Best way to NOT be scammed by CW is to never go to Camping World!

I always steer clear of Camping World for any RV purchase. They are the absolute worst of the worst.

Yes. I got ripped off about two years ago. The lady in the finance department tried to tell me that the only way I could get financing would be to get the "protection plans" and Good Sam. I had never bought a camper before, and yes they attached an additional $6000 to $7000. I wanted to purchase the trailer a few years before retirement. Yes, I made a mistake, but if my mistake can be a cautionary story for somebody else, then so be it.

This guy keeps telling you to be careful anx don't let camping world scam you. Better advice would be to avoid camping world completely. Why do business with a place that is this unscrupulous to begin with?

Camping World is awful from top to bottom.

I am glad you were astute enough to call him out, and don't take this the wrong way because it isn't meant to belittle you. But that fact that you still bought from them after catching them trying to steal from you is why they remain in business. In life you should never do business with a company that tries to take advantage of you. No exceptions. And thank you for your service to this great country! You deserved better from them. Shame on Camping World.

I would stay away from Camping World. I've been screwed by them too many times especially Wentzville Missouri

I would have not continued dealing with them at all.

It's totally illegal for them to tell you the lender is requiring all those addon's ! I would just walked out without signing anything !

I'm heading to camping world on Saturday to look at RVs. Thanks for this. I'm gonna visit multiple dealers now.

I often go there and show great interest in many RVs and take up alot of their time, i drag it on and on with the pen in my hand and never sign it.

25,000 is not expensive at all for a camper but lets also take some other things into consideration. I am still working and I get 5 weeks of vacation per year, more than most people. I probably spend 20 days, gives or take a few, out of town on leisure where I need to get a hotel. If a hotel costs 100 to 150 per night, that 25,000 dollars would go 8 to 10 years worth of hotel stays. Now consider that you also need to clean, store maintain, repair, insure and pay yearly registration on the camper, plus, you need a rig powerful enough to pull it and spend a boat load on gas, a camper simply doesn't make sense. I get that the camper represents a personal piece of home that is with you where you go, and you might consider it home, but in practical terms, it makes no sense.

I just bought a new camper at CW Anniston, AL. It was a cluster fu.. Had to get the GM involved but ended up getting the price I wanted for the camper I wanted. I turned down all the add-ons they "offered", called and got insurance on it and left. I got a 2024 Rockwood Geo Pro G15TB for $21,276.06 out the door.

C W shut the doors in Jordan, MN! That was the best thing that happened so they couldn’t scam more people!

Marcus Lemonis strikes again! On TV he comes across as a truthful, honest entrepreneur. What a laugh, his company is very shady.

Not only do they try and do scam you out of thousands, but try to get warranty on the junk RV you bought is about impossible. Go to other good RV deals and absolutely stay away from Camping Word. I have never bought from them and never will. Many people are just not smart enough and that’s what they like. They are after raking the first time buyer and do not care about repeat business. This business needs to be out of business !

Not to mention Camping World repair is terrible as well. I just paid Camping World in Silverdale, WA to evaluate issue with our coach(03 Win. U35). The 16' power awning would not retract and they said that I needed to purchase a new power awning($3200). I took coach to another CW in Tacoma because they offered reduction in price about $800, total was $2400 instead of $3200. I got a call from them stating that they replaced old awning with new one but awning still will not retract. I asked them why did they tell me it needed replacement but they were unsure since it was another dealer that misdiagnosed it. They got it working again and were supposed to look at wipers as well. They had it for a month but would not return phone calls and I spoke to service manager(James) who told me that he would call me within the hour with update, that was Thursday. We called on Monday informing them we were picking it up and having someone else look at it. When we picked up coach service manager(James) told us it was an electrical box that was problem with awning not awning as we were originally told. They also did not reinstall awing protector, I do not know what happened to it. Coach is now worse than it was when they looked at it. Avoid these guys like the plague

Glad you call them out car dealerships do the same and I’ve been taken as well as my husband. I’m getting ready to buy a used pre Covid 19 RV. I’ve been researching and studying so I don’t get scammed. Great info

Just picked up my Jayco 183RB from Campers world, Kingston NY. I made it clear from the start that this was not my first TT and that all I wanted was the rig itself with none of the accoutrements. When I went to pick it up, it took all of an hour to do a quick walkthrough and sign the paperwork, easy peezy, great experience with absolutely no hassle or high pressure add on nonsense.

