built in Mexico" like it's a bad thing. I love our fiberglass shells and for as long as I've been in the business I can never remember anyone having a problem with a shell. I just hate it when those dealers try to use those tactics repeatly. But thanks for clarifying.......
Well then, it seems that watkins is putting a little bit of missinformation out ther eto the dealers then. As I re-read my dealer fast facts updat, it specifies that the oasis and highland series spas are being pulled in Mex, and specificaly excludes the Utopia, Paradise and Aquatic Melodies series, maybe I missed one.
To Clarify:Oasis and Highland are manufactured in Mexico. All other Caldera shells are pulled in Mexico and the spas are assmbled in Vista. (I might have missed one).