RV Junk Fees BUSTED, Top MFGs Revealed, RV Ban Update • RV Industry Update January 2025

[@scottrobbins1260]

Camping World is the dealership responsible for most of the 3.5 million payout... Good for the Oregon DOJ!

[@tonyl1483]

Camping world are one of the biggest crooks out there! 15:00

[@Barret-paddles]

Unbelievable...

[@gcslade]

I'm so glad the RV Junk fee issue is finally being addressed and made more transparent. Some of the larger national dealerships are the worst at adding last minute junk fees and putting customers through the "business / finance manager" scam. I only deal with RV dealers that offer an "out the door" price, which unfortunately, are only a few.

[@jesse_cheese]

One thing Biden admin did right

[@robertarnold9746]

Not positive, but I didn't notice you looking down at a cheat sheet in your camera hand. I'm amazed at the amount of knowledge you carry around in that nugget of yours! Kudos!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I only tend to bring those cheater notes if I have a LOT of stats I want to spout out. For the most part I have a rough idea of what I want to say or I just figure it out as I go (as is likely evident with the number of UHHHs in there"

[@LordCarpenter]

Junk fees are all over the place. I even had a dealer try to charge a documentation fee when I was buying a utility trailer... like it was an automobile! The total extras added 30% to the price of the trailer. I politely declined and went to a dealer that didn't charge the extras.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

wow.. that's so much!

[@rickdubbs2774]

Hi Josh - I appreciate your always great videos, and your dedication to same by enduring freezing temps & rain to provide this one. I also appreciate Bish's dedication to keeping prices down by not giving into the temptation to provide you with a more luxurious umbrella. Happy New Year!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol bigger umbrellas are just harder to lug around

[@jerrytalley802]

Josh, you are like Superman. Rain, wind, hail, snow, nothing stops you. We really appreciate all you do. Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Appreciate the support!

[@joelfarris]

Rain, wind, hail, snow, SQUIRREL!​@@JoshtheRVNerd

[@didibolter9362]

YES WE DO Uncle Josh!! 😂 👍 👍 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@gerrymatheson4020]

Or a mailman... lol

[@kippykate9905]

Cabin experience: worn out mattresses, look nice but are not clean, kitchen items not usable. We have tried over 7. We bought an RV. The big unpleasant issue - no instruction or place to learn best practices towing, parking etc. I love having my own space that goes with us. Hubby hates towing.

[@JessicaEngle-l1o]

Thanks Nerd! Always helpful and love your stance to not throw anyone or any other company under the bus while keeping consumers up to date. Stay warm!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

The thing is there's more than one company guilty of similar practices. So I try to focus on the message rather than the banner if that makes sense

[@TheRVHunter]

Hidden or junk fees are so insane to me. If a dealership is willing to try and screw you while you purchase, just imagine what they are willing to do after you purchase….

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Agreed. I just don't condone the practice

[@bparker8195]

Well, I made it through the whole video. I must say, Josh, your honesty and sincerity on all things related to and within the camping sphere is admirable and much appreciated. Great job and thanks for all the info.

[@didibolter9362]

I second that comment Uncle Josh!! ❤😂😅

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well TY for staying the entire time! Appreciate the kind words and hope you have a great new year

[@HelloWorldRobnLisa]

U'DA MAN Josh!! Always enjoy how you present the "hot topics" in a straightforward, factual and non-drama format. Well done sir. And hey, they make bigger umbrella's if no one has mentioned that to you before.... ;-)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol yeah a few folks have mentioned :)

[@thatguy-qg2qr]

Been following and learning from you for years and bought my first travel trailer through Bish's and it was the best buying experience iv ever had. Thank you so much for all the education and fun learning about my new home and thanks to the Omaha team for the great experience. Happy camping everyone.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man.. thank you so much for sharing this. I won't claim we're perfect but we do try to be better. Nice to see the plan come together sometimes. Would it be out of line to ask you to drop us a note at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review sharing your experience?

[@seanleaverton8125]

We are still about 2 years out from buying our first travel trailer, looking forward to the new adventures and experience. Your content is outstandingly helpful and insightful Josh, we will definitely be going to Bishs in our state. Much love and respect from Northern Utah USA.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s awesome! Keep watching and come back for questions, I’ll be here. Don't ever feel like "maybe this is a stupid question..." Just ask. I'm here to assist!

