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@LaffinJoker

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean, “You don’t want it to get moldy, like you’re down in Florida.”? Is that the inside or outside and how do you avoid it?

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

@@LaffinJoker Trying to avoid mold inside. :-)

@juliacorpora4794

4 жыл бұрын

i wish i had seen this video before my recent purchase of an older allegro bay. private sale, seller told us everything was okay and than when money was handed over, started telling the flaws. wow crooked. now stuck with until resale ability in spring. yelled at us when we called several times complaining. hopefully better luck with next purchase, if it has not haunted me to not own one. Thank you for your knowledge.

@lukemcgook4229

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliacorpora4794 Julia, you probably could have refused to take delivery due to fraudulent representations. Or, have figured out the true value of the allegro bay and sued the seller for the difference between its value as represented and its value w/ undisclosed flaws. Depending on the amount, you might be able to go to small claims court which is easily done without a lawyer. A seller cannot make false representations about a product. When they do, they have breached the contract because you entered into a contract to buy a product that conforms to the seller's representations. When it does not, and the seller knew it when he made the false representations, it's fraud!

@lukemcgook4229

4 жыл бұрын

Odd couple - there are a couple of things on your "kitchen organization" page that Amazon apparently doesn't sell anymore. But Amazon does have other items like them in case you can link something else and get credit ???

*Great product **Fastly.Cool** so far*

Here is a big one, never finance your RV at the dealership. Go to a bank and get pre- qualified. The bank will tell you up front what the payment will be and how much you can spend. Then you walk on the lot as a cash buyer and can tell them to stick the credit app in their black water tank.

@thomassmith8156

2 жыл бұрын

No,always use dealer financing because whether your financing or paying cash your purchase price will be the lowest(they think they will make up the profit through their lender)then when the first payment arrives pay the balance in full or refinance through your bank.Dealers make profit with financing more than the sale itself,especially camping world.

@InfamousKiddXD

Жыл бұрын

@@thomassmith8156 break that down for a 5 year old lol I was thinking of getting a loan through the bank because buying at the dealer they ask for a down payment

@vamike5566

Жыл бұрын

And at 9 to 11 percent... high payments

Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I kzread.infoUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!

I am an ex-RV Tech. I saw your video about RV buying mistakes. I saw the video and see your points and they are valid. The problems are not as much of an issue with individual people as systemic and it is even worse than you have surmised. Let me fill you in on how the industry works. If you want a good RV don’t buy a new one. Get one that is one to two years old. That way all the problems have already been found and fixed and someone else had to put up with the headaches. Also, some of the ugly little secrets that a dealership doesn’t tell you about warranties is that there is a few fine prints clauses in most of them (not all of them so check yours). First of all they have to be repaired at the dealership they were bought at. You cannot just go into any dealership and expect the warranty to be honored. Second, the manufacturer states in the paperwork that these units are designed for temporary use. Not full time use. If you are living in it full time the warranty is void. So much more to say but I don't want to turn this into a novel so I will stop there.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute here. This is great info! We are going to dig thru the fine print and see. Thanks again for contributing! 😀👍😀👍

@AlaskaErik

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Alaska and I bought my trailer down in Arizona. During the drive up to Alaska the gas side of my water heater failed. After I arrived back in Alaska I took my trailer to the dealer that sells my brand and they fixed it under warranty in about 20 minutes. No fuss, no muss, they just fixed it. All it needed was a new circuit board.

@pameladudrow247

5 жыл бұрын

oct171966 wow! Sounds as if you’d be better off taking your lawyer with you during a purchase! I just don’t get it... why isn’t customer satisfaction cheap advertising in itself? They sound like a dealership writing their own one-way ticket to their demise!

@sweetheartmary51

5 жыл бұрын

Great post. I have heard from full timers is to by 2 years old and sell by 7 years to avoid long term issues.

@jo-annjewett7552

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlaskaErik Who is your warranty with?

We took what would have been our down payment for a new RV and used it to buy a well maintained unit from an older couple. Being first timers we didn't know if we were going to actually enjoy it and get stuck with payments and depreciation over the next 15 to 20 years. If you don't enjoy RVing you might take a small hit of 1k or so if you go to sell it in a few years. I have heard some people say "ewww" I don't want to own a used one that someone else already slept and cooked in, until you remind them that they have probably never stayed in a brand new Hotel/Motel room. Just buy a new mattress and give unit a good detailing if you have cleanliness issues. Older people seem to love to keep maintenance records and to maintain a safe unit everything works as it should. No monthly payments and I'm enjoying the Hell out of it.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad that you found a beautiful Rig! Thank you

I love that Johnny Knoxville is into RV's and that he's aging so nicely!

