AVOID This RV Online Resource at All Costs (I Made a Huge Mistake)

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@kipeast]

Just a tip. When I didn't want to receive phone calls from Camping World, I looked up the phone number of one of their stores and provided that to them instead of my number. Then whenever they called, they would be talking to one of their own stores. 😂

[@tammieaf2712]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 what an awesome idea!

[@GratefulGlamper]

That is brilliant!

[@dmcmurray5005]

Bwahaha 🤣 That’s HILARIOUS!

[@CraigHarland]

Nice😂

[@wvcamper]

@kipeast, you just won the internet! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MarenLarge-bj2ic]

Camping World is the worst. When we began shopping for our first RV, my husband made it clear that I was the one in charge with the finances and I had clear input in our wants and needs. Well, the salesperson proceeded to direct all questions and information to my husband and never once spoke to me. He then called my phone daily leaving voicemails on MY phone and addressing my husband in every message. My husband thought he was great because he was treated with respect but I felt like a 2nd class citizen and will refuse to give them any business

[@dlyose]

Same here.

[@lewisbale1]

Exactly

[@kevinjones6638]

I started filling out that form and when I got to the part where they said they would e-mail the value, I backed out as fast as I could. So glad my instinct was working! KUTGW

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@Masterchief68a]

Thanks for the info! I saw that value thing at good Sam and was thinking of using it , I won’t now, EVER!

[@WendyHornRN]

I got hit by this Camping World/Good Sam evaluator. No sooner did I hit send, about 3 minutes later I was receiving texts and calls, and never did get the email. Thanks for sharing the JDPower link. Good luck with your search and looking forward to what you all get next!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching!

[@TakeDeadAim]

Camping World irritated us so much that my wife won't even walk into one again. Nothing there I can't get on Amazon without the hassle. I wanted to return something and they said I needed an account to return it to which I replied, "I didn't need one to buy it so why would I want one to return it"? This seemed to baffle the girl behind the counter that I didn't "play along" with their ploy to get my contact info.

[@GratefulGlamper]

It sounds like you had a very frustrating experience, I feel your pain!

[@ZeeJones-o3m]

This type of harassment is exactly why the BLOCK option is so useful. USE IT and avoid the bullshit.

[@sandyruther2745]

I don't answer any calls that I don't have in my contacts. If they don't leave a message, I block the number.

[@KimberlyFarrell-u2v]

Sales calls and texts always get the same response from us: As your communication is unwanted and unsolicited, any further attempts to contact me will result in legal action. Those last 2 words work wonders.

[@JustMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

JD Power is the best place to go for RV values.

[@GratefulGlamper]

👍

[@patriciaspears328]

That's where I looked up the value of my trailer and even my dad's. It is a good tool, didn't ask for any personal information.

[@Chaddr-78]

NO, it’s not!!! The only way to find the true value is through a certified appraisal!!

[@LauraMoncur]

Thank you for the heads up.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Glad I could help you avoid that!

[@Tangoisinthesouth]

Many companies use that method to market I started to do it and thought about all the phone calls. Glad I had cold feet!

[@CaliAAA72]

Anything related to or connected to camping world should raise several red flags immediately.

[@laureljaneg]

Wow, I’m sorry you experienced that! I don’t understand why these businesses think constant phone calls and pressure is going to get them a sale!

[@joannalamb4542]

I have come up with my own idea about checking things out but not wanting phone call in return. I had a Ooma account and just use that number now. I don’t have the Ooma account anymore but I can still use the number.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good idea

[@nevastrong2850]

I’ve learned a lot from these comments: I now will use another business’ phone number! I rarely sign up for anything because the spam calls are relentless.

[@dianequick8033]

RV bluebook is very accurate.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@dennismartin434]

Thank you for the heads up. I will never use that service. I’m not going to even go to camping world ever again unless you think it’s OK.