[@thomasheath6029]

Don't buy it from Bish's... just saying

[@GaryBrownrigg]

Another great video, Josh! Kudos to Alliance, for recognizing that their greatest asset is their employees. The math problem thing for the contest, is a loophole, because it's not allowed to be strictly a game of chance. Lol. I'll bet Quebec residents aren't included in the contest. It's a case of the silver lining having a cloud. We have some of the best consumer protection laws around. Unfortunately, because of that, many companies running contests don't want to jump through the extra hoops, so it's usually "Contest is open to all residents of Canada, except Quebec".

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well even cooler Matt recognized that and worked to include everyone!

[@triciahowie3653]

My favorite, beautiful KOA in Swannanoa NC was on the Swannanoa river. It was about as wide as a 4 lane road and a foot deep when I was there before this summer before Helene. Tranquil. That little river became 29 feet deep and about a 1/2 mile or so wide. Thank you. You a good fella.

[@didibolter9362]

That is INCREDIBLE Tricia!

[@Jesuslovesyou709]

Thankfully this whole junk fees thing has been addressed and warned about. Honestly these junk fees can cause a $10,000 camper to be a $15,000 camper.🤦🏼‍♂️ As for the whole diesel ban... well honestly I understand why people think it's un constitutional but it is a law and we can't change it like you said. With that being said, happy new year nerd!! Thanks for fighting the cold rain to video for us lol 😂

[@gerrymatheson4020]

Unconstitutional (and ridiculous) laws can (and should be) challenged and changed. Don't be passively accepting of stupidity. Be part of a movement to question, raise awareness and change dumb laws...

[@kennethpethan8090]

Thanks Josh for another great update, always appreciate what you have to bring to the RV table. Stay warm up north there in the UP!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm actually in the bottom of the lower peninsula - we call it "Michiana" around here it's so close lol

[@timvines7944]

Hey Josh! I love, love, love your videos!! Keep up the good, honest work! Anywho, I would assume the “baby boomers” are the largest group or generation. My wife and I are in that group and like most baby boomers, we have retired. In our case, sooner than we had expected to. As with most retirees we don’t have as much income as we did when we were working. This is combined with the crazy price increases of not only life’s necessities but also the higher prices of campers. We have been full-timers for over seven years. We originally bought a brand new 5th wheel which has served us well. We would like to upgrade to a newer or “new to us” unit but the much higher prices coupled with the perceived lower quality has made trading RVs concerning. Not sure what we’re going to do yet. We want to trade up but may be forced to just be satisfied with what we have. 😁 Thanks again Josh! I just wanted to give you my perspective on the RV industry as it affects me. 🙂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing, Tim!~

[@OnlyWeekendsRV]

Always glad to hear your reports on coming and going’s of RV life ! 😊 keep us updated and enjoy your videos

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@rv_at_the_beach2603]

Informative as always. You cracking yourself up cracks me up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's good because I make myself laugh a lot :)

[@Jpeterson7]

I really like what Alliance is offering lately. They seem solid yet the pricing is reasonable.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah, I think they’re kind of redefining a lot of the new upper class of products

[@DrRodder_Jim]

I agree

[@marcm8209]

CW istill doing the same things. In Tennessee we were just looking and there were $1000's of extra fees added. We are new to RV world. and almost ready to make a purchase. Love your reviews and vids, reached out to Pat ( HAHA ) he sent me a clip of you when you were at his corporates. We are finally about ready and without your videos my wife and I would be completely lost.

[@charliebrushwood9019]

Josh thank you so much for the update and about how hard Carolina was hit. we donated our older travel trailer to them up there, so we are looking at 5th wheels . hope you have a great new year! Charlie and Darlene from NC

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow.. amazingly kind of you

[@michaelmorrissey765]

Always enjoy your videos. Love to buy you a real umbrella😁, and your viewers would not be upset if you took these info videos indoors when weather is lousy.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I appreciate it. Mostly I wander when I talk (like if I'm on the phone) so my legs just move me around as I'm speaking

[@tom7073]

Great video Josh.. thanks for the update! I’m curious as to why Sunset Park RV isn’t talked about much, they build some really nice campers. Anyway, thanks!

[@Camping814]

Happy New Year!