Thank you for sharing! I'm getting ready to start the RV life for the first after being a caregiver to my elderly parents for the past 5 years. Now that they are both in heaven, it's time to start doing what I always loved....traveling. This time with my dogs. 🐾❤😁

@lindaperry975

3 жыл бұрын

Same boat as you. Good luck!

@taracarlos6069

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you talk about it like your just like “omg finally I don’t have to look after anybody anymore, now I can finally do what I wanted to do now that my parents are dead (:”

@ddz1375

Жыл бұрын

@@taracarlos6069 because she did her Duty and took care of both of her parents and made sure they were comfortable and peaceful. It's her turn to live. I did the same thing my mother died relatively quick from lung cancer I took care of her from diagnosis to the last breath she took that was about two and a half years right after she passed We buried her in April and by November my father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Surgery to remove five feet of his: ending in a colostomy. Previous to this he was diagnosed at age 62 with early-onset dementia. It's okay in 13 years of being sick and colon cancer came back as well as prostate cancer. The prostate cancer was treated with hormones since he was topped out on chemo and radiation. He was 84 surgery for the colon cancer was successful but then he kept having small Strokes. We were no longer able to care for him in his home and had to put them in an old folks home he lasted about a month before he died of sepsis. After all that work and anguish and exhaustion and selfless dedication to both of my parents it was time for me to get on myself and go live my life at the age of 47.

. Another thing from a victim of bait and switch, myself, a salesman showed me a pull-behind RV that was pristine and had every thing we wanted. Did not leak, looked great. When I picked it up, it did not look quiet right, but same model,same color. Got it home, leaked like a sieve, had manufacturing defects that could not be fixed, and more. How could ours leaked and the one we looked at did not? My advise is if you find one on the dealers lot that you like, write down the "VIN" number and make sure it matches the one on the purchase contract and the unit delivered.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, so sorry to hear that happened to you. Good advice in writing down the VIN #!

@leonardgabrielgabriel6866

4 жыл бұрын

@@RVOddCouple I made a mark on the underside of a cabinet we were getting. On delivery I looked for the mark and didn't find it. I turned to the salesman and said this is not the one we're buying .He challenged me and I told him of my Mark. They had sold the other camper and we walked away.

@lmcwill0502

4 жыл бұрын

@@leonardgabrielgabriel6866 Good for you for walking away. What scoundrels they are.

I have watched several rv life videos and I have to say yours is the first that I did not skip through and actually finished. A well put together video with down to earth good information. Thanks so much.

We are just starting our research for our RVing journey and you guys have been a HUGE help! You both rock!

These aren’t embarrassing, they’re real concerns!!!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you not judging! We hope to help others not make the same mistakes we did when buying an RV. Thank you!

Thank you both so much. Just starting out looking and this video really opened my eyes to all the pitfalls.

Great video, thank you for being so honest.This video will help future RV buyers.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Gregory Turner Thank you 😊

These tips are basically life lessons when purchasing anything. Thanks for mentioning sales person part and warranty part. These tips are invaluable. So glad I subscribed

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoy our channel. Thank you for subscribing to the RV Odd Squad😃👍

I have to say, you two are so genuine, candid. We are planning to RV fulltime in two years. So appreciate the valuable information you two have shared. Thank you.

My family and I are shopping for an RV now. Your tips are priceless! Thank you so much for your openess and honesty!

Thanks for admitting these. We made some of those too. You have a great energy that comes across. Fun to watch

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori💚

Thx for sharing such honesty it’s very rare 🥴. We’re on 2 RV opt to get an older model without the bells & whistles. Mostly manual & elbow grease wouldn’t change it. 2nd owners with only 20,000 miles when we bought our GyPsy WaGon. We looked at so many newer models that during the sales pitch some bells & whistles broke or didn’t work 😳. 1st real lesson were the tires. 🥴 Learned Not to buy the RV tires but commercial Tires. RV tires blow out on the sides, even though we kept our tires covered in sunny places cause they crack & dry. 2 lesson was if ya ever in colder climate FT’in condensation is ya Enemy. So we got small fans placed them in cabinet the front cab & sleeping areas. Air is ya friend. 😄😃. Love ya videos love honesty & the true reality of FT RVing. There’s the Good, the Bad & ugly but what an awesome time exploring this great Country God placed us in. Happy Safe Trekking God bless 🚎✌️🙏. shalom

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Lots of great information! We had to replace a tire in the first month! And mold is a major concern! Appreciate your willingness to share your RVing tips and tricks. Thank you for the kind words. God bless you and yours!

