New RV Legislation? • Used RVs Down Again • New Up? • RV Industry Update March 2024

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01:48 New Market
03:54 Canadian Stats
04:41 Used Market
08:00 Who is Buying?
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14:23 New Direction?
16:34 Interest Rates
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[@solvend]

100% need a nationwide RV lemon law. Manufacturers have gotten away with murder for far to freaking long

[@HappyQuailsLC]

And that has tanked the repair business,too

[@donalexander4083]

best way for rv manufacturers to help rv repair problems improve is to drastically improve the build quality its just that simple

[@user-qm8nj1ou4y]

No, not really that simple. If they want to make rv’s that can be towed by the types of vehicles most people drive, they have to use light weight components, if they want only people with f550’s/semi’s to be to be able to tow them, quality would improve but then most people wouldn’t be able to tow it

[@donalexander4083]

@@user-qm8nj1ou4y it is entirely possible to build quality into light weight

[@joegreen636]

Generally I agree with you Don, it’s build quality. But the builders can’t build a good product if the design incorrect for the application. In my Jayco, the builders built what was designed (generally) but the design is really weak

[@StartVisit]

Also QA process is just pathetic 😮

[@overlandbyday1130]

@@user-qm8nj1ou4y weight doesn’t equal quality. It would be easy for manufacturers to build quality product all, however, that would cut into profits and they won’t let that happen.

[@martaleary5598]

Love the idea of high schools getting involved teaching a skill to fix rv’s . We need to bring back the trade school idea to all high schools in this country.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I can see the benefits

[@acdii]

They are. My kids HS has brought Summer shops with credits. My son is looking at either welding or A&P.

[@oimfc37]

How will they learn crt if they wrenching?

[@ChrisBairKeto]

we really like the "road mode" where you show what the RV look like with the slides IN

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty! I’ll keep it coming

[@lordeloalvaro]

Tô me the best part is when you do the bathroom test, flofly friendly session.. Your face expression is awesome.. Hahaha

[@loganl7547]

Avid Canadian RVer here. The Canadian market suffered had one major impacting factor after another. To start with, Canada is a country where RVing is a 2 to 6 month of the year past time, depending on who it is, where it is, etc. So Canadians who are looking for something they can do any time of the year are generally not looking at RV's, many are more inclined to look at vacation rentals in the Southern US or Mexico, or Hawaii, or whatever, some place where -50 isn't an annual event, celsius or farenheight doesn't matter, at -50 you can't tell anymore, everythings numb. COVID was a major disruption in that, we had travel bans that lasted almost a year, travelling outside of Canada was such a tricky prospect that a lot of people decided "well, if I'm stuck in Canada I might as well enjoy it", so RV sales went WAY up, this caused a massive shortage in sellable RV's, a lot of people who had serious cabin fever went and bought RV's that weren't even necessarily good for them, simply because thats all that was left. Then the factory shut downs hit us as well, we feel stuff several months to a year after you do because of the time it takes to import things, but also our dealers have slightly lower priority vs the larger US dealers. Then we had about a year and a half of buyers remorse, the used market was FLOODED with low cost, near new RV's, which caused a massive drop in new unit sales, we're still coming off the back of this and we're starting to see some stability return to the market. As someone who camps 8 months of the year in the Canadian prairies (the second coldest region next to the high arctic regions) I can safely say "4 season campers" don't actually exist, why? Because propane remains a liquid and doesn't pressurize propane lines below -44f (-42c). Making a 4 season camper a 3 season camper (if you're lucky) and a 1 season ice palace.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty. Love the intel. Thank you for sharing

[@mariodostie5218]

I agree 100% !

[@Sky-Guy]

Would love to know why Canadian dealers are SOOOOO much more expensive than the US dealers for exact same item. e.g. I'm looking at a 2024 Heartland Corterra; they are all over RV Trader for $60k in the US. Using a reasonable exchange rate of 1.35, that equates to about $82k CAD, but the best price I can find in Canada is $109k CAD. That's $27k more than buying from a US dealer AND the extra GST actually makes it a $31k extra hit. I really would like to support a Canadian dealer, but that's too much of a difference. Anyone know why such a huge delta in pricing between CAD and US dealers for exact same RV?

