Another MFG Closes! • 2025 Model Release • RV Industry Update June 2024

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With the warmer weather the RV Industry finds itself in full tilt! I had SO MUCH to cover I really couldn't get to all of it! Over the past month we lost another RV MFG, California started cracking down on campground cancellations, and SO MUCH MORE!
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00:00 June RV Update
01:01 MFGing News
08:39 Market Stats
14:31 RV Trade Values
21:41 RV Interest Rates
24:14 2025 Model Release
29:44 RV Mfg Closes Up
33:46 Boomers are Back!
36:51 Cancelling Cancellations
43:08 Parts Expansion
45:02 Mobile Internet Drama
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@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

*CRAAAAAAAP!!!I* major mix up on my end with some names EARTH *ROAMER* is still producing EARTH *CRUISER* has closed its doors after 16 years So so sorry about that. The similar names tripped me up

@bjdickson1 Ай бұрын

Hey Josh.. Mistakes happen. But that's a MAJOR foopah, especially since your thumbnail highlights a photo of said RV. Since the nerd herd is so large and most are not going to go to the comments, you may want to consider popping out a short video correction. I'm sure Earth Roamer would appreciate the effort.

@LeeMcc_KI5YPR Ай бұрын

I saw the correction video and wondered wassup!!!

@loudandclearmedia Ай бұрын

You might want to consider pulling this video and at least editing an "*EARTH CRUISER, NOT EARTH ROAMER" graphic over the audible mentions of the brand. I know that stings...as a fellow creator I completely get how much work a video like this takes, but it's still new. Do it now.

@Firetrain4547 Ай бұрын

I was about to have a few words since I know for a fact EarthRoamer hasn't closed. Please pull this video and reedit the incorrect information

@lordthomas555. Ай бұрын

ik I Googleed it 😂😅

@jjones5424 Ай бұрын

It's great that RV manufacturers may increase the warranty coverage.....BUT.....the problem of getting issues fixed properly and in a timely manner is still the MAJOR PROBLEM!!!!

@chrislist7456 29 күн бұрын

If RVs were subject to a Lemon Law rules like automobiles, it'd be a win for consumers.

@sirflingspoo 26 күн бұрын

They are, and some states have a double or triple buy back law.

@Viz210 23 күн бұрын

They are subject to lemon laws

@medeatatum6468 Ай бұрын

I don't think people should be charged extra for quality! Quality should have already been there!

@spitfire155k2 Ай бұрын

I believe you’re right to a certain extent at least regarding ‘expectations’ of a level of quality. For instance you can’t expect to have Infinity quality in a base Nissan Sentra, right? However you should expect a level of quality where say the motor should be trouble free for many, many years. This brings to mind the whole Lippert thing! 😂😂😂

@willmckinsey9958 29 күн бұрын

Quality used to be job 1 at Ford. Now it's around job 21, 436

@tonyc7420 29 күн бұрын

Exactly!

@mycharmedunicorn8715 29 күн бұрын

There evidently is NO pride in workmanship anymore

@douglascounts4634 29 күн бұрын

@@mycharmedunicorn8715 "NO pride in workmanship"

@tomgregory3648 Ай бұрын

Doesn’t really matter how long they offer a warranty. They’re not honoring the ones they have in place now. At least not without an attorney. IMO it’s just smoke and mirrors in hopes consumers will be glazed over.

@joeirwin269 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely 100% agree!!! Well said.

@garyray Ай бұрын

I recently spend a couple thousand dollars with an independent repair shop for a list of repairs that may have been under warranty. Why? Because the dealer network is awful and the time to repair is extreme, especially WHEN a warranty is involved. Out of warranty, shops are motivated to get you in and out quickly. So a warranty is nice for such things as severe structural problems, but until the repair network resembles a car dealership, with repairs taking days or a couple weeks, rather than months, getting a car length warranty won't mean much. I would also prefer to see manufacturer warranties handle EVERYTHING before they increase length. For example, I want Keystone to handle my Lippert frame issues and my Furrion refrigerator issues, not a referral to Lippert or Furrion for warranty work. So a longer warranty has limited value until the repair network is upgraded. On the plus side, a longer warranty would have to improve quality, since it's well known manufacturers are putting out substandard work known to fail right out of the short warranty period (plumbing, for example).