Great advice!! Thanks for sharing!! Happy travels!!

You two are the best at presenting the story together. Though I’m only considering a small trailer, I watched the whole video mesmerized by your unwavering support to each other while describing such difficult times! You are the Couple of the Decade! And your advice is as priceless as your style. Thanks!

@RVOddCouple

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Thank you so much for that advice I've been looking for a while and sometimes I feel pressured and rushed sometimes I feel like they get upset when I don't buy it you guys are great you really know what you're talkin about thanks again

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Greg! Don't buy until you know exactly what you want and have a solid plan...Thank you👍😀

Great stuff! Y'all are a great fun couple. A big part of Rving is problem solving and stories. Doing it as a couple just enriches the experience! Look forward to watching more of your videos!

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You're right. RVing is a problem solving endeavor! Thank you so much for the kind words! :-)

Great video! We made all of these mistakes, except the last one, when we bought our new travel trailer in 2016, including purchasing at a dealer friends had warned us about.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

So many of us did! It's so sad too! We didn't have the warning of friends, but hopefully we warn others and save them our struggles! Thank you Christie!

You guys are AWESOME!! APPRECIATE your honesty! a much needed chat for newbies! THANK YOU!

Great video again, thanks. I have been watching RV videos for about 5 years. My wife and I bought our new 2018 Montana 5th wheel after I spent a good 3 years researching. You can never do too much research. We had a travel trailer for 8 years and plain outgrew it for longer trips than 3-4 days, so we knew what we wanted in our new 5th wheel...more space and comfort. I bought the new full ton HD truck in 2017, then the 5th wheel in 2018. Our big mistake was rushing the dealer to get our custom order RV done in time for our first month long trip to Arizona for baseball spring training. We ordered our RV with the custom paint, the Legacy package, etc. When we picked up the RV, they said to make a list of problems and they would take care of everything when we got back a month later. Well, we put together a 22 item punch list during that month in Arizona. They honored their word and fixed everything on our list, but it took nearly a full year at the dealership. We had to delay any further trips while waiting. Then when we picked it up again and checked all fixes, we drove it home to clean it really well. On the way to our house, the large rear window dual roller shades fell down again. I told the dealer service guys that the cheapo brackets were no match for the weight of the dual roller shades. While bumping down the road, the brackets just bend outward and the shades fall onto the rear sleeper sofa. I have my own machine shop for my business, so rather than taking it back to have the same cheap brackets installed again, I machined a set of aluminum support blocks to hold the shades in place, works perfectly, no more problems. It was a design flaw, not the dealer's fault. I really recommend learning to fix things yourself if you are so inclined. I must admit, although it took a long time, the dealer did fix every other issue on our list. We did have to fight them a few times as they said manufacturer won't cover this and that and blah blah blah, but we held firm and they did it all at no cost to us other than time. We do not plan on buying a new RV every 5-7 years like others recommend. We take very good care of our RVs. Our 8 year old travel trailer which we traded in was in such good condition that the dealer's wholesaler dragged it off the lot to resell it before I could even give them the keys. My best advice is to learn your own maintenance on things you can do yourself. It is not that daunting to educate yourself about all the systems and save the time your RV spends at the service department. RV ownership is not for folks who are not mechanically inclined unless you want to spend a lot of money and time without your RV.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! We're so happy to hear that they took care of all of the items, but the amount of time that you waited is unacceptable. It's just not right. Ultimately you're right. If you are going to RV, you have to be handy. And not "duct tape" handy. You actually need to know how to solve problems. :-) . Thank you for sharing your story. We agree, there's no such thing as too much research!

We love our Forest River too and have tips on buying one. After deciding on a model, find which dealer advertises the best price and obtain a 5 year loan with your credit union. Then one spouse takes a certified check to that dealer and brings the RV home. It's a huge mistake for both spouses to go because RV salespeople are pros and they play the hubby against the wife so pretty soon you're getting sold worthless add-ons like paint and fabric protection, extended warranties, gap insurance, etc, etc, etc. and are agreeing to a disastrous 20 year loan. All told a 38RKFK advertised for 52K will cost over 100K if you don't have the discipline to say no. Hope this helps.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip Sam! Thank you for sharing

Thank you for being so open and honest. This was so great!!