[@scorpy2643]

Motorhomes are down because the pricing on motorized units is completely insane.

[@nomadmac2001]

As a camp host on a military installation, Cherry Point MCAS, I truly appreciate the info you put out. It helps me stay informed so I can keep my guests updated on RV news. Good job, keep it up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@deuceswilde22]

The wife and I are looking to buy a Bish's Go Play 26BHS in the next 6 months or so. We have been religiously watching your monthly updates to stay up to date. Sincerely, thanks nerd! We appreciate everything you do for us consumers!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We are ready when you are!

[@mariannerhodes4720]

we just bought our go play 26bh a week ago ,and so far we love it ,it’s small and light enough to go a lot of places ,but big enough to fit our grandkids (and dogs lol) now we are just waiting for mother nature to be a little bit kinder 😊

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

You might be a nerd if you are (Like ME) watching RV industry updates on a Friday night! Thanks NERRRRD!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sounds like a wild night lol

[@sitchad]

Great video and when it comes to your service here is my recent, this week experience with Bish's here in Meridian. I called Bish Fix and went through the issues with your tech, the parts needed were ordered and I was called to schedule a date to bring it in. I dropped our Newmar Ventana off this past Monday Feb 26th. Well, on Thursday the 29th I was called and told my coach was ready, so I went and picked it up with all three items corrected, replaced the wiper motor, replaced the water AutoFill solenoid and valve and replaced the countertop of the TV on the televator. Now that is 5-star service.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man.. thank you for sharing this!!

[@larkendelvie]

Thanks Josh - happy sunny day!

[@paulkovacs2875]

Thanks nerd for the up date I have been trying to learn as much as possible so I can start a new career in the RV industry . I have been interested in RVs since I was a kid and I enjoyed working on them and watching these videos it is more of a hobby right now but if I get hired by one of the RV dealers than I will be able to turn this hobby into a career which is my altumit goal

[@JG-ti7id]

24:05 your pace was perfect! Keep up the good work please sir. Glhf and as always thank you for your hard work and dedication!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks, will do!

[@steveoh9838]

Thanks for keeping the info highway flowing!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I try to do my part!

[@marcydobbs1653]

Thank you again for being honest and up front. I wouldn't miss an update from you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Marcy! I appreciate that

[@James_C817]

Thanks for the videos. Drove by the Bozeman location today on my way to Big Sky to go skiing. Like a nerd, I waved!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👋🏻

[@dennisMontanaRV2018]

Another good industry update Josh, thank you. I always appreciate the various topics and information you provide during these updates!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@loneapple440]

Thank you for the update! Awesome video as usual.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@charlestaylor8832]

Another great monthly. I look forward to more of your deep dive videos. Frame Flex was excellent and I love the new service concept.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you very much, Charles. I wish I had more time/bandwidth to take on projects like that as I have learned a lot doing it I was actually speaking with our company president today about the whole flex thing and he actually said "We've learned we aren't necessarily doing right by customers just like you described. Out west here people ask us to swap to a gooseneck pinbox all the time but I don't think we ever considered how it could negatively affect them or shared that information with them." We're working internally to ensure we are doing better for our customers moving forward

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Thank you for your continued insight, information and updates🙋🏼

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You are so welcome

[@rexoranchuk]

Canadian market is priced insanely 139,000 for a Grand Design front living room fifth wheel ‘23 model ON Sale! I paid 79,900 for my 2020 Cardinal Luxury in 2021 The RV show in Calgary is supposed to be a new model showcase, but this year it was a 22 model clearance center. Loaded with overpriced bumper pulls

[@jerrip7115]

Thanks nerd herder. You’re the best with information on the rv industry. I love your videos

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I appreciate that! Ty

[@sandraneary8414]

2 things: 1st is that gas prices do not affect us BUT we are retired, have some money saved, can afford to go where we want to go. Younger people may not feel the same way. 2nd is Forest River looking at owner input, specialty shops for repair and upgrade of FR products. We own a Leisure Travel Van. LTV (Triple EEE) is incredibly responsive to owners. We can call LTV (in Canada) and get all sorts of information plus the online support. Almost all of the manufacturers of products used by Triple EEE are equally responsive. This is a plus for everyone. I won't go to my local RV repair place and ask for something that won't work well in my rig because I can check it out first (and so can my favorite RV service place).