@stevemurray2737 Ай бұрын

This is the way. Anything Structural. Keep the Warrant as long as you can. Remember, the Manufacturers pick the low bid for Construction Purposes. After your New Purchase Inspection, if a Purchase comes to fruition. Toddle over to a well regarded RV Repair facility for a full. Inspection. Then go on Vacation.

@AREyouAFRAIDofTHEdark1 29 күн бұрын

Perfectly stated. We couldn’t even get our 2021 Forest River Alpha Wolf 30RDBH in for several warranty items due to time constraints. It left us to just fix the issues ourselves. The warranty was useless. The one issue I was having was with the backup camera not working and later having been discontinued… probably because it sucked. Forest River told me to contact Lippert. Lippert basically told me the app was the problem and to wait for an update…. Here I am a few years later, still with a broken camera.

@sebastiant5695 29 күн бұрын

This is unfortunately the answer. There is no point of a longer warranty if you are not able to access it. One of the reasons I buy used - out of warranty - I know when something breaks I am on the hook - but I can fix it right away. No waiting, and usually overall much cheaper then new + lost lifetime at the dealer waiting for warranty claims.

@jj-dl5wd 29 күн бұрын

+1 Warranty is virtually worthless unless it is something major. This is due to the time it takes, lack of empathy from service departments, and liability disclaimers while it is sitting for months abandoned on a back lot. Would prefer a rebate/refund process.

@kmbbmj5857 Ай бұрын

In answer to your question of "would you be willing to pay more for more quality?" I think the prices already reflect what should be a higher quality than what they are putting out. Who can afford what is essentially a second mortgage for something that will only get used a couple weeks a year?

@kinneydurbin8125 Ай бұрын

They should build them so that we don't have to worry about a warranty

@karpo63 27 күн бұрын

That’s right! And if they did the manufactures would not have to worry about the warranty either both side would win.

@Viz210 23 күн бұрын

It’s a moving house😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@anthonyreguero3328 20 күн бұрын

They do. Newall. 2.6 million. Prevost 2.5 million. All others need service

@richardbevill47 Ай бұрын

Josh: I worked for a dealership for over two years in Tennessee. The industry is crowded with car dealership mentality. Unfortunately, the used car mentality. Better customer service is greatly needed. Ripoff and Duplicate is a VERY accurate.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

You’re not wrong

@HAHA.GoodMeme Ай бұрын

being real is the reason you are the only RV channel i am subbed to.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Wow ty

@jerrytalley802 Ай бұрын

Josh, I still can’t believe your honesty, every time I hear you speak the truth, I’m impressed. Keep doing what you do. Thanks

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Man I try!

@bigwill4937 Ай бұрын

Hey Josh. Longer videos are probably not the answer. I think most of us would watch a second video. Really appreciate what you do.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@williampeacy5217 Ай бұрын

Longer videos may not work (short attention spans). If you find you are making longer videos, break them up. You edit and make them into a bunch of smaller videos. You won’t necessarily need more time to shoot it, just maybe a tad more edit time. It will make it easier to search for a particular topic as well.

@donchaput8278 Ай бұрын

Agreed. Just put out more vids. I think it works better for your channel metrics as well with more videos that are shorter.

@drvngstorm05 Ай бұрын

If you do shorter videos; especially part 1,2 etc. PLEASE provide links to the subsequent parts. One of the most frustrating things on KZfaq is having to search around to find the second/third part of a video that was published a long time ago. Your viewers in the future will be very appreciative.

@GrillMarksBud-S-n-P Ай бұрын

Longer videos are fine.

@switz11 Ай бұрын

There needs to be a Federal Lemon Law on all RV's and trailers. And, I would go even further. If you are in your 1st year of the warranty, then any shop time gets added to the initial warranty. There are too many horror stories about folks' RV's sitting in a shop for up to 6 months during their 1st year of ownership.

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Auto industry has policies for things like that. Not sure what marine has..