So glad I found your channel, thanks for the tips!!

Thank you SOOO much for the real world advice!!! I am a total newbie with no experience looking to get in rving. So i really appreciate it!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome Sasha! Welcome to the amazing world of RV living! Keep us updated on your experience 😊

@anngaydosh8431

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sasha - I am at the start of my one year, before going full-time. What have you done, since you made this comment? amg52amg@yahoo.com

You two are ADORABLE together & this single video information is INVALUABLE for anyone considering RV life, especially about Camping World bc so many folks just go there by default, thinking the same thing you did about the sales staff & warranty only to be heinously disappointed. Looking forward to more of your videos. Safe travels!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mimi 😍 Safe travels to you too😀

@kellyjones9476

4 жыл бұрын

She needs to shut up and stop interrupting him. Take turns talking guys!

@mimiashford5544

4 жыл бұрын

@@kellyjones9476 Well, they're married, so....

This is a really good video, thank you for the information.

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

That’s great advice!! I took my time and bought the perfect RV for me. After 3 years, I still have no regrets. Love it every day! Subbed

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the RV Odd Squad. Glad you joined us. Taking time is such a big heart-ache saver. I'm so glad that you didn't do the "bone headed" thing that we did. :-). Expensive lesson to learn.

Thank you for your video! I was going to Camping World this weekend. No more!!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Say away. And check out our video called worst rv dealership where we share the actual documents to watch out for!

Thanks so much for your insights. Really appreciated the input. Some things I would never have thought about.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Happy that we can help Stephen👍😀 Thank you

A God send since I am new to this..thanks for the important information...it’s all right you goofed that is how you learn..and now you get to teach others..plan on continuing to watch your videos.

We are early in our RV research. This video and many replies are so valuable. I have learned so much.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Happy that we can help Deborah👍😀

Thank you so much. This really helps me. I typically start researching a year or two before I buy anything, and that is usually because everything that I'm researching is new to me. It is when I get to a dealership that I would start to falter. They would make me feel bad for the time that I've taken or am taking in that moment. So knowing in advance that this too is part of their strategy to promote quick sale when possible is a plus for me not to let my guard down. So, thank you for sharing y'all experience. I've learned to "check everything 3 times" or better and lol, to have somewhere to park a camper before buying. (I was thinking that I would be fine if I went with a small class C or larger B, but, to be safe I will now research that as well) 😊.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sabrina😀 Happy to help where we can. Go slow, look at all options, go to an RV show and walk on as many as you can, know exactly what you want before hand and then have them bid for your business. Thank you and let us know what you decide😀

We bought a front living 5th wheel. LOVE IT!!!!

Thank you for sharing your experience! It has created a helpful dialogue! I have learned a lot from you and the comments other RVers have made. I have a lot to learn, but this is a good start! Thank you!!

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sharon! Happy that you found the RV Odd Squad. Wealth of info in the comments.

My family is shopping for our first RV. Thank you so much for this valuable information. The comments are from smart, well informed and experienced people. You have given us golden nuggets of knowledge. Thanks so much.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Happy that the Odd Squad has helped! Thank you Cecy 😀👍😀👍

We just bought our 1st RV! 2020 Winnebago Outlook 25J. Absolutely love it & wanted to thank you for all of the videos | advice! Y'all helped make the entire process easier than falling in love! We wish every 1st timer would watch THIS video! 🦈🇦🇺🍺🦈🇦🇺🍺🦈 -Jason | Taz

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jason! This type of comment helps us through the tougher days. Congratulations on your first RV. Let us know how it goes:)

Thanks for saving us money! Doing research currently for first purchase!

Great video, as far as camping world goes I was dealing with them for 5yrs with my previous travel trailer for repairs and such and it was a huge pain. Weeks, months dead ends and empty promises. I recently bought a new trailer from general rv and the experience for me was amazing from start to finish.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. Buying an RV is one thing, but how the service department takes care of you is a totally different deal!

Great advice. Thanks for your honest and open sharing of your own errors.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cary, It was really embarrassing but we knew other people would benefit! :)

Eye opening! I learned a lot. Thank You

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😀

Fantastic information Thanks so much!!