[@GratefulGlamper]

You’ll have to make that decision for yourself. Thanks for watching

[@jamesmccutcheon3806]

We found that camping world is predatory and aren’t interested in what you want but will try to put you in something that you aren’t looking at or asking for. High pressure sales and bullying customers, speaking from personal experience. We will never do business with them ever!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Interesting - thanks for sharing your experience.

[@mikehedrick8675]

Yeah.. i fell for it as well. Told the first caller i was only looking for my rv value. Never got the value but they stopped calling. That was a couple months ago.

[@garnettarawlings6990]

I hope I have finally learned my lesson from Camping World repairs. In Texas overcharged to repair water heater no mention that it would be cheaper to replace it. When we arrived at our location toggle switch we had in our extra fixed water heater. Traded RV’s. We wanted slide topper. Received an estimate final bills at least $200 over estimate. No more CAMPING WORLD!!!

[@highwayhoopify]

The only way to get Camping World off your back is to tell them you just bought a brand new RV from another dealer. I know from personal experience.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@islandgirlejfan]

Yep, that's truth!

[@daisygirl5368]

Camping World??? Why am I not surprised. A little trick I use on the online stuff where I don’t want phone call. I give my email address and I use my old home phone number or I use a business number that I know has a recording. I.E. Walgreens, CVS, Walmart. Those companies all have a recorded message to select the department you want to reach. So when the online company try’s to call me, well you know what happens now. 😂😂 Sorry, not sorry. I rarely ever give out my cell number unless I truly want to get a call.

[@robertmcdowell2030]

If you want to check the value of the tv you want to buy check with your insurance company. They can give you the value.

[@KimWithSaltyLiving]

Thank you so much for the information. We're brand new and we got talked out of a class c by some friends bc of hooking up then unhooking, move all your gear etc and how its easier to get a tt and have our truck for going to visit places. Do those class c tow a good size vehicle, i was told no? But you've been doing this so long and i love your videos, so I'm thinking you completely know what you're doing. We pick up our new to us camper this weekend. We did take the 5 hour drive, have an rv inspector look it over and approve it and now we're making the drive again to bring it home. I've never camped in my life so I'm excited, and esp at the fact that we bought used since we have no idea how it all will go. Ha. But your videos inspire me and make me think i can do this! 😃

[@thomsworkshop946]

We went to Camping world in St Aug last year and the salesman showed us a few trailers then when we went back inside, the salesman tried to get us to sign a contract saying we will buy one. I refused to sign and told him we were just beginning to look and we weren't buying today. He said very sarcastically that he never heard that before. Then he said he wanted us to meet his manager. I told him I didn't want to meet him. he ran out of the room to get him, we were feeling way too pressured about this and decided to leave immediately. The receptionist tried to intercept us and shoved some business cards into my wife's hands as we left the building. I took the cards from her and dropped them. We pretty much ran to the car and as we drove away, no kidding, the salesman ran out the door screaming for us to come back. That guy called and called for weeks even after I told him to stop calling. There's no way I would ever set foot on one of their lots again. that was the most terrible salesman experience we ever had.

[@GratefulGlamper]

OMGoodness! What a horrible experience!

[@nevastrong2850]

😳

[@jacquelinecunningham5912]

I agree! I would have reported him and the company to the BBB and State Attorney General's Office, as well as the Consumer Protection Agency! What chutzpaz!

[@CraigHarland]

Yep, I had this. I had the same experience when I was just trying to get a value range on a used RV I was considering from a private party.

[@deltabravo1257]

If you are shopping for a towable RV (travel trailer or 5th wheel) PLEASE look at models from Outdoors RV or Northwood Manufacturing before considering ANYTHING from all the other manufacturers, which use frames built by Lippert. Outdoors RV (aka ORV) and Northwood both build their own frames and are sister companies to each other, located in LaGrande, OR. I'm the admin of about 5 FB RV groups for Northwood RVs and never once has anyone reported a problem with frame cracks, failures, damage, etc.