[@azlady8102]

Commend you for taping this in the cold rain. I’d be insides LOL! I have rented cabins before. AZ State Parks have some nice clean cabins some right on a lake. Rustic though only furniture and electricity but all have cooking areas right in front with grill and water. Bathrooms & showers are a short walk away. Affordable way to camp if you don’t have an RV. I have a tent but I don’t want to deal with it.😂

[@elftreehug]

Phew, right when I thought we were down, we get a much needed update video!!!! Thank you!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well TY for tuning in! :)

[@sunnyd3368]

Hi Josh and thanks for all you do for your viewership. At some point could you talk about repair turnaround time? At one point it was horrible.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I could do a little updating on that at some point. That’s why we have our own service platform to help reduce those repair times called RV fix. Previously called bishfix

[@allenthompson3605]

Thank you for the shoutout to Camper’s Inn! We do what we can to help out! Keep up the good work Josh!! Enjoying the video’s!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I always try to be fair. TY for your humanitarian efforts

[@twistcollins8554]

Camping World in Massachusetts was adding on freight and preparation fees to the tune of two thousand dollars on a 30K,.I walked out to another place, not getting my hard earned money!!!😅

[@rob3812]

That’s why you shop the otd price. Some dealerships say no fees but their prices are 3k higher than the dealer with fees. Shop the otd price and buy the lowest otd. Problem solved. For instance Bishs will have the same coach listed for 2k higher with no fees and camping world will have it listed for 2k lower but at the end of the purchase they will end up at the same price. Do your homework

[@tylertalkstraveltrailers]

@@rob3812 someone understands!!!👆🏻… you are getting charged the fees no matter what! Some dealerships itemize it and some just raise the price. I personally would rather it be itemized so I can see how much I’m actually paying for prep and freight. Because no matter what you are paying for them.

[@Barret-paddles]

I own a Class C but privately covet the nucamp T@b 360, what an amazing camper. Someday for sure but with 4 dogs a teardrop is a challenge 🙃 Thanks for all your insights/info Josh!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jenmurr]

Thank you for this great update. I always look forward to seeing your videos.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I try to keep them informative. Glad you enjoy them!

[@athomewithjenny]

29 and not snow?? Wow!! 🤯 Thanks for all the updates!!

[@robinwillson7838]

Another good set of information Josh! Thanks. Too bad they won't let you inside . . . Happy and Healthy New Year to you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

hahaha

[@jonisrael1348]

Hey Josh, great update, thanks for the info as always. Hope you had a great holiday season and a happy new year. Looking forward to our camping season starting in just a few more months

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Family time this past year was great. Hope you're staying safe!

[@mc1775]

Would love to see a video on the manufacture cost and dealer invoice numbers. So many RV’s and let’s get them priced to sell.

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Thanks Josh. I really like the Alliance small ML206 floorplan. Very nice..

[@randomspirit]

Yep, that Go-Lite caught my eye even before you mentioned it. LOL! Hope you'll share the details soon!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol whoops 😅 We'll have info on them coming soon!

[@mariondiemert430]

Happy New Year to you and yours! The best of the best for 2025 for you!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

And the very same to you!

[@scottrymer7515]

Happy New Year Josh! Thanks for the update Date!

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

Hey Josh, Happy New Year to you, yours and everyone at Bish's RV!

[@michellelowther5985]

As a Canadian used to answering these "skill-testing questions" when entering or winning a prize, it comes down to our quirky laws under the Competition Act and our Criminal Code - basically, games of pure chance (aka lotteries, promotional give-a-ways) are illegal and adding a skill-testing question makes it a "mixed chance and skill" - which avoids being off-side of our laws. Guess that's our trade-off for not having to pay taxes on anything we win :-)

[@johnnydangerously9426]

I enjoy your videos. Really helped us get a great R.V. Our experiences have been great , with nothing unexpected thanks in part to your advice, Thanks 😎👍🇺🇸

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's awesome to hear! Glad you found it helpful 😎 Mind dropping me a quick google review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review??

[@carlroth2405]

Thanks Josh. Always appreciate your efforts. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You're welcome! Happy New Year to you too!

[@didibolter9362]

ABSOLUTELY Uncle Josh!! ❤ 🎉

[@patricialstamp3774]

If they don't lower the interest rate, who can afford the high rates!!! Not many people have the cash to buy even a used travel trailer.!!😮 Thank you so much for all of your videos, Josh, I always learn sooo much❤

[@matthewm3912]

Josh...interest rates are not going down...they are steadily climbing. The Fed rate is not directly tied with consumer interest rates.