You guys are awesome! I love your honesty. The first video I watched was the Pissed Off video. You are spot on about the KZreadrs that don’t respond. We follow many sailing groups and find the same thing! I too feel so connected to them but honestly, they don’t know or care that we exist! So happy to have found you. We are just beginning the RV lifestyle possibility. Your channel will be a huge help.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Tammi :) Go slow.... and Let us know how it goes...

My additional cautions: 1. If you can pay for an RV up front, DO NOT let them tell you that they have to charge a fee for cash payment. Some dealers will try. They want their interest one way or another. Tell them where to go and threaten to bring your money elsewhere. I know somebody they tried this with and a threat to walk away does the trick. 2. Refuse to pay an "inspection fee." It is the dealer's responsibility to inspect EVERY unit they sell before they send it out. They rarely do any inspection at all anyway, more than glancing at the rig, and for that they defraud you out of two or three thousand dollars. If they won't let you bring in an independent inspector if you want one, walk away. Threaten to walk away, and read to make sure they don't just creatively work this and things like the cash payment fee in elsewhere. 3. Assume that every "nice" salesperson you talk to is lying and that every dealer will do everything they can to cheat you on their poorly slapped together junk, because those three things are most likely true. 4. Never buy new. Buy one a year or two old that the first victim has had to deal with and has gotten some bugs worked out of and has depreciated an embarrassing amount, to your benefit. 5. The convenience of multiple locations of the aforementioned dealer is irrelevant. They'll screw you over every chance they get. I wouldn't stop in there to use the restroom. 6. If you don't feel comfortable in any way with the dealer, walk away. If you feel very comfortable with them, you are probably far too trusting and should be more skeptical.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!!! These are phenomenal cautions and suggestions! ☝ You have a ton of experience! Randy L thank you for sharing these. If you look at the comments, we have a ton of people that are planning on hitting the road soon. Please don't hesitate to share any more nuggets of wisdom!!!

@randyl9071

5 жыл бұрын

@@RVOddCouple No. Thank you for listening to all that. I can get a bit wordy sometimes, when I get started. I've learned some scary things, mostly from a lot of other RVers' horror stories.

@randyl9071

5 жыл бұрын

@The Snookman I believe you're right. It just occurred to me that in buying used, you pretty much avoid all those other snares and pitfalls.

@JoyofRVing

5 жыл бұрын

Randy L I was wondering why they refused a large downpayment from us. They said the bank will not approve us if we increase our downpayment. 🙄 (I thought before, it didn’t make sense)

@helenholt1161

5 жыл бұрын

A few for cash payment? Seriously? Heck, for an item with this much early depreciation there should be a discount for cash up front.

KZread just recommended this site to me. Glad they did. You two are a pleasure to watch, and since you are new to RV life, I am learning a lot about the process of purchasing an RV and adjusting to the lifestyle. The mistakes that you chronicled in the video are very helpful. The same can apply to purchasing a new car. I had heard others talk about service at Camping World, but also avoid Lazy Days in Tampa FL. See the recent videos from "Next Exit" and an older one from "Greatescape." They will send chills down your spine. Since you are just starting out, and still learning, your videos will be very helpful for someone like me starting out with the purchasing process. Thumbs up! And subscribed!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks RG! Welcome to the Odd Squad!😀

Thanks for the advice

Thank you for advice. We're currently looking.

Thank you for sharing!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

buzz zub Thank you Buzz

We bought our camper also from Camping World and you are right their prices are good but from that point on it's an absolute nightmare. This service department is atrocious we brought it in for warranty work they had it for 6 months and damage the camper on the way out the door then denied that they even made the damage however we never fell for their upsell on warranty items. Good luck hope to see you out there

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you didn't fall for the warranty items. Love the use of the word atrocious and that is a perfect description of our customer experience with Camping World. They damaged ours too. Safe travels!

Great video and thank you for the tips very helpful enjoy your Channel

Thanks guys for posting

Thank you! We have been dreaming of RV living and finally about to make it happen. My husband has been doing all this research, but I told him that I need videos that also talk about the bad stuff and the mistakes! Just like parenting, I don't want to get into this with only half the knowledge! Not everything is sunshine and rainbows!!