I all most got my trailer from CW. I am so glad my neice knew about all scammers. She confronted these individuals why are you adding all these! She said Nope not today. We walk out CW. Ow! Thats crazy. Thank you for all these messages or text.

Watch Lehto's Law on RVs before purchasing an RV. Just so you know what you are getting and what your rights are (none). Your dealer is your only hope. Make sure the purchase agreement is what you want and are being told. Expect the you " 4:14 bought it, you own it treatment. " go to a dealer you can trust, if there us one

Thank you so much for doing this video! I am in the market for a new rig currently and youtube is really helping. I've learned that RV dealers are not to be trusted in general!

We really got played by Camping World in Conway NH with no add-on features. RV was on sale and we agreed for the price $25,500 deposit $1000. A few days later we went to pick up the RV deposit another $3000. The finance guy said the loan would not be approve unless we buy a 5 year warranty. I told my wife that I didn’t want it but because she wanted so bad I let her make the decision. So we end up buying the RV for a lot more than I wanted to pay. Please please please don’t get scam because we did. And the warranty we bought into we probably not going to use it. Another $3000 down the toilet. This video is very similar to our story

Pan pacific tried to do the same thing. I didn’t know they were scamming me until your video. I just kept saying no to all the protection plans cause it was making my payment going up. Wow thanks for info

Thanks for the video! And the information!! Very useful!

Thank you for the advice!! I’m planning on buying a toy hauler now I know !!!!!!

Thanks for the tip bro. Pick up this Saturday from there. Definitely will be reading everything

Great advice. Sometimes you can't avoid CW if they have the camper you want. In my area, CW is the only dealer for a few brands.

Great advice, thank you!

I don't know if I would call them "The Worse" much of what they do is accepted industry practices. (It is awful, but sadly common.) I try to warn everyone to always look at the "Purchase Contract" very carefully, before you sign anything. They will automatically include all kinds of extras and "add-ons," to the deal. Many of these extras you might not want or need. Some of the charges can be negotiated away, if you try. Car dealers do this all the time. Their financing can be beat too. Car dealers will often try to get you to use their financing rather than you use your own Credit Union. (Who will always be the better rate.) RV dealers will do the same.

We looked at an RV, only because we knew exactly what we wanted, and that was the closest place (90 min) that had it. Some plan was propane, battery, and washing it, was over $1000. Ridiculous! So we went on down the road! It is kinda fun to see the finance people starting to add on with my husband. He puts them in their place. We are older, so they know they are not going to fall for as much, but they are scamming younger people for sure. Imagine what paint protection costs when financed over 20 years!!!

Thanks! I wondered because I walked into dealer about 2 yrs ago and they have contacted me several times saying they found the perfect one for me. Each time I tell them I have the perfect one for me. Usually in 2 weeks to a month another perfect one comes in. I did not feel right even talking to the the first time just had a feeling.

How do you like your Coleman? We are looking at one. It’s between that and a Springdale same floor plan same price.

So what did you purchase to protect your camper since it only comes with a year warranty except for the roof?

They do the same thing when you buy a car I never buy those things.

Get cash in your hand or in your bank before you enter the RV yard. Haggle the price. Find your own insurance. Extended warranties,paint protection, service plans...it's all a con. If you ever buy from a RV yard...Your paying the premium price(Highest price around).

It stuff happens at all dealerships. I am their worst nightmare like you. Anytime they pull that shit I lower the price I will pay by a thousand bucks. Then come back day after day to destroy all of their attitudes.

We bought a new 2022 toyota highlander from lassin Toyota in Albany oregon. They did this. We got a extra 7k charge but the wife didn't realize it and now when we went to trade it in to get a towing rig. We were told we are over 7k what they would offer for the truck. So we are screwed and can't trade it in till we pay the extra off.

What were the terms of your financing how much down ,per month, how long,interest rate.?And how much to insure the trailer.

There is a difference between Camping world dealerships around the US. Add on's after the sale are standard practice in the automotive industry as well. The best way I found is before the sale is concluded is you meet with the finance manager and discuss what they offer along with getting the literature of coverage. From there you can either say yes or no to any adds. This is an important step with any purchase. I did purchase an RV from Campers world and using this method I was able to cherry pick the additional items I wanted. You are correct these add are a bonus for the finance manager which is their incentive to sale. Do not be duped into taking all but there are some protections which are nice for the peace of mind if you are so inclined to need. It is up to you the consumer to complete due diligence throughout your purchase. If you feel like it is a scam or a hard sell is best to walk to another dealership there are many out there.

