LARGE RV DEALERSHIP RIPPING CUSTOMERS OFF!

In this video, I talk about how an RV owner recently got ripped off by a large RV Dealership.

[GovGk]

I almost always perform my own work. But if I must have some other shop do it, I always ask for the old parts back, unless there's an expensive core charge. If there's a core charge, I politely ask them to show me the old and new parts.

[mememadore]

Thank you for making sure people are aware of this.

[wingz]

You need to talk to Michelin... per their website and CSR they actually state the longevity of their RV tires is 10 years. What they state is every year after the 6 year mark to have them inspected. The other thing they highly recommend is to use your RV every 30 days. The reason given was the chemicals in the tires needs to be reactivated with use.

[rmachetti]

Andrew, always enjoy your videos, you always have a great attitude and genuine concern for others. In today's world there are not many people who operate in honor. Keep up the great work and keep being yourself! Thanks and travel safe this holiday weekend and...Hope your having a Great Day 😀

[donbruder]

Buyer beware for sure, Thanks Andrew Great Information, when I bought my new Super C I asked you about the coating they wanted to sell me and you told me then to not do it! I didn’t and I Greatly appreciate your honest opinion, saved me $2000 !!

[junemillar]

my wife and I are planning to get an RV bus, this year we have been planning this for more than a year now, and I'm so thankful that I saw your video. thank you.

[campingalan]

Good morning Andrew! Happy belated 4th of July to you! Thank you for this video! Bleh...it just sheds light on the type of operations that we wish weren't out there. The fact that this company deliberately charged for a SAFETY feature and didn't install it is criminal!

[Riker-eqyv]

Great advise as always Andrew!
I purchased a new car last month and paid cash yet the salesman said I had to see the finance manager, I asked why, he said that was there policy, I asked for my check back and all of a sudden I didn’t have to see the finance guy.

[dubmcbride]

Well said Andrew, I’ve had 2 high end motor homes and you are spot on. You have learned a lot in a short few years and pass on what you’ve learned generously. Thanks pal.

[DavidMendoza-ycpp]

Thanks Andrew. I too have similar stories of dealers trying to rip me off. If possible, I really recommend buying from a private party. Dealing directly with sellers not only creates a more honest transaction, but also allows buyers to learn the history of the unit, which given the size of these transactions, is incredibly important. It's kind of funny when you ask a dealer to tell you about the history of a coach they took in trade and they have no idea. Thanks again for this post!

[billyjohnson]

Andrew your a good guy who else is so honest like you. Not many.

[jones]

Great info. I always stick with two points. 1. A good vehicle already has a quality paint coating standard from the factory. That’s the best you will ever get. 2. Saving $4000 for essential maintenance later on will serve you and the vehicle a whole lot better.

[EndlessRVing]

Hey Andrew great video. I have read horror stories of Lazydays. RV owners need to take maintenance into their own hands or find a reputable mechanic not a dealership. When MJ bought her Escape they tried to hard sell the extended warranty with the fear tactics and I cut the sales manager off by telling him we were having second thoughts purchasing the car and maybe we should reconsider the Honda CR-V. That shut him down. Salesman are there to take your money and you have to be prepared.

Thanks for sharing.

Izzy

[gd]

Not the first report of work invoiced but not completed from "lazy" dealership in Florida. Thanks for sharing and calling them out.

[ricktaylor]

Andrew just now watched your vid on the dealership rippin folks! It doesn’t surprise. I retired in 2021 from semi truck pulling tankers, most of my trucks were working class show trucks and when I once in awhile had someone change fluids I always makes them or was standing over them! I rv a good bit and last year bought a 2021 gulfstream class c. So far I’ve done the first oil change on it and inspect “everything”. Did have a mirror assembly replaced and before I left I seen it was wrong! Went back in and made them fix it right . Mechanic should have known. The motto of my not to uncommon story is do not be to trusting and always check their work or you’ll screw yourself. I’m likely a leach on them!

[jaxwylde]

Good points! Of course, all of these tactics also apply to many CAR dealerships. Buy used, whenever possible, and if you do buy new, refuse any of the extras (paint protectors, cloth protectors, extra warranty, etc. etc.).

[earlysquad]

This goes the same for car dealers. They sale a warranty that is bumper to bump up to 100, 000 miles. When you read the fine print in the warranty book there are 12 pages of the items they don’t cover. Allstate warranty for Chevy and GMC is a joke! Great Video Thanks.

[scottreece]

Thanks Andrew, I like the honesty in helping people, like the hat also. I’ve seen his videos too, he has nice coaches!

[thomastheys]

Andrew! Good info for the newbies! Years ago when I took delivery of my Monaco coach the first thing I did was drive it to an independent Cummins service center and had all of the filters changed all the fluids changed etc. it is also a law that the service center is required to give you back your parts if requested I always do. I believe it was Ronald Reagan who said trust but verify! Also I did get 11 years out of my tires by always having them covered and used a sunscreen product on the rubber. Just put all new rubber on Michelin‘s through the FMCA tire program saved a lot of money. Thomyt

[twofeathersrv]

So very true. They give quality shops a bad name.