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you, Sandra

[@kathymcconnell6852]

Thank you, Josh for another knowledgeable, unbiased update!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@mikewadams1]

Thanks for the information. Good stuff!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DevineDestinations-6673]

Enjoy your perspective and appreciate the information. A couple of things I'd like to mention. 1. Engineer and build quality into the RV from the beginning to cut down on warranty work after the sale. 2. Design so that the residential market can compete such as appliances, bedding, solar and so on. 3. Demand better quality from the suppliers especially the big one Lippert. 4. Educate the prospective buyer so they know what to demand. Stop telling them this is your only choice and you just have to live with it. If the money stops changes will be made. 5. Build for the price. Why pay 200k for an RV that won't last any longer than a 60k RV? The price to build can't justify that difference in price. It's not like it cost them 140k more to build it than it did the 60k one.

[@janicethoni8421]

Josh, thanks for you updates. Very helpful

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@robertroth287]

Informative and entertaining. I appreciate how much time and effort you have to put in each month to do these monthly updates.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Much appreciated!

[@cindatygart3253]

Thanks for all the information this time. I watched it all. Thumbs up. Josh the Mr. NERD!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@herbertoakleyjr7176]

Thanks for the update rv nerd please keep the information coming

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Will do!

[@GaryBrownrigg]

Another great report! Thanks!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Gary

[@Nobody_important_at_all]

My favorite part about these update vids is seeing other channels have their 'update' vids come out a day or two later in my feeds, often with the exact same information. You're a great resource, wish they'd cite you more often.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that's noticed the trend lol But I didn't want to be "that guy" and say something about it

[@SlooDon]

Thanks for the March news Josh.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You’re welcome!

[@williammiller442]

Once again another great video!! Thanks for sharing all the information you obtain

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@erikfrazier7322]

Great update. As for gas prices, we are still traveling lots (trips to Northern Michigan and UP) where we are cutting budgets is once we get to our destination, less going out and visiting local establishments (shops, breweries etc) which is a shame. We are focusing on more of the free activities, beaches hikes etc. thanks again for all you do !

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you Erik

[@kristib9134]

Same here.

[@KaelynDreyer]

Thanks nERD! You do an excellent job!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Why thank you!

[@martaleary5598]

Thank you Josh for your insights and info! Always appreciated 🙏👍 My husband and I are stuck with a trailer we don’t love and a a new truck leased that can barely pull it thanks to the dealership misinformation. Our bad for not checking on specks more thoroughly… but here we are wanting a better trailer and afraid of the interest. Hoping to find something at the last show we are going mid March but not having a lot confidence on it. I may have to sell the trailer and wait 😞

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ugh sorry to hear that

[@jonisrael1348]

Great update, Thanks Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet!

[@jkyle01]

Fuel cost factor: I bought a new travel trailer with the express intention of using it LOCALLY, only 30 miles from home. I was able to secure 4 separate camping trips inside of summer, at our State Beach Campground in CT. I can't wait!! The Forest River ideas sound interesting and potentially positive. I hope they have great success with other makers to follow.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chasl3443]

Regarding fuel prices: We're making plans to make shorter trips, closer to home this year. To us it seems fuel price increases are direcly connected to the dates we plan to hook up our gas guzzler for a trip, so we'll be seeing more of the southwest, which not a bad thing. Tip of our hat to New Mexico's excellent state park RV system, where almost every park has at least some full hook spots. Many thanks for yout RV updates, our best source for what's going on in your world.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@jennifer1996xxxx]

Once again your industry updates are fire 🔥 we appreciate you so much Uncle Josh 😊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!!

[@romaldemgle5867]

Thank you for what you tell us. Please keep it up Nerd

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Will do!!