@RVOddCouple

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful August 😀 Welcome to the RV Odd Squad. We keep it real and share all of it. The good, bad, and ugly. We love the lifestyle but it is not all rainbows and butterflies :) Let us know what you end up doing :)

Wonderful advice thank you

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

You two have published a awesome sincere and informative video. Love your sense of humor and fun sprit. Great RV buying tips. I subscribed!

I needed this video... thx a bunch

We bought our Fifth-Wheel at Berryland Campers in Ponchatoula Louisiana and the dealership had us triple check the RV and wouldn't let us leave with it until we were familiar with the right, plus we got a great deal

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good place to by an RV😀

Great suggestions! Another to add to the list, don’t go hungry or tired. If the process is taking a long time, leave go eat something, gather your thoughts and impressions then return if you’re comfortable or move on. We also shopped dealerships. We chose a family operated business an hour away that has a good reputation rather than one just miles from home. Also ask what their rate is for service when out of warranty. We were quite surprised at the range between the 3 dealers we narrowed our search too. If you expect to have them do periodic work this can be important. Also ask your dealer about the service techs. How many do they have, how many bays, average wait time for an appointment, levels of experience etc. Ask to see the service area, once you’re done in the showroom this is where you’ll be doing further business. Lastly get to know your rig, join forums for information and learn to work on it yourself when you can.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Donna these are really great points! I wanted to add bring a snack but John thought it was silly. But I get "hangry" easily so I just need to bring a snack in general lol. But great questions! I never thought to ask specific questions about the service department! You're absolutely right, once you guy you have to deal with the service department. Hopefully someone see's this and uses your tips. Thank you for sharing!

You guys are awesome! ! Thank you for being transparent

Say I really enjoyed your presentation the sincerity bleeds through. Usually husband wife kind of presentations are campy, but yours had a genuine feel to it. Thanks for all the information!

Very informative video with many common sense recommendations, thanks for sharing.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are very welcome Gene👍😀

We bought a used one it was a 2003 and by the time this year 2019 came along we done out on it to the max but every time we got it fixed this RV place did us right very well so we bought a 2019 it was in the end of the day we felt like we were rushed and we were excited so you're right we should have slept on it it was high pressured we learn by our mistakes

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

It's so hard because it's exciting but you're right! No Rushing!!!

Good stuff love your honesty

Don't be embarrassed. Grateful you don't have RV ego's and are open to sharing in order to help others. Every time I call my RV lady I apologize cause I feel like I should have purchased by now or I owe them and I get so bummed about it because of the amount of time they spend with you. But I had to learn " It is their job". I feel your energy, John. It's contagious and inspiring but sometimes we need Mercedes energy in order to make our dreams come true. And i think it's awesome how you guys were able to do so taking steps together. I had a very similar experience a decade ago when purchasing a car. They suggested i sign something to hold the vehicle since they had someone else interested in purchasing the car. So i did with a deposit of a thousand $. The next morning I call to tell them I can't go forth with the sale and they tell me " We're putting the new tires on right now"... I passed out in the dentist office. I threatened to sue and i was able to walk away. But this experience has held me back and has haunted me. ps: I got your backs from the trolls. xo Thank you for being you

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I made John stop what he was doing to read this to him. You're absolutely right! Revealing that we had made this very poor financial choice was extremely embracing. But then we started thinking to ourselves, "We've been binge watching RVers on youtube and never once heard of this. Why?" And that's when we knew. We don't want anyone to experience what we did. You're a nice person, so of course, you don't want to waste their time. But when it comes time to make the monthly payments, the sales person will be gone. :-) I'm so sorry that experience happened to you. But on the bright side, you haven't let the lesson from that escape you. And thank you about the trolls. I'm starting to feel bad for people that have nothing better to do than watch something they obviously don't like and be mean. Who does that? Life is toooo darn short! Thank you again! :-)

#4  especially good. #6 🤣. On warranties, always shop. Budgeting the cost and paying up front can save 1/2 to 2/3 over what the RV dealers get, not counting the financed interest. And at such time as you sell the RV you can often cash in the warranties for a prorated refund. The dealer and the salespeople get a kickback off anything they sell. (RVing and camping for 60 years, full time for 10, and doing 4-8 months for the past 16 years. 24 RVs of all kinds between the 2 of us over 50 years.) Good to see you out enjoying the life. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience Jerry! You are very welcome and thank you for joining us on our adventures 💚👍😀💚

So glad I watched your video. I did find a TT that was used at Camper World but due to reviews I decided not to even go see it physically. Ended up buying from an individual,so glad I did. Appreciate your openness. Thanks.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you didn't have the same kind of experience that we did. It was embarrassing sharing our mistakes but glad we did! :-)

Wow! Thank you for your video. I am looking for my 1st camper. I visited a RV show @ Florida Fairgrounds and decided to hold off on a purchase to do some research. So much to learn. Didn't even think about keeping the RV at a certain temp even in storage. Great tips!

