Watch this video before buying your 1st RV! 4 newbie RV buying mistakes from a tech

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@firdosvohra4315 3 ай бұрын

“If an inspector is blacklisted by a dealership, that’s probably the one you want to hire.” 🔥🔥

@hillcountrylivin 3 ай бұрын

We've been out of the RV lifestyle for nearly 20 years. So many changes have happened to RV's since then, we feel like newbies again. Thanks for the tips.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!

@roncoderre 3 ай бұрын

#4 is spot on. It was quickly apparent after buying our travel trailer that the dealer could not have done any of the dozens of inspections in the very pricey PDI. Virtually none of the systems worked without incident. Pipes leaked. Hot water heater was not connected to the hidden electrical outlet. Drains leaked. Even the tire pressures were dangerously low. etc. AND the extended warranty was worthless (and we cancelled it). Fortunately, between youtube videos and my handiness I was able to overcome all of the problems.

@TheRVReality 3 ай бұрын

Lesson 1. Stay away from Forest River. Great advice in this video.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!

@Jakerthesnaker 3 ай бұрын

Stay away from Gulf Stream, I bought one from FEMA because it was dirt cheap and that’s all I can afford. Had to re seal the leaking roof, put a handful of screws in the walls. Fix some of the plumbing. Fix the electrical. Not to mention a dozen other fixes and the trailer was only a year and a half old. While I am happy that I got a good deal, I had to also put a good deal of work into it, if your budget is low and you don’t mind fixing one up it’s a decent way to go. also stay away from anything made during Covid times.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@robertcolpitts4534 3 ай бұрын

We have always had a travel trailer. They were mainly used for my work assignments but we occasionally went camping. Most were 10+ years old. We full-timed for 4 1/2 years in a 2000 Rockwood Ultralite that was a 3-season trailer at best. We didn't have too many issues with it other than winter (not fun). We sold it right after we bought our house to a guy who needed it for work. In 2015, we bought a 25-ft 2015 Palomino SolAire7 when one of our cats turned up diabetic and had to travel with us so we could give him his medicine. We had to relearn everything we had forgotten about towing and get used to towing with newer vehicles with computer controls. After 9+ years, it has been an excellent trailer so far. A few repairs and minor replacement of things as they age and break (which is inevitable.) This year, we had to replace the noisy 13.5K btu A/C with a nice whisper quiet 15K A/C. The slideout mechanism needs some work, as does the power awning, but it still tows well and is cozy. You have to do regular, routine maintenance and repair on these things. We're looking for a short 5th-wheel now and are still researching possible manufacturers and models. All I'm seeing are 12V reefers and on-demand waterheaters (that I am skeptical about) and payload numbers that are too small; I prefer to have more than 2500 lbs and prefer 3000 lbs if I can find one. It's not that we tote a lot of stuff. It gives us breathing room on loading the chassis and keeping it from getting overloaded. I guess we'll see what we can find and hire an inspector to give it a thorough going over before we purchase. Jason's reviews and scores have really helped out a lot.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Glad the videos have been helpful

@SpykersB 3 ай бұрын

Yeah so many watch utubers having the best time of their lives, n don't even consider if they could look after one, or better yet have deep pockets to pay someone to look after it, or even understand if RVing is for them. Like u gotta love the outdoors and enjoy your own company, this isn't the lifestyle for the social butterfly who can't handle being alone unless u plan to RV all the time with a group. Can't press enough most should rent one first, n definitely get an inspection before buying, a new one doesn't imply it's been put together properly and is all working. No excuse not to research n do your homework with the www. 🍻

@rvnut1133 3 ай бұрын

Renting an RV or two or three first is by far the best and #1 thing people should do, you would be surprise the number of people that come out realizing that the RV they were thinking about doesn't fit their needs, likes and wants.

@shfd739 3 ай бұрын

Definitely agree with this. We rented the exact model we thought we wanted to buy. Absolutely hated it and would have been unhappy had we bought it before staying in it.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

True! Thanks for watching

@jjanson50 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@undercoverrvtech 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!

@scottcrawford2239 3 ай бұрын

I have owned RVs since 1976 and still do. With the current direction the RV industry has gone I would today be more inclined to buy a rural vacation cabin instead.