[@lauragough1174]

Something I haven't seen anyone really talk about is security. What's out there to protect RVers and their rigs? Security systems like Ring or something similar? Is there an option other than Air Tags to track it if it gets stolen, is there something for RVs similar to OnStar? These key-alike systems give me the heebie-jeebies because it's pretty well known manufacturers only use so many key 'codes' and criminals seem to have them all. THere's the electronic locks for the entry doors, but what about the baggage doors? A hitch lock is one suggestion, but a member in a group I'm in had their rig stolen the first night it was in a 'secure' storage facility. Thieves used a stolen truck to ram the gate, hooked up their rig with just the chains (they had a hitch lock in place) and drug it away. It was all caught on camera. I've seen so many stories of rigs being looted on dealership lots waiting for service, at storage facilities, even in their own driveway. Any insights, or links to sources, would be appreciated.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hard fact is these things are not extremely secure and if someone wants to get in, then they're going to get in

[@kenpolzel412]

Thank Josh! Good info

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet!

[@tonyg.3900]

Thanks nEEERRd! Lol. Man, I wish there was a Bish’s in Connecticut. Specifically Fairfield County. If not from a sales standpoint, definitely from a service one. *sigh*

[@gregvwvanwinkle3863]

Awesome update as usual, Nerd... Would love to have some of your merch, but I work for a HUGE dealership and that would be rough to wear... 😂 Keep up the great work!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol no worries. Thx for watching. Do business the right way buddy

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Awesome video. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for watching!

[@ellycrouch8010]

I don't mind the breakfast bar except when we are camping we like to play cards and games.

[@mooseman3136]

Canadian here. Just around the Ottawa area, I've seen at least three dealers close and one of them turned into an RV clearance center, probably to liquidate the RVs from those closed dealers. And just about every month there is an RV liquidation sale at our NHL team's arena parking lot. And the dealers that are still in business, their stock is just not moving. Only time it does move is to the liquidation sale and it then comes back. One near me doesn't have much stock but hasn't since the pandemic and I think he was smart enough to not buy a lot. I think the market just dried up after the pandemic fire sale, the high interest rates and the morbidly high fuel costs and getting higher with increasing carbon taxes 😕. Still hanging on to our 2016 Coachmen couple's trailer. It suits us just fine and it owes us nothing.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow.. ty for this

[@orcus79orca5]

Saskatoon area is going through the same situation. The dealers tried to cash in on the pandemic rush and got stuck with aged inventory in the high end rv market. The average price I can best figure is/was over 45K for a modestly sized, 20ft travel trailer with the larger end approaching the 70k plus price range. One of the largest dealer chains is closing a store that has only been open a couple of years in a brand new building. Saskatoon is also saturated with RV dealer, with I think 6 dealers in the area all selling pretty much the same lines.

[@michaellloyd4978]

THANKS!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You're welcome!

[@user-kr9fq2rf5d]

Great job as aways.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I try! TY

[@user-ll9yx8hb2x]

Thanks Nerd!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet

[@yitryu]

Locally here(cambridge, Ontario, Canada) the one dealership still only has a few rvs in the lot, not sure about the other one as I don't really go past that one as much. The one dealership with a few rvs has a bigger location in kitchener so it carries more rvs. We have our big rv show this weekend so we'll see how that goes.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I hope they’re doing ok..

[@yitryu]

@@JoshtheRVNerd they also have a used car lot as part of them, so I would imagine they're doing ok. I've gone past the dealership a couple times over the last two months and their inventory doesn't seem to grow much.

[@all4us84]

thanks Josh

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet

[@EvrydyJay]

We are certainly staying closer to home with most trips this year with potential costs and budget constraints for this summer.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty

[@kylepifer9509]

Thank you Sir!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure! :)

[@mikebrant192]

Just a note to ask yo to thank Idaho Falls Bish's for fixing Wolfie and Brook's 2022 Jayco 27RB. The Idaho Falls Bish's dealer had to replace the front cap and roof and extensive water damage from faulty manufacture. Well done! (Seen on Liz Amazing KZbin).

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad they got it done!

[@ctsnider88]

Love how this community is the best informed. Thank you Nerd #nerdherd

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty so much. I do my best!