Stopped in Camping world in Reno. Looked around said the trailer I was looking for was coming soon. Get an email days later asking me what was going on and if I was going to buy the trailer or not. I emailed him back reminding him of our last conversation and not to call me again. Found what I was looking for at 10,000 less and I hadn't even talked with the finance person. That included the extras ( solar panel, slide topper installed) and weight distribution hitch. I doubt the trailer I was looking for even came.

Camping World is not the only one doing this. One more thing to avoid. Never give a dealer money to hold, secure or obligate a rv.

I would have walked out. If the buying experience is like this just think how the follow up service department will be in the future.

Great video sir

I have literally heard nothing but bad things from Camping World.

I have been royally screwed by CW. They tried to "make it right" after not accepting a sight unseen unit (sent pictures beside the SIDE SWIPED side in pics). One this this video doesn't mention is "holding rate". LOOK AT THEIR SCREEN ON THE TOP RIGHT. It was 3% higher and called them out. On a 130K rig, that's TON of compounded interest. It's legal, but unethical. I asked "is that the buy rate?" "Yes". "Then why I am seeing a rate that's 3% higher? "You're the second person to catch that.

I watched another video of a lady who lost her RV because of extra fees and balloon payment at the end, was not disclosed, her rig was around 120,000.

Drove 500 miles to buy a TT at CW. Was almost there when the salesman told me the shower door was smashed and they lied about how it happened. When I arrived a crappy shower curtain was in its place. No discount , just the lie. They had me, they screwed me.

Are all camping worlds the same? Are there any decent ones out there around the country?

similar situation happened to me. I was told I was going to pay 14% interest unless I got the extended warranty products for $7,314 and they would knock the interest down to 9%. I was so excited about the deal I went for it. a month later I canceled the warranty plan and my interest stayed the same! I did get my money back but it took 10 months!

Remember all those warranties are almost worthless. There are hundreds of ways they can get out of paying or just keep pushing off a good repair until the warranty expires. Once sold they are going to work just as hard as not spending a penny on warranty claims. Start to finish it is all a scam.

I will never deal with these crooks. The sales rep Jerry was totally insulting. Told him if I buy I pay cash. He said I had to finance unit. I told him I would sell my current unit my self and he said I had to trade it in. Terrible company.

Caveat Emptor. I would recommend anyone buying a new or used RV hire a 3rd party inspector. Pay close attention to to mechanical systems and their warranties. Make them demonstrate each one, hydraulics, furnace, AC, hot water. Check ALL the caulking, especially the roof! We've already spent 5k fixing all these crappy components on a new 100k trailer in the first 2 years. Warranties are barely worth the paper they're written on.

Didn’t by my RV at camping world. Bought a used RV that was 3 years old but lightly used. The salesman and I finally settled on a price. Went into the finance office, the FO said “how much do you want your payments to be” or something like that. Doc fee was $75. Price of RV + Doc fee, I started stroking that check. FO was a bit surprised.

It's like when you purchase a car. The F&I person will offer you all the add-ons. If the F&I person does not offer you the items and you have a claim you can sue the dealership for don't offering it to you.

I would’ve walked out the minute I caught him in the lie. How could possibly trust a company that employs a person that flat out lies?

Yes. Camping world has been known for this kind of behavior for years. I can't believe they are still in business. They do not deserve your money.

Yes, I was charged $25 for checking my tire pressure! Tire store will do it free.

Yeah, they charged me to clean the trailer too! When I got it it was filthy!

This is why I go through my Credit Union. Plus i sold boats and cars for 13 years. I shut up and let them dig the hole.

Anything that Marcus touches I avoid like the plague.

They tried to scam me by adding 3,000 on top of the original price with things like charging me extra for a walk through and delivery to their lot. I also ask them what the price would be if I paid cash for a used camper and the lady told me over the phone it would be 3,000 dollars more then the internet price because they get a kick back on the price if i finance it through their bank.

If they(CW) has such a questional rep How do they stay in business?