@douglascounts4634 29 күн бұрын

"Federal Lemon Law on all RV's and trailers"

@VikkiBennett-ge1xc Ай бұрын

72 yr.old BOOMER here. Most of us can't stand all the White, Gray, Modern, Depressing Interiors ! We were Raised with Warm, Cozy, Comfy, Over-stuffed Furniture with lots of Warm Wood Cabinets. Floor plans are fine, but Need MORE Counter-Space on both sides of the Range Top, other than just 6" to lay a Spoon down. Prefer to Look straight ahead at TV, our Necks don't Turn so good anymore. We also like windows in the Bathroom (Toilet). That's about it. Thanks for Asking. 😊

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Great input! Thank you

@time4dirt 29 күн бұрын

Totally agree with colors.

@wandadruhan9935 28 күн бұрын

I love the new colors. I guess the 20+ year age difference may be the reason or the fact that I don’t like brown.

@TonyYarusso 28 күн бұрын

37-year-old Millennial here who agrees with you. Wood furniture and cabinetry should NEVER be painted. It should be varnished or stained to bring out the natural grain, never covered up with a flat color.

@TheDesertdawg1 28 күн бұрын

Our 24 pinnacle is white/grey. Yeah it’s pretty but I’m 60 and wanted wood. Oh well. Look at the 32rlts for counter space. We love it.

@billmonroe7328 Ай бұрын

With interest rates influencing purchasing, get cash buyers off couch by offering cash discounts.

@tomwest76 28 күн бұрын

We need to get campground prices back in line, they are WAY too high. Thank you Josh for your news!!

@mikepulley9956 Ай бұрын

Josh, as a Canadian I appreciate you adding in our Cdn stats. We have very few manufacturers here and mostly niche stuff so almost everything we buy is from America. Therfore our stats do impact the American manufacturing process. And we all love you guys up here ❤

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Moreso than I think people realize domestically

@coryallison8087 Ай бұрын

British Columbian here. I want to second this message. Thanks Josh for touching on the Canadian market and thanks Mike for speaking up.

@christinecowen7677 Ай бұрын

Ontario here! Yup thanks for the Canuck snippet! ❤

@joeyfmd Ай бұрын

My LTV Canadian made Unity with world sourced components. I love it. No really big issues. Love the Canadian made product.

@twiggywebber8817 Ай бұрын

East Coast Nova Scotia here long time subscriber keep it up

@stevez340 Ай бұрын

The extended Grand Design warranty is light years better than their initial "It's not our problem" response to the frame flex issue👍

@lilricky2515 28 күн бұрын

But what needs to be addressed is the need for this extended warranty that GD is still being silent about.

@reycardenas8092 29 күн бұрын

I would like to see videos on manufacturers doing right by their customers. Kinda like a report card. Motorhome, 5th wheels, pull behinds, pop-up. Quality of there products. Thank you for all your great videos.

@JoshtheRVNerd 28 күн бұрын

Something I am working toward is the release of warranty data. I really want to just plop that out publicly and let people see what's what

@adamberkowitz4685 Ай бұрын

I would like to see more travel trailers with washer dryer combo hookups.

@briannelson2818 Ай бұрын

Once a month is good, but if you have enough interesting news, please make a second.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

👍🏻

@lauratopliffe8179 Ай бұрын

Agree with this.

@ImVictoriaD 22 күн бұрын

I don’t mind longer videos. I think it’s more organized to have all information in one place. It’s easy to pause and come back to it later rather than looking for part 2, part 3, etc., addition. All information is so helpful and much appreciated.

@JoshtheRVNerd 22 күн бұрын

Good to know! Ty

@timeonly1401 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't mind twice-a-month industry reports like this. These are enlightening. Thx! ❤

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Awesome Ty

@grumpa009 Ай бұрын

I think you can always do more videos and we will watch them. Thanks for keeping us up to date on RV news all the time.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Awesome Ty

@jrcriner6542 Ай бұрын

Man asking an rv dealer to send photos is awesome if they want to make a sale. I was looking at a palomino model 25bhsc on an rv dealer website and asked for specific pictures because I was 3 hours away. Never heard anything after they said they would so I bought another brand locally. Not my first choice but the local dealer was more helpful

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

It’s a great test to see if they will actually be willing to assist you

@Erin-Thor Ай бұрын

I like to remember something a company I worked for posted on a wall about “Top 5 Reasons Customers switch from one business to another.” 1. An attitude of indifference on behalf of an employee. 2. Rudeness “” 3. Impersonal touch, communication by website, text and email only. Etc. The point was all business, every department, even internet company departments that don’t deal with customers (their customer is say another department within the company), personal touch MATTERS! Phone and in-person face to face contact matters.