[@marylong4651]

Thanks so much for all of your videos and updates. We are currently in the process of purchasing an amazing trailer at an amazing price in Meridian, Idaho. Let me say that we went to competition and we were treated awful. Went to your store (I know we should have went there first). But due to other dealership our perfectly matched trailer came in & now we are purchasing it. With 0 hassles. Thank you so much for working for the most amazing business to purchase an RV from.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Listen I don’t care where you go your appetite. I’m just glad you came home for dinner 😉

[@marylong4651]

We will always return :-)

[@dalemciver7118]

Josh Thank You For The Update 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet!

[@user-ln1uy2ti2v]

One major area that Forest River needs to improve their parts supply. A roof ladder was ordered in October for my Surveyor and it just arrived two days ago! (This after losing the order and then sending the wrong ladder)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s what they’re hopeful by to improve

[@diannepiggott5550]

I vote for manufacturers consolidating brands and having plants for service and fulfillment IN THE WEST! There are a few out here based on plywood prices and shipping but it would be amazing to be able to get after purchase support.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Definitely less infrastructure there. I can imagine that’s annoying

[@jamesbutler8880]

Canadian here! Our dollar is also down vs USD, which really makes a difference on pricing for any “domestic” vehicle.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Just looked up the current conversion. Makes sense. That seems to ebb and tide certainly

[@randomspirit]

Was that white truck hooked to the Winnebago Minnie a Nissan Frontier PRO4X? It looked like it, but was hard to see/be sure. If so...nice to see the size comparison of the truck to the RV. It's always hard to visualize, LOL! (My Frontier SV has a slightly higher tow and payload capacity because it doesn't have some of the features the 2021 PRO4X has: like the skid plate, sunroof and extra speakers in the sound system.)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Unsure. Not one of ours

[@davidhuckvale]

Seems to me that used RV market is stronger with more trailer around than ever before, be patient and used is the best option. I bought new and regretted not looking around more for used. Being a sales guy I would expect you to push the new trailers, smart move.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I have videos giving tips to first timers. One of them is buy used first

[@poeluvselenor]

Thanks, Nerd!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@linkfloyd4908]

If you were shopping for an RV be VERY careful with General RV. They will tack on thousands of dollars in baseless fees. It's up to you to not let that happen. Recently got numbers on a grand design Imagine travel trailer and they added on 4,500 of fees but couldn't explain or itemize.

[@michelegodino3601]

The one in FL wanted to tack on 10k in fees 😮 we ran!!!

[@lauragough1174]

They are quickly getting a Camping World reputation.

[@acdii]

Sounds just like Huntley Ford, who just happens to be on the same road as General RV. They advertised an F450 for $109K, and the actual SALE price was $125,000!

[@kevinblatter2369]

Living in California, fuel has hovered around $5/gallon for some time, so most people just make that a line item in their travel budget and go do the things they want to do.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for the insights!

[@yankeesusa1]

We have definitely camped closer to home but not necessarily because of fuel. It's because we have a lot of full hookup state parks and fort wilderness which we love.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man that’s great you have that so close!

[@henryford2736]

10:30 I think most tow with diesels. Diesel prices are more "important" than gas ⛽

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@TanyaRando]

I think it's brilliant that you give information on the good, the bad and indifferent, and how it's so important to you that you give as accurate information as you can. #nerdherd #RVnerdherd

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Tanya

[@kristengorman6338]

Josh, I’d love to see a comparison video of the Arctic Wolf 287 vs the Alpha Wolf 30RDB. We love watching your videos and with the changes they made to the Alpha and Arctic lines for 2024 we love to hear your pros cons.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you for the request. That’s perhaps a little more specific than I might be able to offer but I definitely want to get back to some comparison videos.

[@lindataylor4122]

Thanks Nuuuuurrrrrd!

