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RV buyer’s remorse: Why 70 percent of RVers regret their purchase

Cheri Sicard -
According to MJ and Izzy of Endless RVing, a whopping 70% of RV owners regret their purchases. Yowza, that is a lot of unhappy...

RV inspector shares her oddest inspection to date

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, Deb, a certified RV inspector from Deb’s RV Services, shares her oddest RV inspection to date. Imagine buying...

Gas vs. diesel: Which is better?

Cheri Sicard -
Looking to buy a motorhome? Before you do, there's a big question: gas or diesel? In the video below, Izzy and MJ of Endless...

New study reveals surprising changes in today’s RVers

Cheri Sicard -
In the video below, Jason Epperson breaks down some fascinating data from a new RV Industry Association (RVIA) study. According to the study, RV owners...

RV inspector says some RV brands trying to do too much

Cheri Sicard -
Duane, our favorite RV inspector from the RV Inspection and Care YouTube channel, found some surprises after visiting this year’s Florida RV SuperShow in...

Tips for RV shopping at RV shows

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, Josh the RV Nerd has some practical advice you should check out before buying an RV at an RV...

Camping World fined $3.5 million for misleading pricing fiasco

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Camping World challenged its customers, “Dare to compare!” Now the results of that challenge have led to a $3.5 million settlement that Camping World...

RV manufacturers tricking RV buyers with glitz

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By Gail Marsh Just like most folks at the gigantic regional RV show, we had stars in our eyes. Those stars blocked our view, I...

All about RV VIN checks and how to avoid scams

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By Russ & Tiña De Maris Looking to buy a used RV? How about a tow vehicle, or even a toad car? Knowing the rig’s...

Bad buying advice leads to RVing disaster

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Mike Pavel says the guy who sold him the truck assured him that the Ram pickup was the perfect...

‘Stupid’ RV buying mistake leaves owner desperate

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By Chuck Woodbury I discovered this posting on a social media site. It hit one of my hot buttons — how incredibly easy it is...

Thor to launch world’s first hybrid engine Class A motorhome

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It’s about as controversial as Chevy versus Ford: fossil fuel-burning RVs versus the potential of all-electric ones. Thor is launching the first hybrid engine...

Survey ranks new RVs by number of defects

Steve Blume -
National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC) just shared its in-house Defects Per Unit (DPU) report by manufacturer for Class A, B, C, and Super C...

Best places to sell your RV, and why

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By Nanci Dixon Whether you have had it with crowded campgrounds, have discovered RVing is not for you, or are looking to upgrade or downsize,...

Finding the ‘perfect’ RV requires a shift in perspective

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By Gail Marsh “There is no perfect RV.” That’s the advice a salesman-friend gave to us, and over the years we’ve finally realized that he...

Liz Amazing battles Jayco over RVers’ defective $250,000 motorhome

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Consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name) goes to bat for a couple whose repeated attempts to fix their new but defective $250,000 Jayco...

Grand Design (finally) fixes defective RV, but Lippert deflects blame

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Consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name) has some good news in this week's video (far below), but in the big scheme of things...

Buying a used RV? Follow this inspection advice

Dustin Simpson -
Let us help you take the risk out of buying an RV! We want you to be aware of any issues before you buy...

Beware—Flood-damaged RVs coming to the market

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By Cheri Sicard Josh the RV Nerd, one of the winners of our 2024 RV video awards, has an important warning for anyone shopping for...

Motorhome auction prices spike, but still could be good time to buy a new RV

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Used RV wholesale prices for auctions in June showed a giant anomaly. For months motorized RV prices dragged their heels. Suddenly, motorhome prices spiked,...

How to get the best deal on an RV—5 tips

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By Cheri Sicard Certified RV tech Jacob Rigor of Rigor RV Repair recently bought an RV for less than he could resell it for. That...

Hard-side vs. soft-side truck campers—Which is best?

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By Cheri Sicard Interested in a truck camper but confused over the question of hard- versus soft-side truck campers? Then join Kimann Chessa in the...

RV tech reveals the 3 most common lies RV salesmen tell

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, certified RV tech Jacob Rigor of Rigor RV Repair talks about three lies RV salesmen tell potential RV...

RV factory warranties—Important info you NEED to know!

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By Cheri Sicard https://youtu.be/OBr9Oh1kCYg?si=2Qb_dPaoIdDqqREQ In the video above, Duane, our favorite RV inspector from the RV Inspection and Care YouTube channel (one of the nominees in...

Woman thankful she had new RV inspected before delivery

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In this short, important video, RV inspector Jason Carletti shows you a brand-new $260,000 Class B motorhome he inspected for the buyer before she...

Ex-RV salesman offers shopping tips for new rig

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By Tony Barthel How do you shop for a new RV? What are some of the most important things to consider when buying a new...