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Happy that we could help! Take your time and get in a bunch of them before you consider pulling out the check book! Thank you

You guys are so cute, honest & fun to watch ❤️❤️ thanks for the info - I’d rather have a B or C van/ RV so if I have to drive off, I can without having to get out of my unit like you have to in a 5th wheel

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie. Funny, I'm gravitating towards a B or C. I'm not realistically ready for the next level of downsizing that it would require, but the idea of being able to stop anywhere sounds awesome! Maybe in the future. Who knows?

Ive heard that purchase agreement scam a number of times. I've heard people run into the possession scam before also. And I've had two dealers that were awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience, hope it helps people.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kong3

OMG, this couple is THE BEST! I haven't bought my RV yet, but these are great things to know!

Love your honesty! Mistakes happen to everyone but many people like to forget about therm and don't pass the info on. After spending a day or two with your sales person, with (a lot of) them acting like your friend you start thinking/feeling like you can trust them to be totally honest. Unfortunately, many aren't 😟. I probably would have made 90% of your mistakes and another 10-20% different mistakes. Love your energy and chemistry!

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Smit! We are Blessed to be living this life and are grateful to have learned so much from our viewers. We think that simply being honest about our mistakes has helped us grow. Thanks again😀👍

Sounds exactly like my experience with camping world. Horrible service after the sale.

I’ve owned an RV ( 5th wheel ) for over 10 years and I would add start with a used one and work your way to a newer ( not new ) one that has all of the bugs fixed and you save a ton of money because of resale value goes way down the minute you leave the lot ! Many people have little to no experience pulling a 5th wheel ( I drove OTR for over 35 years ) and they get into situations a lot ! I found a 1976 24ft. Mint shape 5th wheel for $1,000 , now for that kind of money it was worth seeing if we liked to RV ! Our next one was a 28ft also very nice shape ( always check the floors for soft spots ) for $5,000 and it’s a 2006 and when we buy our next one it will be a 34ft and we will upgrade our truck from 1/2 ton to a 1 ton , all in due time ! Like you said take your time ! Oh and it pays to join a club like GoodSam and AAA !

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. You are right. The first owner of the RV takes the brunt of the depreciation! We wanted new and assumed that new meant no issues. (like with a new auto). lesson learned! :-)

Love that you guys are so brutally honest and willing to share your information with us. Love your channel. Laurie in Tampa Bay.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurie💚💚💚 Thank you

I did too, and while I avoided some problems with credit by using my own, there were problems both existing and after taking possession.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

That is all too common. Not sure how they get away with it. We stopped trusting them to service the RV. Frustrating!

Early in the video when you were discussing problems with the dealer, I just knew it was Camping World. Thanks for the video,

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Here's one more thing you should look into I would check on AAA they have it Premier packaged that has Towing one time up to 200 miles you have to think about the stress that the extra weight of the camper puts on your vehicle this can be a lifesaver I should know when I after I blew up my motor you got me back home just Towing the truck would it cost me roughly $1,000 and I still had to get my camper home so just a heads up from somebody was lived in RVs for years best of luck and enjoy

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thank you Jeff

Thanks for sharing!

Great video! Thanks! We live near you guys and so awesome to hear information about local full time RVing.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're hoping to warn others about our mistake. :-)

Thank you guys for puting this out here.. Iam a new subscriber unto all of this good information Here.. Shalom

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

It Is What It Is! Your very welcome 🙏 Thank you for the kind words. Hope that you subscribed 👍

Really cool that you’re trying to help others not make the same mistakes...thanks!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. That was exactly our intention- to help others avoid these mistakes. :) We learned the hard way!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. That was exactly our intention- to help others avoid these mistakes. :) We learned the hard way!

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. That was exactly our intention- to help others avoid these mistakes. :) We learned the hard way!

Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing you mistakes so we can learn from them. One of my famous sayings that isn't famous yet is, " You can learn from a person who's perfect." I'm not saying there are "perfect" people, after all perfect is relative. I'm just using that expression to highlight how important it is to be open and honest about mistakes and difficult moments. It's more beneficial for those who get it. Anywho, I'm hoping to be full timing and running a KZread channel sooner than later. So I appreciate you guys putting this and you other experiences out there.

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome👍😊 Our promise was to be honest with all of it! Good, bad, & ugly....We have had many more good days than bad👍😊💚

LOVE THIS! You guys are awesome! We are thinking of sharing this type of adventure! Great Job guys!

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you💚 Go slow and have a good plan! You will adjust as you go and RV'ing itself is the best teacher. We love this life and have seen more beauty in the last 9 months than we have seen all of our lives. Keep us up to date😀👍

Great advice all the way. That's what camping world is famous for. Hate you had to learn it yourself first-hand. Safe travels

@Milesco

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Camping World has a terrible reputation. I don't know how they get away with it in this day and age, with the Internet and social media and everything. I wouldn't go within a mile of the place! 😀

Grand Design seems to be the best brand out there from what I have seen on You Tube. You really have opened a lot of eyes...you have to stay sane during all the excitement.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe, We love our Forrest River but would choose Van Leigh if we were to purchase a premium finishes fifth wheel. Thank you👍😀💚

I enjoyed your video and this has been very helpful. I am looking into living full time in an RV (stationary but maybe an occasional trip). So I'm trying to get all the pros, cons and see if it makes sense to me.

Great information!

Hi guys. I just came across your channel and have subscribed! Great video/advice. We have bought (our first) 2 rv's since early 2017... first one was from dreaded Camping World. I agree with all of your sentiments there. IMPORTANT: We did cancel our extended warranty (after 15 months) on the 1st rv when we bought the 2nd. To my great surprise, CW/Assurant Solutions refunded the entire prorated amount that we were owed, to us. I had really figured they'd somehow find a way to keep all or at least some of it. So at least that was positive. If anyone has questions about the process, I am glad to share. Safe travels. bg

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Great advice B G! We are looking into our options now. Thank you

Good job guys - you dish out amazing advice. I am a RV owner wannabee. Soon hopefully. Will keep watching you guys until then. Be well

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sophia💚

Your channel is awesome ! Really enjoy your videos. Part time RV now but hope to go full time in the future. We like how you keep it real. Some other RV channels make full time sound like everything is perfect. Keep making your videos.

Thank you so much for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. We learn so much from your transparency. 🤗

@RVOddCouple

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Cindy💚 Thank you

You're right about getting everything fixed before taking possession. We noted only a very few things. They told us take for a shake down trip or two, then schedule an appointment for all the repairs. However, once the appointment was made and we took it in, we were told the list couldn't be more than 7 or 8 items. Then, because we already had a coast to coast trip planned, we were told it would take 4 weeks. Four weeks turned into 7-1/2. When we went to pick it up, we found they had fixed a couple of things that didn't need fixing and neglected to fix things that needed to be fixed. Luckily they were things my husband and I could fix, which we did. Then, I found a 2-1/2' cut in the linoleum floor behind the driver's seat where no repairs were to be done. When I told our service writer, he said bring it back and we'll fix it. The problem is the tech that caused it used a greasy box cutter and that grease spread and discolored the linoleum. I told my husband there's no way I would take it back because everything they touch something, they wreck something else. We did not buy into the extended warranty and I'm so glad we didn't. They fixed most of our list and the rest we will live with. It's really a shame that the RV dealers are such shysters. You should probably subscribe to The RV Show on KZread. They talk a lot about Camping World.

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol, Sounds extremely familiar! We know exactly what you feel. We won't ever buy from them again.

@briankeller9424

4 жыл бұрын

Ty

This was a great video. Many of the rv videos are people with unrealistic expectations. I’m looking to buy my first and am a little scared. I appreciate your honesty

@RVOddCouple

5 жыл бұрын

Well, we try to share the good the bad and the ugly. Hope we can help you avoid our mistakes!

@JoyofRVing

5 жыл бұрын

shawn winn look into used RVs with about 15 to 20 K miles. We bought ours in 2015 but was a 2016 model. It was a previous rental from Road Bear. It was 20K dollars less than brand new and it was almost new. Never had to bring it back to the dealership. I think if there was anything that broke down has already been fixed before I bought it.

Awesome video! I’m thinking about full-timing and this was super helpful. I’m here in Sarasota FL!

Awesome thanks for sharing