@karenjohnson4778 Ай бұрын

We love your videos. I would love videos to be about 30 minutes “ish” where I can take a break from what I’m doing, watch it, than get back to doing my stuff. Than I can catch the 2nd video a few days later. We don’t always have time for a real long video, but we absolutely LOVE your truths and opinions and than take it from there. We have been watching you for years and even saw you at the Coldwater store just before Bishs bought you. You were kind enough to chat with us while we were talking with our sales guy. I agree with the cancellation policy as far as making people be held accountable. They should be charged a fee if canceling within a certain time frame. I don’t think giving them option to come later will solve the last minute cancellations. As far as the demographic goes, the more money they make, the few hundred dollars they are losing by not showing up isn’t important to them. My guy and I make over 200,000 per year but I’m still not letting someone keep my money 😂😂 I work hard for my money so I want ALL of it. lol.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Yeah I had a similar thought on the cancellation trend

@jrcriner6542 Ай бұрын

We started with a pop up in 1987. And have owned a couple. Miss them because we can’t go where we used to because our 32 foot just won’t survive the trails to the most secluded areas but we love the convenience of the trailer too. Seems like we either put pop up up in the rain or took it down in the rain and then had to raise it up again at home to dry out

@mikelenz56 Ай бұрын

Isn’t it reality if you finance an RV for longer than five years, most likely you’ll be upside down? Pay at least 50% down either way you lose. Build them better to hold value!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Not trying to be difficult- you’re never MAKING money in the thing in any traditional market situation

@stingrayl82 29 күн бұрын

I think the number 1 thing people complain about when it comes to RVs is build quality and reliability issues. Expanding warranties to 3 year everything and 5 years on frame/slides/structural (all transferable) would be a help. Although the thing that would help the most is if manufacturers would put more emphasis on quality control in the first place.

@John-jg5dh Ай бұрын

Thanks for including us Canadians Josh! I guess some of your viewers dont understand or appreciate us buying USA made RVs and contributing to their economy!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

I don’t think a lot of folks realize how many us-based RVs sell into Canada

@spitfire155k2 Ай бұрын

American here & I want to say that I appreciate Canadians purchasing US manufactured RV’s. Also I’ve never met a Canadian I disliked! Love my Canadian neighbors! 😊👍🏻

@janehargis9301 Ай бұрын

And you Canadians make some awesome units as well! As soon as my family unit goes from 3 to 2 people I’m headed up to get a Leisure Travel Van. They’re not the only high quality RV we’re enjoying in the lower 48 either!

@briandonald Ай бұрын

I’m from Detroit and we love our neighbors from across the river. 👍🏾

@alanbenfield1813 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the truck camper stats. I know we all appreciate it. Thank you for continuing to be you in every way. The videos can be long. But with your list at the beginning and chapters for topics. You are keeping it like a old school magazine. Some people only go to chapters that apply others read it all for full knowledge. You my friend do it a little different in that...... you make it all seem like fun. I don't want to miss the flashes of "Squirrell!" Or "Dad Joke".

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Never thought about a magazine but yeah.. that’s what I used to do - skip to the -centerfold- interesting articles

@davidsizemore2745 28 күн бұрын

It blows my mind that a company that sells only camper's that are in the six figures thinks that business model is sustainable. 500k for a camper is crazy. Your potential customer base is so small no way you will be able to stay in business. It's crazy these owners of these companies think that they will stay in business. You need to manufacture a product that the average family can afford in order to stay in business. A camper or RV is a luxury not a necessity, and I think these owners don't realize that.

@applejacks971 21 күн бұрын

Guy at 37:55 thought he was gonna slam the door shut on that Black Label...instead the wind resistant hinge took charge and prevented the door from shutting. Real world experience has entered the chat...