[@ralphknappiii8746]

My wife and I went to an camping world rv show and they got our info and after that day same issue happened to us 3 or 4 times we had to ask to get off the list.

[@GratefulGlamper]

It’s frustrating when companies don’t respect your privacy.

[@jeffl1499]

You can always check with you insurance company as far as replacement cost. Better if you happen to have a vin number. You can also check into gap insurance as well

[@billrichcreek7272]

OMG, I stopped in camping world store just looking at 5th wheels and I made it very clear that "I WAS JUST LOOKING" it took me for ever to get them to STOP calling me.... I feel your pain

[@islandgirlejfan]

We actually WENT to a Camping World the beginning of 2023 because we saw a unit online that we were interested in. When we got there, they took all our information before seeing the unit. It turned out that the inside didn't look anything like the pictures, however we were just in the beginning of our RV search and we were upfront and told them that we were in NO RUSH to buy and that we were going to take our time buying what we wanted. LOL, well they blew my husband's phone up to the point that he ended up blocking numbers and not answering it. We found what we wanted at a dealership in PA and bought what we decided would work for us. My husband unblocked the number and whatya know? The phone rang within the hour! So they were still trying when the phone was blocked! He told them we had purchased what we wanted and at that point we required nothing more. Camping World was pretty much relentless! I know we will never deal with them again! Sorry you went through this.....because I feel that what you went through is really underhanded.

[@chipper7711]

Good SpamTM

[@SpykersB]

Geez u should have made this an oct 31 halloween horror story! 😂. It's the kind of situation that would drive anybody insane 🧟‍♀️. Thx for sharing. 🍻

[@GratefulGlamper]

I’m glad you found the video entertaining! Thanks for watching.

[@cathybright6211]

Always enjoy your videos. Not surprised by the actions of Camping World. All kinds of complaints online about them. Good luck in your quest. Are you selling the Class A once you get the C or are you keeping both, one for long family trips and one for shorter getaways?

[@bertkelly7650]

We were at Meyers looking around and they've only bugged me once since then. Thanks to you, I won't be trying CW evaluator.

[@JohnE3]

In a previous post I had mentioned PPL Motorhome. I have found another great tool that they have on their website. They will tell you what they have sold an RV for. Of course they won’t have everything but it is a great tool to have. Good luck on your search.

[@nicholas2275]

Yea, you said marketplace, not savy, and that add i would have blocked in 3 seconds, love your videos so far, just bought my first fixer upper

[@monstertruckfan2324]

It's hard to research a lot of things these days. This is not RV related, but just an example: I was shopping for new health insurance back in April or May. I counted one day, over 50 text messages and voice mail messages from insurance brokers! This went on for weeks! It started lessening by the end of June or so, then stopped altogether by I'd say mid to late July. Then out of the blue, it started up again like at the end of Aug for a couple weeks. Just from ONE inquiry! I'm very leery of online shopping now. That was just too much! Love your videos!

[@GratefulGlamper]

I think it’s a widespread issue unfortunately. Thanks for watching

[@frankwolf389]

You have to think on your feet when answering Camping World or Optimum. "Would you like to schedule a visit?" Yes, I would. How's the sixth Tuesday of this month sound? I tried going to General in Ocala to look at trailers with ramp doors for my handicapped wife. "Sorry sir, you're not allowed to go out there alone. I'll get a salesman". He never did let me out to look, just told me of all these trailers that wouldn't work.

[@joygarrett8397]

A Long time ago (I mean long) I had a Good Sam membership, but I believe it was before CW took them over. I refuse to do anything associated with CW or General RV. It’s sad what it’s come to!! But the internet itself has become sooo predatory in general as well.

[@garym4956]

Almost six years ago we were looking to buy our first RV and went to a Camping World dealer. We ended up purchasing a used C Class from a private owner that listed on RV Trader. To this day we still receive calls and emails from them every time they have a sale in progress. They just can’t seem to grasp the idea that we’re satisfied with our older model that has no payments and looks/runs great.

