🚨 The $1.1 Million RV Fraud: A Shocking Story of Deception! 🚐💥

Today's episode features one of the most jaw-dropping RV fraud stories I’ve ever heard, shared by the renowned RV lawyer Ron Burdge. Imagine spending $1.1 million on a luxury Motorhome only to discover it had been severely damaged and patched up without your knowledge.

2018 Case Revisited: Ron Burdge recounts a similar $300,000-$400,000 case involving a Florida dealer and a factory.

The $1.1 Million Disaster: Hear the details of a recent case where an RV was involved in a major collision, inadequately repaired, and sold to an unsuspecting buyer.

Fraud or Misunderstanding?: We dive into the definition of fraud and discuss the ethical responsibilities of dealers and manufacturers.

Key Takeaways: Learn the importance of running a Carfax report and getting a third-party inspection on any RV purchase.

Should dealers and manufacturers be required to disclose all accident details? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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[kenp]

That is criminal fraud. And since they endangered the buyers lives. There should be some more charges added in.

[thecouchpotato]

Another example of why we should get a good inspection before taking ownership. New or used - get a good inspection, not a $40 one.

[ralphp]

I totally believe this story!!! Honesty has gone out the window!!! Some of us older folks have raised some idiots. It is a sad state of affairs !! 😬

[youdandee]

Zero Confidence in the RV and Auto Industry These Days .

[jamesmurphy]

Reminds me of a Auto Dealership I worked at in the late 70's. We received a new Chevy Citation. It was on the top of a Auto Carrier. The Driver had went under a low overpass and the Citation had a crunched roof. The body shop fixed it, sorta...they couldn't figure out or care to remove the headliner. They used a lot of Bondo. A lot ! Car was Black. Customer purchased the car, and the Bondo started to crack. So he had Pink cracks in his black roof. It was " fixed " a couple of times. Then the Dealership went bankrupt. 3 years later new people bought the Franchise. Black Citation come to that Dealership. The now Service Manager was the Auto Body Manager from the now defunct Dealership. He lied his Patoot off to the Wrecked Citation customer. I told the Wrecked Citation owner I knew the real story and would talk to his Lawyer etc. He got a full refund, I was " laid-off " but I found a better more paying position. I just couldn't work for a company like that. That Dealership only lasted 3 years due to their sharp business practices in my opinion.

[westwithers]

A dealership tried to do that to me here in Utah. I had ordered it and it was taking way longer than expected to get here than it was supposed to. After checking in occasionally one guy slipped up and said something about an accident. Turns out it was being delivered three months ago but was t boned on the way to the dealer and they were trying to hurry and get fixed without telling me.

[joygarrett]

This is appalling!! And unacceptable!!!

[kenastl]

Seems like they shouldn't even be able to sell it as new after it was in an accident.

[patbullard]

I am an rv owner, having owned six units in the past 40 years. I currently own my second fifth wheel which is now seven years old and have had good service out of all of them. However I will say that with all of the bad news surrounding the industry now I would be afraid to buy any new rv now. I will say that I will never buy a new one again. There are a couple of brands that I might make an exception for but unlikely.

[EarlSimpson-kj]

Yes there should be disclosure. Unbelievable what are these Manufactures doing! Unbelievable, gald it work out for the people.

[edwinportier]

Why wouldn't the factory just file an insurance claim rather than risk their reputation Geezz

[davidstjames_]

- They didn't mention whether it was purchased as new, used, or a demo. It was definitely used as a demo if it had been at an RV show.
- If it is suggested to get a carfax report on a vehicle, it must be assumed that it is not new. New vehicles shouldn't have any sort of history to report. Hence if something does come up on a carfax report, it shouldn't be considered a new vehicle.
- These guys are playing with words. He stated that the buyer was told that it was "scraped and stuffed". Well, that's an accident, any way you look at it. You can't say that it's fraud and that the accident was disclosed if the buyer was literally told that there was damage. An accident could be a scratch from a shopping cart, or getting hit by a train, one is most likely definitely more severe, but legally they can both be considered accidents.
- I do completely agree with the Wingman that it's a good idea to have an inspection done by a professional with a high knowledge of RV's. Even if it's brand new and has never had any damage, most of them, at high and low dollar levels, are somewhat low production vehicles where there can be a lot of variances in the construction. These aren't like some of the popular cars where 100's of thousands are produced and most things have been perfected and construction is uniform. A quality inspection can expose some issues that the manufacturer or dealer are more likely to repair before you buy it, rather than after they already have your money.

[yoyomawh]

IMHO, Sounds like a foretravel realm, prevost conversions are $2million and up. Thats if it was a new unit

[ronhall]

A Carfax report will only disclose self-reported insurance claims. If the manufacturer had repaired the coach out of pocket it would not show up on a Carfax report. Most states require disclosure of material facts such as collision damage prior to a sale.

[Mr.LosAngeles]

Stay out of Giant RV in Downey, ca. They charged me 10k and put in a smaller generator. Never refunded me!!Stay away!!!!

[JeffinTD]

That accident likely had a police response and likely a police report. If you can figured out what jurisdiction, getting photos and a police report would be interesting.

[richkuban]

Buyer’s responsibility, RV Wingman? Seriously? Dealer damn well should have fully disclosed damage, and provided a CarFax. Accident not manufacturer’s fault, unless there was a mechanical defect.

[arnoldanderson]

Big companies buy out smaller quality companies, and shareholder profits are the only thing that matters. Employees are told to speed up the building process, and the result is bad or unsafe buid quality, plain and simple.

[lmallard]

Did manufacturer have insurance and claim a total loss and resell it as new and never in a wreck?

[stevemurray]

What a story! Who checks CarFax on a new RV!.. Get that Inspection. Dealers drag their Dog RV’s to the shows just to clear inventory and pressure you to make the deal!
Most of the Motorhomes coming out of Indiana are rife with incompetence that everybody is aware of. 
Fix yourself RV Manufacturers!