@terrychristofferson6031 2 ай бұрын

What about gas line running over shackles?

@jocelynb8935 3 ай бұрын

Bought my used class C last month. I did Not Do any of your mistakes. Own a TT and rented the exact type Rv, I have a camping plan and have researched for several years so I am aware and prepared for the hidden costs and I did get a 3rd party RV. I am upgrading a few things before I embark on my RV journey but everyday in my RV feels like an save and I’m loving it

@dannycruikshank2833 3 ай бұрын

Beware of where you store your RV so many places don’t have good security cameras or lights so the campers are broken into at a few places.

@TheRdwyer 12 күн бұрын

I recently saw a Super C for sale, it was a 2023, still listed as New. Low miles like 900. My question is, is it wise to buy a 2023, the original price was $525,00 listed for $310,00. Had many options. I realize there is a huge hit driving it off the lot, what type of discount would make it a good deal. It was a Newmar. If that helps determine your advise.

@Nahbruhsheesh 3 ай бұрын

Going to general rv

@bcrawford9072 3 ай бұрын

Can you talk about putting a ventless washer dryer combo in your rv.

@johnchase9054 3 ай бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos ... I wonder how I could ever purchase an RV without being ripped off big time. I definitely think I need to become an RV inspector. Also how does one rent a towable RV and be safe with an anti-sway system?

@brandonbrayboy6948 3 ай бұрын

Can you review the Forest River Campsite Reserve models?

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! I don’t have any review videos of this out yet, but there are 112 grades of that brand in my database from myself and other undercover shoppers. If you want to view the database and learn to assess the quality of any RV like I do in my reviews, you can take my RV shopping course and use my app to grade it yourself - undercoverrvshopper.com/rv-shopping-course/

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

I also offer consulting where I get on a call with you and we can talk through your budget, camping goals and I can review any RV listings you’re considering - undercoverrvshopper.com/book-a-consultation/

@heidimelms62 3 ай бұрын

Can I just buy the app and not the whole course? I didn’t see that option on your website.

@tonyg3414 3 ай бұрын

I rented a different type of RV every year for 4 years, made a list of ALL costs associated with buying each type. I then compared the costs to vacationing at 5 star resorts (including places like Yellowstone lodge, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Margaritaville etc.)for the same amount of time. In the end, with the state of manufacturing quality and inflated prices, I decided not to buy a money pit.

@EngineerTyson 3 ай бұрын

Can you discuss outdoors rv brand, please.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! I have a review video from that brand - studio.kzbin.infoZKjeeVj5Ahw/edit

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

There are currently 6 grades of that RV brand in my database from myself and other undercover shoppers. If you want to view the database and learn to assess the quality of any RV like I do in my reviews, you can take my RV shopping course and use my app to grade it yourself - undercoverrvshopper.com/rv-shopping-course/

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

@EngineerTyson 3 ай бұрын

@@undercoverrvtech thanks for the info. I was talking about Outdoors RV brand made in Oregon.

@reggaeriderr 2 ай бұрын

Do u touch on permanent full time living. Like 2 years

@undercoverrvtech 2 ай бұрын

Here's my playlist on full-timing! kzbin.info/aero/PLRhkJB7TNcSkKh4ojzZR2hW8gYmwmyPdJ

@SCEndbringer 3 ай бұрын

I was hoping you'd hit one of the Intech Travel Trailers. After watching a bunch of your videos, I'm weary of buying any of these trailers. Intech claims to be above the rest in build quality. I'd love a review on any of their stuff.

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! I don’t have any review videos of this out yet, but there are 4 grades of that brand in my database from myself and other undercover shoppers. If you want to view the database and learn to assess the quality of any RV like I do in my reviews, you can take my RV shopping course and use my app to grade it yourself - undercoverrvshopper.com/rv-shopping-course/

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

@Trytomakeitright 3 ай бұрын

Can you do an undercover review on the 2025 Gulfstream Enlighten 27BHS?

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

@annelauzon567 3 ай бұрын

My husband and I gave been RVing for years. My husband's sister and her husband did not not take any of our advice when they bought their first ever RV. What a fiasco that was!!

@undercoverrvtech 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!