[@kelleysoutdooradventures9939]

We experienced the same thing and will no longer trust good sams - camping world. Do we still use camping world… yes, but only in store purchases.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Interesting - thanks for sharing!

[@KeithMurdz]

I saw your video 2 hours too late. I got a low ball valuation and then the calls and emails started. Luckily I had used a secondary email account for this purpose when I suspected this will happen and an unmonitored land line number. So while I'm seeing their frequent attempts to contact me they aren't interrupting me and no texts being received. Take away is I'll never do business with either company going forward even though CW just opened a store nearby.

[@JanetFolkerts]

FYI..Once you have told a solicitor not to call or text you, make note of that date and time you told them. And any calls they make afterwards, do not answer, BUT DO record. Going to small claims court you can sue for approx. $1200-$1500 for each call. This is harassment and it is against the law.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Can't do that with a scammer.

[@paulagreenhaw4708]

So I used the Good Sam Evaluator on a RV we were buying from Camping World and its evaluation was over 50k less than what they were selling it for and 70k less than what JD Powers website. Crazy same company would say that which they’re selling to you is worth 50k less. Say the least I had our RV 1 weekend and has been in the shop ever since and still waiting to see my home on wheels again and I have not even made the 1st payment!

[@A-contented-Aussie-life]

Wow. You were way nicer to that person than I would be. Miss kik you already asked personally to take you off there lists. Therefore her next phonecall was so not deserving such a nice response.

[@lynnpomajzl6209]

Yes, similar experience just looking at updating our car. On most of the websites I didn’t fill out any forms. 😔

[@GratefulGlamper]

I feel your pain!

[@DavidJones-su9ob]

They obviously changed their tactics because we used that valuator when we were searching over 2 years ago, and we were able to access the data instantly and we received no contacts from CW. I don't remember if they requested contact information from us at the time but I usually don't put my correct information in anyway, just to avoid the issues that you did. There was not a procedure at the time to enter our e-mail address to receive the valuation. Probably the decline in sales had them stepping up their game to SPAM as many people as possible!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@fannygo6673]

The best way to guesstimate the value of your RV is to look online for the same RV being sold. And remember that things value depends on what people are willing to pay for it. Look at houses. The structure maybe worth nothing (wood and cardboard) and people change how much they are open to paying for it depending on many factors that have nothing to do with the actual physical value of the house.

[@joygarrett8397]

I e had either KBB or the Nada guides as well. KBB used to have an RV section . .

[@GratefulGlamper]

Wondering why they got rid of it?

[@claramunk7410]

Silly question ~ how do I record a phone call like the one u demonstrated ~ is there an app ~ obviously I am not familiar with tech 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@GratefulGlamper]

We recorded it on camera - but wanted to disclose it was being recorded

[@JanetBullard]

That was probably somewhere in the “fine print” on their site.

[@claramunk7410]

Thank you

[@Stewart_PDX]

Sadly, we purchased a trailer from Camping World and we'll never use them again. Even after all was said and done and we had the trailer in our driveway, for three weeks after they kept calling us wanting information that we had aleady provided to them at the time of purchase. The whole thing just left us with a bad experience.

[@koalabear6722]

Thanks for the info. Desperation is the new word of today's world! 😢

[@ohioclassCcamper]

I had the same experience with Angie list. For bathroom remodeling.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@terrynehring855]

I totally agree with your video.

[@denisewebster5655]

I didn't have this happen with camping world, but I made the mistake of answering some questions on a survey about car insurance and got absolutely inundated with calls, text messages and emails from a couple different insurance companies trying to sell me their insurance. I never did get an actual quote from anyone. This went on for about 2 weeks - I didn't answer calls, but I did respond to texts and emails. Then the emails started up again today, a Sunday. I got 3 so far. I haven't answered them, but I am planning to write back, tell them (again!) to take me off their list, or I will report them to our state insurance board - and that I will absolutely never buy from their company because of their aggressive tactics and harassment. Let's see if that stops them! If not, I will follow through with my threat, and report them.