[@Jeremy-am]

I love your videos and your honesty. I live in Chicago and want to purchase an RV for full-time living. I would rather drive out and shop with you at Bish's RV. I feel I would probably give off "noob" vibes that wouldn't go well for me at another dealership lol

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We would love to work with you but I would suggest watching this first m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHTamGmHm7msY6c

[@Jeremy-am]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Excellent video, thank you! I'm going to keep learning as much as I can about everything RV so I'm as knowledgeable as possible and I will come out next week. Any chance I could have you as my salesperson 🙏🏼 lol -

[@josephpichirallo]

Thank you nERD

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@michelleusher7517]

Thanks nerrrrd

[@JohnWilson-sf7nk]

Josh my wife and I are planning on buying an Intech willow or magnolia. Sure would love to see your review of these RVs. Thanks.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We do carry them at a few of our stores but nothing local to me. I really am massively overdue on getting my hands upon them

[@MikeyMK-ct7jr]

Gas prices will affect travel distance but will not affect whether we go camping or not. We will go, just not sure about the destination distance we will go.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you

[@jessemoreau6862]

Josh, Something else that has a very big impact on the RV market is the cost to rent RV sites. I currently live in Louisiana, but frequently visited parks in Mississippi and surrounding states. We sold our 2021 camper to upgrade, but just before we pulled the trigger, RV parks doubled their rates. Unfortunately this was a deciding factor for us, we didn't move forward with our purchase. The cost of RV sites greatly impacts the purchase of RV's. What was once an inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors while having the convenience of home, is now too expensive for some to enjoy. Being on a somewhat fixed income, when the cost to rent an RV site rose from $32 per night to almost $65 per night, our decision to purchase faded. We love camping and hoped to do more of it when retired, but this is no longer an option for us. Just wanted to share my thoughts. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah cost of facility operations have gone up a lot for many places which has directly impacted site costs. It's definitely shot up a lot

[@ReadWriteRoam]

Your fix it program should be call "Fix that Bish!" lol. I enjoy your videos. Been watching for over a year. Wondering. Are you an SM? You'd be a good SM. Good vibe for it. But you probably make better income staying a sales rep if not though. Fellow sales pro here. Keep up the good feels.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sorry.. SM? Oh.. sales manager? No. I have operated in various capacities over the years but never as a sales manager For a lot. While now I’ve just been a camera jockey. Not in sales either. Though you don’t have to squint very hard to see I am very sales adjacent

[@JG-ti7id]

Already subscribed and just liked nerd! :)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Welcome aboard!

[@frankbelaska7271]

thanks for the update Josh. Fyi, signed up for BISH service support, not heard back.. Do you know how long it takes to see if they accept the request? Also see more smaller TT on sites we go too (note: we do state parks, not RV sites). So looks like people want smaller to make it easier to find sites and lower cost of ownership. Just an observation. Stay safe.. thanks again

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I am unsure. I will screenshot and pass along. Is your real name the same as your handle?

[@frankbelaska7271]

@@JoshtheRVNerd yes, thanks got confirmation today from BISH! I'm covered for a year.. thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@frankbelaska7271 guessing they got a big wave of applications to process initially

[@marychristie6194]

We waited till we were retired to buy an RV -We traveled in a car with the kids or fly -but that was a different time -I am glad we didn’t do it when kids were young because an RV can be fun or completely hell when it is broken-Easier to worry about it now -we can handle our trip being sidetracked-I wouldn’t have wanted that to happen with the young kids looking forward to the trip 🤷‍♀️⭐️🚌🇺🇸

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s definitely jarring when your plans get hijacked

[@oldengineer1519]

Good talk as usual. I think interest rates will drop later this year but it won't be back to the super low rates we had a few years ago. Assuming we don't drop into a recession, and I don't see one coming, I suspect the Fed Funds rate will settle somewhere around 3% - 4%. The Wisconsin law sounds good if it helps drive quality improvements. If the RV industry would truly self regulate this wouldn't be needed but IMO they have shown they can't regulate themselves. Personally I think RVs need to be brought under state lemon laws. Making RV manufacturers responsible for buying back some of the stuff they build would definitely drive quality improvements. It should also help improve customer perception of dealers by not having RVs sit for months awaiting warranty work.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I suspect it's really just a matter of time before we see more and more legislation relating to the rv industry. It'll probably start local like this at first but it won't surprise me if we see national policies implemented at some point

[@Cowboy47]

#RVNerdHerd 🎉 😊 🎉

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

Not really changing our plans and we did just buy a new 23lde. Have a few trips close by and a few out of state

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Oooh good choice!