[@crickettrubey]

Thank you for this. I'm relatively new to RV's and in the market for a new one. I find your videos very educational.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad to hear it! Keep watching and I’ll keep yacking 😆

[@crickettrubey]

@JoshtheRVNerd other than the View and Vibe HB models, are you aware of any other hidden bunk room models? The 31HB is about perfect for my needs except I need a bigger oven. Not sure how easy it is to upgrade.

[@magenta6512]

​@@crickettrubey I am also in the market to buy an rv trailer. Another one that has a hidden bunk is the 2025 EVO T2510HBL.

[@crickettrubey]

@magenta6512 thanks, I'll check that out.

[@kmbbmj5857]

Growing up we did a lot of tent camping then switched to cabins. Cabins were adequate, but not luxury. With our kids we tended to stay in a park lodge or went backpacking. Never had enough long trips to make an RV an economical choice, even given the cost of a lodge or hotel. When I retired, we thought about getting an RV, but the quality to price ratio is just too lopsided right now.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I get it. Ty for taking the time

[@markmortier5317]

Thank you for another great update. Save yourself man! Jump in an RV when the weather sucks! Don’t get sick and slow your content production.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Kind of you. Ty

[@didibolter9362]

​@@JoshtheRVNerdWe ❤ LOVE ❤️ OUR Uncle Josh!! We ARERN'T KIND, WE ARE SELFISH, WE DON'T SHARE OUR UNCLE JOSH!! ❤ 😂 😅 ❤Auntie Didi 🚙 🎪 🎢 🎡 🎠

[@TomsTechHouse]

Last year my wife and i toured Australia, mainly Victory and Southern Australia. We took the Great Ocean highway from Melbourne to Adelaide, taking about two weeks to cover the distance. We stayed primarily in cabins at various camping and rv sites, and had a great experience using these cabins. Far less cost than hotel stays, and the cabins having kitchens meant we didn't have to splurge on restaurants unless we felt like it. The cabins we stayed in did not have daily maid service. They were cleaned and stocked when you arrived but not serviced until you let. A pretty good system when you're only staying a couple of nights at each location. Overall I recommend using cabins for a trip where pulling an rv is not practical. By the way, many of the cabins (not all) were Jayco park models.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That sounds like a really awesome trip actually

[@larkendelvie]

Thanks Josh - Happy New Year!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Happy new year!

[@TheDerekjardine]

I dont own a camper, probably won't, yet i still watch your videos. Lots of information!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well Thank you for tuning in!

[@RobertMassey-nq4vl]

Happy New Year Nerd & followers. ❤️ the content & openness & honesty. Looking forward to seeing vids in 2025.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Robert! Stay warm!

[@JackJackSoriano]

You could shoot these videos inside one of the RVs. After sitting on a banquette cushion for the entirety of the video, let us know how comfortable the cushion is. This should be much better than freezing your tukis off outside - or not - I guess it depends on the cushion. 🙂

[@Brigand231]

I suspect most of the cushions would get rated around 37.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I appreciate this actually. Even when I'm on the phone speaking I just tend to wander like that

[@johnnyseely8473]

Camping world socks. When I delivered new campers out of Indiana, they were the worst to deliver to.

[@JamesFFaustner]

Happy New Year Josh, Thanks for the Info, have a GREAT 2025.

[@didibolter9362]

I agree with James, Happy New Year Uncle Josh!! ❤ 🎆🎇🧨✨️🎊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY James :)

[@austindenney1384]

21:30 of your video you showed my new midnight Cougar. Thanks Josh, hope I see you when I pick it up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

oh wow that's awesome!

[@Spooky1949]

Look forward to seeing you again at the Novi show at the end of the month!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’ll be there!

[@ricknolte6846]

Great information as always, but when we can see your breath as you talk, maybe a warmer filming location would be a good idea.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's just part of the life living in the midwest really

[@charger69dodge2]

We have done cabin and our fifthwheel. Sometimes we just don't want to drive. It's awesome not setting up. We love the cabin stays also. We prefer cabin over hotel. You are on first floor at all times 😂 and you can spend time outdoors as you stay. The people are much nicer. We feel more at home in a cabin as you get a kitchen and more homelike feel. Don't have to share walls with a stranger as you do with just a room at a hotel. You will always have a veiw from windows.