[@TheTcswhite249]

I just look for the specific make and model on RV Trader. That tells me the MARKET RATE as opposed to the dealer rates. A camping world about an hour away from me has the exact make and model I want, but listed at about $20k more than what else is available around the country. I did go to them to tour that model with my family to make sure it would work for us but the one that I'm likely to buy is 12hrs away. I knew I wasn't going to buy from them and did give the salesman $100 cash as I know he gets paid by commission and did take an hour of his time. They have tried to follow up however they're so far off the market price, they really don't have a chance. All that to say, RV Trader is the better way to determine what people are selling and buying specific makes and models for.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great info, thanks for the comment

[@daydreamer0923]

Thanks

[@tericlanton]

I'm pretty sure it's illegal for them to not take you off their list when you requested multiple times. Turn them into the Federal Trade Commission.

[@TomDavisVideo]

do the tommyd... make appointment after appointment and don't show up... it does wonders

[@GratefulGlamper]

😋

[@wesalexander2693]

CW is infamously legendary for their aggressive and obnoxious sales practices. So sorry that you had this experience. An evaluation tool should be just that, not a means to obtain peoples contact info. I have started down that road with other similar on-line tools to obtain values, up to the point where they want personal info, at which time I check out of that page!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know I am not alone.

[@christinapittsley786]

Love your Buc-ee's shirt!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@patrickgagne8795]

My wife did something similar for insurance quotes. 2 years later and I’m still being called.

[@daleadoherty7000]

Camping World uses pushy sales tactics. I have friends who went into a Camping World and the sales guy was forcefully trying to get them to buy a camper and sign for a loan. They got up and left. Not a fan of Camping World. We had a very BAD experience on RV repairs that could have cost us our lives. We paid a lot of money for NO repairs. They are pushy and rude. We take our RV to an actual repair facility for maintenance and repairs and buy anything we need for our RV on Amazon or E Trailer.

[@kdsailorgirl]

You’re a lot nicer than I’d be with Kiki!!

[@sherriatchison3183]

Good info as usual. Anything Camping World is awful. I must have got unsubscribed because I realized I haven’t seen your videos lately. Anyway just want to say Thank you for all your ideas and info. You have such a calming voice. I started watching you before we went full time and your channel helped prepare me so much. So again thanks and keep it going.

[@cvcoco]

I just had a much worse experience on Zillo under the same concept. It extends to insurance, home repairs, Kelley Blue Book price inquiries, it doesnt matter what the subject matter is. A simple, innocent pet insurance inquiry turned into a NIGHTMARE thats gone on for a year now. Im hounded by not just the original company I asked a price from but endless companies they sold my data to. At Zillo, i asked one question to one agent and instead got 9 agents hounding me to buy something. One calls at 530am! "Gee, sorry to call early but I cant seem to reach you any other time!" And that person is not even connected to my original agent. In ALL cases of price inquiries anywhere, they say the price is coming on the next page but after they have all your info they say it will be emailed to you. Then the flood comes. When you tell people to STOP, it only make it worse. No clue what to do.

[@imfirehawk72]

Run when ever you see the words camping world!

[@susierosenquist3920]

Kelly Bluebook

[@reneakren1198]

I haven't seen your videos in a while. Today, it popped up!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching, glad you found me again!

[@lindadurst2290]

I would have blocked the number, text STOP, and not answer any call not on my contact list.

[@GratefulGlamper]

That’s a great idea!

[@krislynch7454]

That's why I keep my ringer off

[@Sentimentalist0923]

Thanks for the heads up! What a freakin’ HEADACHE they caused you;(

[@GratefulGlamper]

I know, right?

[@tomc9299]

Thanks for this video. Just deleted Good Sam’s app off my phone. I, like you and Ben, don’t appreciate a 3rd party intervention.

[@GratefulGlamper]

I’m glad you found the video informative!