@JoshtheRVNerd 21 күн бұрын

👍🏻

@elmermoesch2340 Ай бұрын

Depends what the news is, Nerd. I think a 20 min. Vignette works best. Every two weeks would work nicely.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Ty. I’ll see what I can manage

@happilyevermezas6265 20 күн бұрын

The long videos are perfect

@JoshtheRVNerd 20 күн бұрын

👍🏻 ty

@lyfandeth Ай бұрын

Watch out for 3rd party reservation companies. You'll find a "Ticketmaster" situation where there's no other way to book, and a 35% price increase for assorted fees. California's new policy seems reasonable. Airlines used to have free reservations--and if you called to cancel, they even said thank you. Today? Too many no-shows, so airlines and hotels charge you for ghosting them and burning their inventory. Can't blame them, as long as they stay reasonable.

@TonyYarusso 28 күн бұрын

I know for many state park systems reselling a reservation is illegal. Private campgrounds should add similar language to their contracts to prevent that.

@Mike-01234 Ай бұрын

The power of social media showing how an RV manufacture and lot of times a Dealer will turn their backs on customer who just bought a brand new RV. I have been watching Liz Amazing YT channel some of the stories on her channel are sickening. People who spent 100's of thousands of dollars on a new RV the dealer wouldn't even return their calls. I completely changed my mind about buying a new RV from a dealer because of what I saw on her channel. Warranty is only as good as the manufacture and dealer will support the customer. Some were forced to drive their RV to Indiana to get warranty repair. I've never seen Toyota require someone ship their car back to Japan to get warranty work.

@barrynash1126 26 күн бұрын

Well said!

@applejacks971 21 күн бұрын

The manufacture could keep their campers from falling/rattling apart by simply putting a shock suspension under it. Nothing fancy, simply a shock style set up. Instead they have everything bolted solid. The length of warranty, in my opinion, tells me exactly how long the manufacturer thinks their product is going to last before it fails. If they don't have confidence in it, why should we as consumers?

@JoshtheRVNerd 21 күн бұрын

That would be cool and help so much. I have often said a good way to keep your rv out of the shop is with a better suspension

@RobertMassey-nq4vl 29 күн бұрын

Please give us All that you have new each month no matter how long the vid gets!! Love your openness & honesty👍 From one Nerd to Another

@JoshtheRVNerd 28 күн бұрын

Roger that. TY!

@DonaldOBrien-qi8et Ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos on the RV industry. You are very honest in what you tell people. You are the reason my wife and I drove from NY to Omaha NE to by our new RV from Bish's. Great service and very knowledgable people. keep up the great work.

@keithandrsn3319 Ай бұрын

Like some other service industry vendors (e.g. AirBNB, Lyft), campgrounds should give ratings to campers. Cancel or no-show earn a lower rating and maybe higher deposits or stays than campers who are more responsible.

@scatterbraintech7923 15 күн бұрын

Fair. A credit for future use is generous with regard to cancellation and no refund for no-show.

@JoshtheRVNerd 14 күн бұрын

👍🏻

@stephenbrasure4331 Ай бұрын

Better warranties are useless if you can't get the repair done in a timely manner. And, the manufacturers need to worry more about the quality of their products. On the flip side, entry level RVs are going to be more costly if they start making them without a bunch of crap in them. Thanks for the info.

@fireplugrm 21 күн бұрын

Couple of thoughts. People complaining about not having dark, wood grain interior finishes. As soon as I look inside a door of an RV at a show and it looks like a deep, dark cave, NO THANKS! The lighter grays for floors, cabinets, upholstery just seem more upbeat. Plus you can actually see better what you’re wanting to do. My Number Uno thing is travel access to bathroom and refrigerator. Voice of experience, as we hoomans get older, our bladders get weaker. You get tangled up in a multi-hour traffic jam, you’ll be glad to pay for a restroom. I travel a lot of times on state routes where there are none, or very limited numbers of facilities. My Flagstaff FBLS was bought specifically because I wanted those two features on the road. And the best news for 2024’s is that Rockstaff or Flagwood flipped the theater seat and refrigerator. So now, when you open the door, full fridge and restroom access. I love what you do by providing a forum to discuss RV’S and how we use them. Rock on!