[@christophersmock2619]

SO EXCITED TO SEE COMANIES SEE SAVINGS AND CONSUMERS ALSO GET SAVE..

[@marcparkinson4118]

Enjoyed the video (again). I have done cabin, hotel, and RV, and really like the RV. I like the fact, I have my own kitchen, and Beds. I do experiance camping. I use the RV as a base camp. Went to Kings Island (and family) last year, yellowstone, and SW Colorado/SE Utah. Going to 6 Flag over texas, Bryce Canon, and Zion this year. Prices are much better using the RV. You video;s did help me find a good dealer 600 miles from home, also get the full price up front. Keep it up

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet, Marc!

[@Freynightwalker]

Great v8deo Josh, happy new year!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks! You too!

[@jeffwilkins6411]

Interesting to hear you bring up using an RV in place of motels/hotels. My wife is retired, I retire in March and we just bought a new camper. One of the main reasons for the purchase is to avoid motels/hotels while traveling. It’s also a benefit because we will be traveling with 2 dogs. We do also enjoy & want to camp as well. FYI: we purchased a new 2023 model designed for couples and obviously its price was reduced , saving considerable $.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah IF you really use it that way, then it can save a ton vs a lot of hotel/motel stays

[@jermsman18]

The fee thing is definitely annoying. I actually walked on a camper with that dealer due to their over 3k in "fees". They refused to negotiate on them saying they don't control them and the bank requires their inspection and prep. Went with a dealer that did not have the made up fees.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

man.. that's just so much money

[@wellsonwheels457]

I think if we start hearing of turnarounds in the economy . Things will improve. Feeling hopeful

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That would be good news for the everyone. Not just the rv industry really

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Hilton has experimented with resorts/cabins over the years. Mostly international travel destinations and it’s been for experience immersion. They have never advertised it because if it flopped - would you want to be attached to it? They have let franchises take the opportunity. Great information.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

ooh that's interesting.. ty

[@5turners]

We need to get you back to Adventurer Manufacturing/Scout in Yakima!!!

[@richardmeyer7649]

Makes me think of Mary Poppin’s with the umbrella. Always enjoy your videos.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Except she was practically perfect in every way

[@Toddstjohn]

I drive for Indiana Transport. It's been SLOW for about 4 months. We got an email the other day from the company that we need to be prepared to run as much as safely possible from January 6 through at least April. I was at our biggest yard a week ago and it was packed, and nothing on the board. Apparently for tax reasons they are sitting til the new year.

[@Bluffton3]

Happy New Year Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@michaelburt1946]

I use my neighborhood statistic to interpret the health of the RV industry. There’s 14 houses on my street. Two years ago ,2023),nine of them had RVs. Last year, 2024, there were six . I suspect it may go up one or two in 2025, but we’ll just have to wait and see.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

evidence you can see!

[@stevez340]

Josh, I totally agree that solar is becoming cheaper and cheaper👍so if manufacturers aren’t lowering their prices for solar packages, they are obviously just giving their customers the business😮😮😮

[@BassFever4Ever]

Great update video! I do appreciate the content! Hey tent campers, why are you taking all the good 30/50 amp sites at my favorite state parks? 🤣

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We went to a park once that had "first come first serve" system. We had a 35ft montana fifth wheel with dual air. Had no 50amp sites for it because a family with 6 popups ate them all

[@nealshade4443]

You've talked about this before, but what about the reservation no shows. its a big problem. People make reservations at multiple places then dont show up leaving empty spaces that could be used. have state or other campgrounds started no show fees, hopefully in the range of double the rate and no refund?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I do think there need to be penalties for short-notice cancellations and no-shows

[@dsw1079]

Happy new year NERD! 🎉😂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

And a HNY to you too!

[@EricGeason]

Thanks for these reports. You are the best out there keeping everyone informed, so they can make educated decisions.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

well TY! I appreciate the kind words

[@ZackandShannon]

I absolutely love camping. I will do it as much as possible. I have used a cabin before. Basically we had to take a bunch of stuff for beds, food, ect . .. I also have stayed in hotels in the past. But I prefer camping as part of the experience. I don't mind pulling a camper to a destination and take a couple more days vs staying in a cabin or hotel. I have found that for the most part camping is a little bit cheaper in my opinion

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sounds like you're making the most of your time outdoors!