[@davemoulton2971]

One other thing you can do is tell them you are in the market for a popup and that's all you can afford!They will remove you immediately as they do not sell and will never sell popups

[@sqqqrly]

Good to know Sam's Club == Camping World.

[@davidschmidt5848]

I did the same then I got a call from camping world. I knew I was dupped

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sorry you had the same experience…..

[@paulmadkow9143]

I called to get a quote for rv transport. I swear, I got about 50 emails and texts all over the place.

[@CarlasLovingWife]

I just went to the Good Sam evaluator site. I left a different phone number and immediately got a very low price for my trailer. I also received an email that is pushing me to buy. The JD Powers site is not helpful at all to me. Maybe you could make a video about how you use it. Camping World is worse than Scientology!

[@dearyvettetn4489]

Camping World is the worst. We just picked up our new-to-us RV today from a small family dealership that was (mostly) a pleasure to work with, but to their credit I can’t hold being an aggressive pest against them. We passed the Camping World where we started our shopping journey and I gave them the finger 🖕on the way by.

[@b.dwaynearmstrong577]

You put your information into a lead generation website. Websites like E-surance, Selectquote, and other insurance quote sites do the same thing. Agents and salespeople sign up to receive leads by paying a fee for them. When you enter information it is sent to the lead purchaser and they are charged a fee for your info. I used to buy leads when I was an insurance agent. I never knew what the actual lead generating site was

[@GratefulGlamper]

Interesting- thanks for sharing

[@justinekingmaker493]

Sadly, requests to be placed on a "DNC" (Do Not Call) list - it can take up to 30 days for it to take effect. Annoying, but having worked in a Sales/Pre-Sales environment, I am familiar with the procedures.

[@hentertheplanter1998]

Tip: anyone not in my contacts list and calling me, the ringtone is silent ! That is a setting you can choose

[@GratefulGlamper]

That’s a good idea

[@jefferygodwin1631]

Did they not have a class action lawsuit against them for this?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Did they? Do share!

[@richardlaborde6460]

I would make a complaint with the FCC as the more that are logged about Good Sam/ Camping World the more likely the FCC will take an interest in this issue. Sounds like Lemonis REALLY needs to move some rv’s…

[@anthonylinkous6355]

I did the same and got the same, I wasn't quite as nice as you were. I also blocked the numbers

[@lindacondray7918]

I would not have been so polite. Not vulgar but not so polite. I would have said NEVER and then said take me off the call list and if I get anymore calls they’d be hearing from me in court.

[@Sabra-m1e]

Why didn't you go to Matt's RVs

[@Chaddr-78]

Get a certified appraisal with David Lester at RV Pricing and Appraisals. They use REAL market data for real sales. JD Power/NADA only benefits the dealers and banks!!

[@jimestell3853]

With the gazillion negative comments about CW on almost every YT channel concerning RVs how could you consider any kind of contact with them?

[@kradwonders]

Camping World is not an RV’s friend. We had CW road services and when we called for flat tire assistance on a major road in Michigan we were told there was service in our area. Some much for CW 24/7 road service all over the country. Deal with CW at your own risk.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@billfargo7911]

None of the people you talked to have the ability to remove you from a marketing list.

[@scottyerecic4589]

I fell for it too. They are terrible

[@GratefulGlamper]

😩

[@r8edrv4fun65]

They put you on the list real quick but take forever to take you off.

[@davidschmidt5848]

What happened to your experience buying a used rental RV?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Update soon!

[@AmyLockard-b1p]

I was thinking Kelly Blue Book but JD power works too.

[@schwartz757]

Camping World is the worst. They used to be good in 1990, downhill since.

[@gthornton3]

You got that right. We made the mistake of buying our used rv and the repairs were never made.

[@lyfandeth]

Just give them a creative phone number. The Beijing Hilton. Or a pay by the minute one in Africa or the Caribbean. Or the number of a local roadhouse.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