@JoshtheRVNerd 21 күн бұрын

Ty! Surprising how many mfgs watch this Channel for viewer input as well

@DonnaBrooks-dd5pl 17 күн бұрын

What do you think of camping sites that restrict access to older units @@JoshtheRVNerd

@charlesshort6605 Ай бұрын

This is my all-time favorite Nerd video! Because, frankly, I only tune in to learn about the dirt in Southern Michigan.

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Told ya. One guy.

@MrKim-kv2vv Ай бұрын

At 70 years old the wife and I want a motorized RV. Being loosely familiar with RV use (lived in one for 8 months early 2000, full hookups) we don’t want to dish out the prices for a new one. The used market I follow various online dealers who flip Classic B vans (wide body preferred). That market has fast moving products, once a unit is put up one would need to immediately put a down payment for a chance. Your videos are informative, interesting and fun. 50 minutes was fine as long as content and presentation keep the interest. “Different strokes for different folks” applies. So 10 minute quick updates, longer as necessary for the current type content. However, not 50 minutes 😁 Thanks for your openness regarding RV industry.👍🏻

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Awesome Ty so much!

@awhsum1 Ай бұрын

Josh, always appreciate the updates you provide. Thank you!

@kevinrepass4210 Ай бұрын

I always appreciate your honesty. Be it good or bad. Thanks for the information, and keep up the good work.

@kenp9469 Ай бұрын

As for Catalina. Many are having to downgrade their choices. Due to economic pressures. Stick and tin, always being less expensive. Catalina only makes stick and tin. And they have been around forever. They are viewed therefore as making a better product. And from my perspective, I can not disagree.

@johndaley Ай бұрын

It would be great if the mfg would give more authority to the dealers with respect to warranties. No reason for the warranty process to take so long

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh.. if we could just order a quick aftermarket replacement part we’d have you on the road so much faster

@cliffmorgan31 29 күн бұрын

Boomer here. I know too many people whose RV experience was such an extremely expensive absolute nightmare that I have no desire to swim in that pool of pirañas. And, yes I can afford the purchase, but not the nightmare…..

@avsfan80459 Ай бұрын

As to what boomers want, when we bought our GD 23LDE, I really liked the roominess and comfort. Like recliners and plenty of space for dressing. Even enough space for a walker if necessary. Not saying I would still want to be camping if I have to use a walker but it is a thought 😊

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

No that’s handy. Ty

@RedBird77 22 күн бұрын

We need a new RV company to come along and build quality from the ground up. These old companies are just digging themselves in a hole with their crap products.

@rschellie Ай бұрын

The only problem with these warrantees is that it can take months to get resolution. KZfaq is full of owner testimonies of people waiting months to get repairs done on their RV's, often missing out on prime camping season.

@janehargis9301 Ай бұрын

Grand Design finally responded and, imho, more emphatically than they had to. They’ve changed the game and upped the standards, if you will. I’m guessing they’re also making changes to their frames. I can’t think of a better way they could’ve handled this. Good for them.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Time will tell. I hope you’re right!

@elycejennings2090 Ай бұрын

I believe Grand Design has already increased frame warranty to 5 years.

@sssophiesmom Ай бұрын

Improving the components is key to not needing as much warranty work. Better for customer better for mfgr

@greggkiest1069 Ай бұрын

Im glad the manufacturer was someone i never knew of.

@chasl3443 Ай бұрын

As usual, worth the price of admission. THANKS!

@unnamedagencyundisclosedlocati Ай бұрын

Thanks Nerd and Thanks Bish's.

@Pink_Eyed_Dragon Ай бұрын

Grand Design is saying ok I believe in my build and product is good and I stand behind it ... I guess I will be looking at them

@scrappertexasrose Ай бұрын

Last time I stopped into the AT&T cellphone store, I asked about a dedicated mobile hotspot price and it was $50/ month. Not sure how much data. We don’t use a ton of data when we camp, so we just use our included hotspot data on our cellphones for our minimal entertainment needs. So far we’ve had plenty of data available for us and I’m sure the other $50/month hotspot would provide much more data. We don’t use our data for remote work or anything like that.

@Viz210 23 күн бұрын

I like the video and the information you provide. Long vid.. short vid. Don’t care. Just appreciate the information. Good for Grand Design. Not “everyone will be a winner”. A step in the right direction is ALWAYS GOOD.