[@HelloWorldRobnLisa]

On the RV vs Hotel vs Cabin question, after 30 plus years of traveling, RV wins out. Mostly for the simple reason that once you "pack in", then your no longer physically lugging all you stuff around in order to have fun. And yes, to your point, each one has an advantage over the other depending on the trip. I will say having our RV at Fort Wilderness was a game changer with the kids verses staying in one of the on property hotels for Disney. The ability to have a quiet breakfast with the family, or pop back to the campground for an afternoon at the pool, walking under the canopy of trees was lovely. If time efficiency is the #1 priority for a trip, then Hotel's IMHO would be the way to go. Cabin's fall in-between trip efficiency and pure trip experience , where RV'ing would be the #1 experience priority for us.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Love this feedback and your experience. TY so much for sharing

[@maxhicksarmor21]

Hey Josh lots of great updates. Definitely for us that are in the market for an RV. I do like the fact that these big manufacturers are finally getting a clue that they need to focus on their own folks as well as customer service. Let’s hope it sticks! As for the solar at this point, I don’t know that it’s going to make a huge difference with the tariffs going on. But somewhere down the line it’ll bite us in someway. And with everything that has happened this year I truly hope that the RV industry will get a clue and start building hopefully better RVs. It seems like no matter where you go. It’s always bad news when it comes to things breaking on the RVs, whether they’re new or used. Lol and I can’t wait to see those new trailers that you gave a sneak peek too 😂. As always Josh Keep Rockin it brother and Happy New Year 🎆

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah hopefully the focus on improving the customer experience continues

[@philmcmurray]

Amazing video - so much info, thanks for the hard work!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow TY Phil!

[@cherylhughes2988]

I won't name names, but it rhymes with Ramping Curled.

[@turnbullstravels735]

About to have my first purchase experience at Bish’s in Junction City, OR. Picking up a lightly used 24 Travato; it still comes with a year of Bish Fix.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Congratulations! May I ask with whom you are working there at the store?

[@turnbullstravels735]

@ We haven’t met in person…did this via phone. His name is Gaston. Inspection is tomorrow (Tuesday), I fly up on Thursday to get it. Bish Fix was a factor in my decision; I am hoping they will let me not activate that until November. The T is basically going straight into indoor storage at NIRVC Phoenix because we are already planned for the year with our Class A. I will pick her up (she’s orange and her name is Clementine!) in November as we come back through Phx.

[@LT1ERICK]

Did the cabin thing. Called getaway cabins here in Michigan. Wasn’t too bad but pretty pricey. Also one of our stays we had a bad smelling bathroom in the cabin. Mold. In 24 we bought a GD xle23 based on the video we watched of you!!! We love it and used it 6 times. Also a deer ran into it on trip 5 lol. At the dealer now getting fixed. I’m would recommend a travel trailer vs a cabin. Love the channel!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

"pricey" is what I hear a lot

[@Kemical_Head]

Thank you for the updates, always interesting and funny.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you like them!

[@timwaddell9450]

Yea when small local rv dealers started being bought up by major corporate dealers, that is when the car sales tactics started getting tacked in. A couple years ago i was sitting in the finance office to buy a class b rv. Soon as they started playing games, i got up and walked out. I specifically warned them ahead of time i was fully aware of the out the door price. The backdoor smarmy scams is what allowed them to sit on that van for almost another year, until they wholesaled the thing off the lot.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's always been out there, but now it's just so much more prevalent. Good for you for sticking to your guns in that finance office

[@mikeglendacomfort4753]

Great video! Helpful information! Love your videos. Perhaps this one could have been done from your warm office? 🤔

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Possibly but I am loud and I wander when I think

[@didibolter9362]

​@@JoshtheRVNerdAnd thats EXACTLY what WE ❤ LOVE ❤ about OUR Uncle Josh!! ❤

[@j.l.thomas3912]

Hey Josh, I am glad you touched on the issue of tarrifs, abeit briefly. Sitting up here in Canada, I think the upcoming tariff wars will stop me from buying a new rv this summer. Things will get stupid expensive up here. We may end up purchas9ng from a local manufacturer, Taylor Coach. They are a great product, but they have a long waiting list.😢 Keep up the good work.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I've seen several canadian-based builders starting to sign up US-based dealer bodies this year which surprises me

[@j.l.thomas3912]

@JoshtheRVNerd it doesn't really surprise me. The US dollar is so strong that it is cheaper to buy some Canadian made products. The owner of taylor coach told me he has a lot of american customers. He doesn't even advertise. Love your videos, Josh.