5 things to know before buying a popup camper

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By Cheri Sicard https://youtu.be/xDXO9kixFRE?si=MUqH19Y3D2g4o0EK In the video above we join Joshua from RV Gear and Far for a discussion of things that you should know before...

RV buying advice: How to spot quality RVs

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By Cheri Sicard https://youtu.be/7_lm7dpQAp8?si=hwmKy-qzYbIE1Fs8 If you are in the market for a new RV, the video above can help. In it, Duane, our favorite RV Inspector...

What is RV ‘lot rot’ and why it could be your golden ticket to huge savings

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By Dave Helgeson Lot rot: A term used to describe a new vehicle that has sat on a dealer’s lot for an extended period and...

The hollow promise behind RV ‘Quality Assurance’ badges: Nothing but a ‘tax stamp’

Andy Zipser -
Buy a manufactured RV, and chances are that somewhere in a prominent location near the main entrance you’ll see a badge that looks much...

The absolute BEST WAY to buy an RV and why

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By Cheri Sicard Michigan attorney Steve Lehto produced this video as a follow-up solution to the lack of rights RV buyers have when buying new...

RV shopping? Avoid RV dealers who do this!

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By Cheri Sicard Shopping for an RV can be frustrating and buyers have all kinds of pitfalls to try to avoid. We’ve done some good...

Would you ever buy a Class C RV? Plus the pros and cons of Class C RVs

Gail Marsh -
A friend recently approached us, seeking an opinion. He intends to purchase an RV in the next year or so and is determined to...

Updates from RV shows halfway through the spring show season—It’s a buyers’ market; units below cost

Dave Solberg -
I had back-to-back RV shows the past two weeks with seminars at the Alabama RV Show in Huntsville, AL, and this past weekend at...

Exposing the GARBAGE workmanship in the RV industry

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By Cheri Sicard Depending on how recently you have shopped for a new RV, you may or may not be shocked at the video below...

RV inspector reveals the top 5 RV buying mistakes

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By Cheri Sicard Our favorite certified RV Inspector, Duane, from the RV Inspection and Care YouTube channel, has produced an excellent video to help RV...

Federal judge calls Thor’s warranty a scheme to deprive RVers of rights

Ron Burdge -
By Ron Burdge On January 6 a Federal judge in California issued a stinging rebuke to Thor Motor Coach while denying Thor‘s motion to have...

Lemon law lawyer says, ‘You must be insane to buy an RV these days.’

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If you are about to buy an RV, you must — MUST — first watch the video below. Michigan attorney Steve Lehto, who has...

24 inspection tips when buying a used travel trailer

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By Cheri Sicard If you are in the market for a used RV, you are going to want to check out these 24 inspection tips...

The sneaky white lies and tricks some RV salesmen use when selling an RV

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By Gail Marsh “Five, ten, fifteen, twenty!” If you watch television, you’ve probably seen Camping World’s plethora of end-of-summer advertisements. “See America for less!” That’s...

My RV salesman lied to me! Why should I be shocked?

Jan Steele -
“If your mother says she loves you, check it out!” That was a popular saying in my early days as a newspaper reporter. It may...

RV Extended Warranties: Part 1: What RV mechanics really think about them

Dustin Simpson -
Part 1: What RV mechanics really think about RV extended warranties You'll often hear conflicting stories about extended warranty plans. Some consumers hate them, some...

7 reasons to have an RV buyer’s inspection

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By Dustin Simpson RV buyers conduct inspections for several important reasons: Identifying issues: Inspections allow buyers to identify any existing problems or potential issues with...

Used RV market report: Towables OK, but motorhomes volatile

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you’re shopping for a pre-owned RV, we have a mixed bag of news in the RV market report. The figures here are for...

Camping World to offer exclusive RV brands at some stores

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Camping World Holdings, Inc. has launched a new, industry-first dealership format that is dedicated exclusively to the RV industry’s best-known brands. Under this format,...

Why do an RV warranty inspection?

Dustin Simpson -
Your RV is broken and your warranty is about to run out! Now what? Who will do your RV warranty work for you? You do...

Couple sues Thor Motor Coach over defects in their RV

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A West Virginia couple, Bryan Price and Misty Price, have initiated a lawsuit against Thor Motor Coach, alleging violations of the West Virginia Consumer...

RV trade-in or sell – How to prep RV and get the most money

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If it’s time to move your existing RV along, you’ll want to get the most value from it that you can. Will you trade-in...

New RV dealership is size of 3 football fields

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National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC) has officially opened its largest facility along I-40 in Lebanon, Tennessee, outside of Nashville. A grand opening event is...

NOW is the time to buy a new RV – Insights from a former RV dealer

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Yes, now is the time to buy! RVs became the preferred way to travel during COVID. Sales skyrocketed, creating such a demand that manufactures...
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