@JoshtheRVNerd 22 күн бұрын

Ty!

@debliedel Ай бұрын

Thanks, Josh!

@krakatoapinatubo6362 Ай бұрын

I love ALL your content. Great info and your delivery is entertaining. Keep it going!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@user-ll9yx8hb2x Ай бұрын

Thanks Nerd!! Appreciate the long form of the single monthly update. Also appreciate the quick correction.

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Ty. Still annoyed with myself that I did that

@mwgillispie Ай бұрын

Thanks for putting the info out there. Watching since we first started thinking about buying an rv. Not necessarily watching all the walk throughs any more but we still appreciate the market info you share.

@wbehrens62 Ай бұрын

I enjoy my Uncle Josh paired with a nice dry Chianti and Fava Beans.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Hahaha

@TMZtOO Ай бұрын

CRAAAAAAP!!! That's what current RV products are... A 50% ,across the board, hair cut is in order!

@douglascounts4634 29 күн бұрын

Every time an RV goes down the road, it is like having a conventional house go through an earthquake. You are asking them to be built to aircraft standards with the economy models starting at one million dollars or more. Those are not going to sell very well.

@jtoepke9763 27 күн бұрын

@@douglascounts4634 also if Rv’s were pulled over for a weight check like commercial vehicles…. I wonder how over weight for the gvwr citation would be received by the owner. Just because it fits in the Rv does not mean the trailer can handle it. I CAT scaled my combined rig and my Tv separately and stay under recommended maximums. I have seen many campers with 6 bicycles hanging behind a rear bumper, does that affect towing performance? Like many people here I am learning every day from the comments.

@daver465 Ай бұрын

My favorite youtube video every month. Love the industry updates!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Ty!

@christinecowen7677 Ай бұрын

Thanks for being my Saturday morning cartoons. #nerdherd! Love all your videos! Cheers

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@spitfire155k2 Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one!

@shawnbennett894 28 күн бұрын

I'm a GD owner. I like it and it has a lot of storage. However, that doesn't mean we can overload it. From what I have seen, overloading is a big reason for failures. You can't use a crescent wrench for a hammer and expect no damage.

@JoshtheRVNerd 27 күн бұрын

Appreciate you sharing, Shawn. TY

@jtoepke9763 27 күн бұрын

also if Rv’s were pulled over for a weight check like commercial vehicles…. I wonder how over weight for the gvwr citation would be received by the owner. Just because it fits in the Rv does not mean the trailer can handle it. I CAT scaled my combined rig and my Tv separately and stay under recommended maximums. I have seen many campers with 6 bicycles hanging behind a rear bumper, does that affect towing performance?

@nadiaz65 26 күн бұрын

My 2 cents... Prices shouldn't increase for longer warranty period, which basically means they'll be finally made the way they should have been made in the first place! And as far as interest rates go, they definitely affect my choices, because I do calculate how much interest I will be paying and that pushes me away from a sale. I know most Americans care about whether or not they can afford the monthly payment and don't care about anything else, like price/interest (applies to housing market as well), but I just don't operate like that. Thank you for all the videos that you do! I love watching them.

@CraigSchulman1 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely correct! Prices skyrocketed and quality plummeted. Consumers shouldn’t have to pay extra for a warranty.

@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796 19 күн бұрын

That's great news!

@deborahallford7337 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Willing to pay for added value.

@janicecrockett1400 Ай бұрын

When this happens they will build a better product. Hopefully they will start with the plumbing by making things more accessible and installing shut off valves.

@scottfirman 23 күн бұрын

My daughter purchased a hybrid Hard side, pop out canvas ends and found out the manufacturer sold out and the new owners SCRAPPED everything as far as end panels for this camper. They resold the camper and went with a different brand that was more reliable as far as longevity and available parts. Warranties make NO difference if the company refuses to make things right by running down the clock on the warrenty or playing the run around game as far as frame warrenty. The fact is, today's RV companies are selling inferior trash. People need to boycott these companies and make them hurt where it counts, their wallet.

@JoshtheRVNerd 22 күн бұрын

Wow what brand was that??