[@TWSmith42]

Happy new year! Interesting vlog.

[@briandonald]

Matt's RV channel is my second favorite. I entered the RV giveaway too 👍🏾.

[@DM-tf6mk]

Always appreciate your videos and the information you share. Recently sold my 2017 TT and will be looking at getting into a 5th wheel this year. We will see. We really like the Alliance 29rl, but like a few other slightly less expensive models or at least seem to have higher rebates as well. Artic Wolfe 27sgs, Impression 242rd and the 270rk. Interest rates will be a factor as well. Thanks Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hopefully we start seeing some rate relief to the rv industry. federal rates don't directly affect what we see for RV lending but usually influence RV lending over time

[@DM-tf6mk]

@JoshtheRVNerd I definitely hope so. I financed my 2017 in mid-2016 at 4 or 4.5 percent. I don't see myself financing my next one at a rate much higher than that if higher at all. As always, appreciate the time you took to put out great videos and information.

[@rvingtheusa]

Love your humor and Squirrel comments. Have a great 2025🎉

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Squirrel Nation salutes you! Happy New Year! 😄

[@richarddietzen3137]

Keep up the good work, Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for watching!

[@robertusa1234]

Friend of mine went to buy a used rv from camping world. Negotiated a good price of.10,500 on a 5 year old unit. When the final paperwork work hit the desk they where like just sign here here and here good to go. luckily he is an experience negotiator, and read the paperwork which took 20 minutes in front of a very uncomfortable salesperson and of course he found over $5000 of hidden fees, some specifically only for a new unit. He walked away

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s like.. 50% That’s nuts

[@linkfloyd4908]

Josh, how would you say Ember is doing? Doesn't look good from those sales stats.

[@EmberRecreationalVehicles]

Ember remains a smaller, independent manufacturer with an emphasis on quality and innovation. Per the numbers Josh shared, Ember retail sales were down a little less than 5% year over year -- with the broader marketplace doing even worse. Based on the down markets in both 2023 and 2024, Ember reduced overall production in 2024, so retail growth was more challenging. But we're excited about the prospects of growth in 2025! We appreciate your interest in our company!

[@Redfour5]

Thanks for the data. I noticed that I traded and bought in March/April 2021. I already saw the unit I was buying go up at a couple dealerships by a couple to four thousand bucks. So, I drove 45 minutes and I found one still at basically the Pre-Covid prices and bought it AND, the used were like hot potatoes so I actually made money on mine getting over a thousand more than I paid for it a 2017 short bunkhouse no slide. I guess I picked that right, but now with the low interest rates of back then I have a great payment but no equity as new prices have dropped down to where I bought mine in 2021 and used have dropped to where if I'm lucky I'd break even. It was interesting to see the unit I bought for like 22,600 with my trade profit going for over 40K MSRP a year or so later... I just shook my head. Glad to see things...somewhat normalizing AND the manufacturers doing something different than ever before. Just wish the 12 volt craze wouldn't have limited my choice of fridges so much... The old tech was just fine and my 30 Gallon tanks never suffered. Just a few observations from an end users point of view...

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It was definitely a wild ride for a while. I know guys that have been in sales for 40+ years who never saw anything like it

[@Redfour5]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Are those customers who bought at the sky high prices just stuck? So upside down that they can't even see the light? They must be coming in with a three year old unit they bought for 35,000 and they owe high 20's to 30K on it and the same unit NEW is going for 24/25K... And like me, they had low interest which may have helped them get into it back then, but they also aren't paying it off very fast in terms of principal. I was fortunate to buy low but I'm still at best even on a trade... You may not be able to answer.

[@roamingwolfpack]

Ive always done experiental type and traditional camping. Ive used my camper for kids out of town stuff and now college events.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm guessing it's nice to have YOUR space and YOUR beds available

[@teriyvette1595]

😂 go warm your chestnut by an open 🔥 😂😂 great video, very informative content many thx!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you! 🙏 😂

[@Deb16-]

Thank you Josh for all of your hard work

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!