RV Lessons Learned – tips for buying, maintaining and repairing an RV
What to expect and lookout for when buying a RV Camper – a Hard Hitting, DIRECT analysis… RV Predators Part 2 – Welcome Back! Didn’t read part 1? Its right HERE. Part 1 introduced you to John (here’s his video.) John is clearly a victim of the RV industry. His problems while most directly attributable …
A True RV’ers Story Experiences becomes a real “learning experience” for us all… I wrote this to provide Insider Tips to enable you to navigate the minefield you enter when purchasing an RV Camper. This post amounts to the first (in a 3 part series) that can serve you as an RV Buyers Guide. Have …
What you NEED to know about Motorhomes and VIN Numbers (and Newmar’s mess) For the SECOND time in recent months, I find myself addressing a potential blockbuster problem in the RV industry. In May of this year I shared with you a Potential Knockout Punch to the RV industry. A class action lawsuit regarding frame …
DRV Mobile Suites (originally known as DRV Double Tree Suites), began in 2002 with David Fought’s vision and leadership. David, an industry veteran who started in 1970 as a Draftsman for Starcraft. He rose to executive status in Starcraft by 1991 when Jayco acquired Starcraft. Shortly after he left to start his own RV company, …
Spring 2025… RV sales nationwide are almost non-existent. RV Dealers are LOADED “to the gill” with inventory – that’s going nowhere. The RV industry literally is “flat on its back” with FEW buyers – and loads of sellers. Many (most?) of these sellers are “upside down” as they owe (far) more (to their lender) than …
What does this mean to YOU? ESPECIALLY if you’re thinking of buying an RV Camper this year… It is no secret that RV dealers have LOTS of “old” BRAND NEW inventory still waiting to be sold on their lots. The RV industry has been “flat on its back” for at least two years now. RV …
Thinking of a TOWABLE RV Camper? You’ll need a TOW VEHICLE (truck? suv?) to pull it. AND… are you considering an RV Travel Trailer or a 5th Wheel RV? Let’s analyze the current RV – and – “tow” VEHICLE buying market from a different perspective… All RV trailers require a capable vehicle to tow them …
As Spring approaches – and the warmth will be welcome!, folks start thinking about purchasing an RV camper. Many decide to finance to fund their purchase. Should they? Should YOU? Is it a wise decision? RV Financing: Some Initial Thoughts An RV Camper is a DEPRECIATING ASSET. That is, RV’s go down in value, almost …
Smoke and Mirror Season Has Arrived… Don’t Fall For It! Thinking of purchasing a NEW RV Camper? One word of advice… DON’T! Here’s why… RV SHOW SEASON (in other words: smoke, mirrors and HYPE) is nearly upon us. The entire experience is orchestrated to make you WANT to plunk down your hard earned money on …
According to U.S. Energy Information Administration fuel prices are falling – and falling SUBSTANTIALLY. Their data shows that from early May to early December, a 7 month period, gasoline prices have fallen about 17% from 3.80 to 3.16 per gallon. Locally, here in Southern Utah, diesel fuel is down to 2.94/gallon (as of 12/12/24.) In …