[@jamiediltsatbretzrvmarinen3898]

Grand Design's Customer Service Center is pretty impressive and it seems (like usual) that others are starting to copy them. Still, it's a good move for the industry overall

[@adamharriger5193]

Recently purchased a used 2022 East to West Alta 3150kbh. Paid $26,000, which is approximately 62% off of the current msrp, and nearly 40% off the current best selling price we could find on a new unit. For us it was too good of a deal to pass up, especially considering we needed a larger trailer for our 3 growing kids and refuse to miss any of the limited time we have making memories. Interest rates suck, they will probably suck for at least a few more years. We just were not willing to wait and sacrifice valuable time with our family.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well, I never encourage anyone to just throw caution into the wind. I do respect what you’re saying. I feel like I can always make more money later, but I only have so much time with my kid right now.

[@adamharriger5193]

@@JoshtheRVNerd For sure still need to remain financially sound- definitely not advocating for anyone to jump into something they cannot afford. Also not an advocate for the crazy 15 year plus terms many choose (in my opinion that means you can’t actually afford it). But if you have the means I’d take the extra couple of summers camping with my kids over a few interest points. Thanks as always for all the great and honest content!

[@aricellis]

Hi Josh, I think the writing is on the wall for state and federal regulation. Consumer protection laws at the dealer level and roadworthiness rules at the federal level might be on the horizon. Just my opinion and I've been wrong before. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I don’t think we are done seeing it. The industry as a whole has done it to themselves That includes dealers as well

[@luminousveiws]

Looking forward to some sanity! What do you think owners can do to push this along? Who lobbies for us?

[@ippolitius]

I look at the total cost of trip am I staying in AbnB, hotel, or travel trailer. Am I flying vs driving, due to fuel price.

[@951media]

Hopefully the prices continue to fall. Thanks for the info

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I hope so too

[@John-pr5qb]

We live in Hawaii and are currently paying about $4.90 a gallon for gas. Upside to paying so much is when we travel with our truck and trailer across the continental U.S. we always think we are getting a good deal on gas! lol

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I would imagine with less ground to cover you’re not filling your tank as regularly either. Would that be accurate?

[@Toddstjohn]

I know that General RV has started two new dealerships. In Florida. Not buying out existing dealerships. This has to mean something positive

[@jeffreytull5767]

Gas is always an afterthought. Of course i hate high prices, but its just the cost of going. Really hate my current interest rate but when you factor what your trade is worth today and current prices, sometimes you have to grin and bear it. I plan to refinance (someday)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Jeffrey

[@Arcturius01]

I think Forest River's decision to combine their production of NoBo with their Ibex production and turn the NoBo facility in Goshen into a parts and service center is a smart move. Hopefully will reduce lead times for parts.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That would be awesome

[@Arcturius01]

@JoshtheRVNerd that's the scuttlebutt, would be a nice improvement.

[@christophersage66]

hi Josh. why is it companies like rock wood and others don't put auto leveling jacks on there units typically like the mini lite series? that are so popular... I think I saw cougar putting them on a unit that was simuler to the 2516s. even if its an option, I do think it would be worthy, I believe the signature line has them but I can't find a decent floor plan in that line.....the 2608 would be perfect with auto leveling

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Those are literally too small for auto leveling to work properly RVs have to be around 30ft and up for auto leveling

[@LifeIsAJourney4Us]

Thanks nEEEEEERDDDD!

[@jarredholt5037]

Thanks Nerd…👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sure thing!

[@MultiEricr]

Last year my significant other and I took the same trip twice. Once towing our camper and once without. We wanted to see what the difference actually was. If the cost of gas balanced out the cost of a hotel room. We figured about a hundred dollar difference between the two. Gas is something to always be considered and we try and factor it in when we plan trips

[@f.l.stockman651]

Good idea, but you didn't say which was higher.

[@MultiEricr]

I do believe the camper was cheaper.

[@MultiEricr]

It also depends on what kind of room you get.

[@ChrisBaker-pg3ty]

Did you account for home cookin' rather than restaurant?

[@MultiEricr]

Yes, even included extras like keepsakes.

[@craigquann]

Our market in Canada is saturated. Plus fuel is expensive, and campsites are limited and our economy kinda sucks at the moment. It's probably a good thing for those looking for a great deal.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for the insights