I've been rving since 2003 and I've always felt like camping world is a scam. I absolutely will not go to that place anymore they need to restructure their entire business😢

The dealership "prep fee" is also a scam. Why pay for something they should have already done when the unit arrived at the dealership?

Did they require you to wash it, tighten the bolts, etc..? They wanted to charge us an extra 2k to make the new trailer “road ready” and said that I couldn’t buy the trailer unless I paid an extra 2k.

Dude thanks for this video I was about to make a huge mistake

I purchased a Coleman Rubicon 1200 rk and they immediately hit me up with all those extras and I said no thanks and it was a good thing my bank financed me so they couldn't scam me

All this and no mention that you sign away your right to sue the dealer or manufacturer if you need to. If they won’t throw that out, walk out. Price means nothing if they don’t back their product. Period!

This happens at all dealers. Not just RV dealers.

Be careful paying their 1,600 prep fee that includes filling the propane tanks. They only filled 1 tank for me and the other tank was out of propane in minutes. Also don't trust them to ensure all is in working order. Do your own checking or hire an expert. I had a lot of things that did not work that were supposedly checked. over.

mike went to the back room to get oxygen and a defibrillator

My estranged Niece, Alyssa Marie Moncrieff, works at the Meridian, Idaho location and is very rude!

You can buy all those "protection" plans, and they still won't fix the issues you have. Or take 6 months to half ass repair it.

Yeah but here is the deal, i did the same thing you did and within 13 months i was paying out the ass for things that would have been covered on them add-ons, couple years later got a bigger RV had the add-ons put in and 15 months later I was using them in repairs, the cost of the repairs was more than the total add-on cost so I get what your saying but might want to think it threw before just pushing it aside..

Same with any kind of dealer when you sign paperwork, they want you to pay for all these extras. I flew to AZ to purchase an 04 RAM 2500 to drive home to WA and finance girl started crying when I refused all the add-ons. I have 3 kids at home, etc...blah, blah, blah. Sorry ma'am but I am not the father of your children and thus not responsible for your bills. I am actually doing you a favor purchasing this RAM

They scammed me. I was so mad afterwards, when I realized what had happened. It was my first rv I had purchased last year.

From my experiences, all you told is true.They did it to us too.

You ABSOLUTELY should avoid Camping World! They got to my mom for over $10k through all of the protection plans when I stepped out of the office. NONE of their warranties were worth a crap! The travel trailer had a bad leak they refused to fix! This place SUCKS!!!!!

Can the add on’ be removed?

Problem is due to poor direction and management from the owner and investors. All they care about is profits to increase. Don’t care about the customers. Playbook straight out of the WEF.

Damn you Mike!

I had a local independent dealer try to add all those add-ons on a 13,000$ tt

It’s a shame that Is become such a problem along with their service dept getting so many complaints.

I made the mistake of giving Camping World my name, address, and phone number for a potential 5% discount. After I told the sales rep that I would have to sell my house before I did anything, that this was really an informational request at this time, she had a realtor call me to immediately list it.

One of the sales men at CW got me pregnant! I went there for an RV and i left with a baby...i will never go back there!

I experienced some of the same things. I bought a RV from them 3 weeks ago and it was a terrible experience.

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You are better off working with your own bank.

Thats not exclusive to camping world. Its one of the most common tactics finance managers employ. I find the best approach is to not get financing from the dealers at all.

Super Genius~!

What about couch's RV sales and service are they any good I don't know you know I heard that the man you know beat up his wife or something but I'm going to buy a camper does anybody trust him

We went to camping world twice to look at campers and we felt they pushes too much shit we didn't want so we left

Holiday World plays the same game saying you get a better interest rate with the protection plan making it a wash

Thank you bud I appreciate your support

It’s actually illegal to tell customers that add ins are required to secure financing.

How is Camping World still in business? They sold my sister an RV and lied about everything and then did not fix anything! Get the word out! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I bought a brand new Coleman Lantern ( Latrine) and every time we took it out, something fell off or stopped working. I tried to work with them but their service is horrible. Too many bad stories to put on here. I'm done with them and will never buy anything from them again

The last camper I bought at Camping World in Winter Gartden fl, WAS FULL OF SHI... I am talking about the black tank. and had a blown up spare tire. but they wouldnt give me a new tire. !!!! They are real bad news.

This is probably the reason why Camping World is starting close locations.