Camping World Horror Story and calling it quits

With only 600 miles on his new motorhome (purchased in August 2019), this RV owner’s coach has spent 9 of the last 12 months in the shop. Can you imagine? Nine months of excuses and problems and broken promises. Nine months of being denied the use of his RV. Seeking direction, this frustrated RVer called the Wingman a few months ago and had filed his complaint with his state’s attorney general. The response from the attorney general, Camping World and the manufacturer manifested into the decision for this RVer to call it quits.

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[greghall]

I’ve said for years, go look at the RV’s at Camping World cause they have a huge selection, but when you’re ready to buy, go somewhere else. 👍😃

[anitahalvorson]

i think people should put camping world out of business by avoiding them .

[doloresmccartney]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER buy anything from Camping World or their affiliates.

[timgladden]

I’ve never heard anyone say a good word about camping world

[Outrageousconduct]

Camping World sucks never buy from them

[terrymurphy]

The problem is, you don’t know a bad dealer till you are a victim. Google helps, but is not fool proof 😳

[mikemanjo]

We had exactly the same experience with camping World and Thor in 2016...they had our camper more than we did. We traded in 2019 for a highly ranked Class C with John’s RV near Columbia, SC. THAT is an awesome dealership! Family owned, attentive to their customers, great service! The dealership truly does make the difference! It’s great to know there are still people with integrity and character in the RV community! Jane

[madczechoutdoors]

We made a deal on a trailer. They came in with paperwork and it was almost 4K more than we agreed on. We got and walked out. They tried to tell us all the fees were “normal.”

[northgeorgia]

Most businesses are getting to be like that now days, this country is rotting from the inside out.

[MoSportsUSA]

Camping World is the sole issue here. Avoid them like the plague.

[MotoKeto]

We got took by Camping World on a used 5th Wheel never going back to Camping world.

[verazarth]

We bought a Tiffin, a family manufacturer and good folks. They take care of the customers and want to make sure we’re happy with the RV. Kudos to Bob Tiffin and Family 👏💓

[deneentorkelson]

You can’t keep screwing people over and not think that it will eventually catch up to you.

[betsyoman]

This is why people choose used RVs, or buy Cargo Trailers and outfit them.

[RVstreet]

Thank you for that all to common commentary/report. I'm afraid a lot of folks—especially those who are new to RVing—go into a dealership like CW thinking buying a new RV is like buying a new car or truck. They won't have any problems with a new vehicle or if they do the dealer will take care of it thru warranty el pronto. Couldn't be further from the truth. Your example here of this fella is way to common. Buying a RV from most dealers is NOTHING like buying a car or truck. I'm sure you started your YT channel to inform people. You do a good job BTW. I started my YT channel to help folks learn how to take care of their RV's themselves. Most people can take care of 80% - 90% of the things on their RV themselves and I show them how. Knowing how to do these things yourself is a MUST while owning any RV new or used. Good customer service from ANY company these days are far & few between. I would NEVER buy an RV from CW.

[jenniferappleton]

As a big fan of “The Profit” with Marcus Lemonis (sp) I’m so disappointed he doesn’t practice what he preaches when it comes to Camping World. He has really let a lot of people down with his “business model” for Camping World. He lost me as a fan after my personal dealings with Camping World and all the horror stories I’ve heard from others.

[philipf]

Thank you for this. My friend worked for Camping world for 10 years and told me not to buy a camper from them. I am currently looking for a motorhome. He also told me to stick with Winnebago because they have the best product. Good luck to all who are looking for a future camper.

[shirleygorre]

Consumers really need lemon laws for RV's and TT just like automobiles.

[homerfantastic]

Well, we know who the AG of Minnesota is so no surprise this man received no help.

[SteveAlbano]

Interesting perspective. I agree with the sentiments about Camping World. I won't buy anything from them. But, blaming Wall Street for what 1 company has done is ridiculous. Manufacturers need to be held responsible for the crap products they churn out, and Dealerships for their poor Customer Service, and finally the consumer for not doing their homework and getting educated before spending buckets of money on an RV.