@ssgt2002 27 күн бұрын

For us, interest rates were a factor, but when the time is right, the time is right. I say, go get that big huge money pit if its the right thing for you. Really like these updates, helpful information.

@JoshtheRVNerd 27 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Ty for watching

@daydreamer0923 Ай бұрын

Looking good. Thanks. ✌️😊 I appreciate the update, it's really good news. I thank them as well. 🌈

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

So nice of you. Ty

@gregvanwinkle4366 28 күн бұрын

Hey Josh... Awesome report, as usual, I make sure and catch these every month! You touched on some great topics... Warranty and the fun we all have with those(both from consumer and dealership side)... What segments are selling, and NOT... The one that hit me was the "correlation vs causation" the data on campsite "no shows" was showing. Can you say "Entitlement, I knew you could".... Keep up the great work Sir.

@ivanvarykino8202 Ай бұрын

Hey Josh. Thanks for the great update! I'm in market for a late model but pre-covid built used class C. And yes, I will buy regardless of market events. Being cash buyer frees me from rate concerns. As I was listening to you, I was grumbling in amazement over the literal snowstorm of cottonwood seeds drifting through my neighborhood. Yes, we curse those trees here in Minnesota too, and anyone who would have the mind to plant one 😄

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

The cottonwood really isn’t even that bad here currently but it has a week or two every year.. man..

@erikwolff5007 Ай бұрын

Would like to hear more about how the dumpster fire with truck manufacturers ( Ford, GM, Dodge, etc) is affecting the towable market. Same with general auto interest rates. Makes it hard to sell a high-end (or heavy) towable if you don't have an adequate truck. Also I have noticed with 2024 (confirmed with Freightliner) that the Cummins was dropped for the Powerstroke. Wonder if this is due to the legal issues Cummins recently had.

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

I may try looking into it.. I’m not much of a Motörhead though. Just a friendly neighborhood rv nerd

@ambertomlin9742 Ай бұрын

Yes, I enjoy your videos. They keep me more informed.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@campingdogmama Ай бұрын

Thanks Josh! The info is much appreciated!

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jasonnash7323 Ай бұрын

I enjoy any and all content that you post!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Ty so much!

@ChloeGirlDoggie 29 күн бұрын

I enjoy the longer videos. I listen to them while getting ready for work, while driving to work or out running errands, while working on projects, while planning my vacations, etc. etc. etc. I enjoy the content, and the way in which it is delivered. Obviously, if I didn't, I wouldn't be listening, right? :) With regard to the reservation cancellation issue, I appreciate and understand those campgrounds that charge a cancellation fee, even those that charge the full fee if the reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled stay. Being self employed, I understand the loss of revenue and disruption of workflow when a client cancels an appointment the day before, or does not show at all.

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

Yeah lot of campgrounds fit that same kind of self employed small business format

@barrynash1126 26 күн бұрын

Agree, but do think full fee should be charged if cancellation is within a WEEK! The whole point would be to force people to allow enough time for someone else to make plans to use the site, and not just HOPE that some late opening will be available if they just show up. If someone has to cancel at the last minute due to sickness or a death in the family or the like, the loss of a few bucks of camping fees would be the least of their concerns.

@postersm7141 6 күн бұрын

As somebody else here mentioned, it doesn’t matter how long the warranty is. They either deny warranty or they don’t fix it right and it takes way too long. Half of these warranties aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

@donchaput8278 Ай бұрын

I would love to see a video on what campers are looking for in campgrounds and which ones are doing the right things and thriving. I am opening up a brand new campground called Chapendo Acres in the Upstate NY Adirondack region next year. Starting very small with just 4 sites but looking to expand as we go. Trying to build a nice wooded campground because it seems like mostly parking lot campgrounds and trailer parks for camping everywhere I look. Thanks for all the info and great videos!

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Thx Don!

@resurrectionsunday4164 28 күн бұрын

Hi Josh i find your videos fascinating. I love being educated and if you have more information than time I would definitely spend extra time watching your additional videos ❤. So bring em on! And thank you very much for spending your time and energy on producing them for us all 😊

@JoshtheRVNerd 28 күн бұрын

well thank you :)

@willmckinsey9958 29 күн бұрын

From my experience in my state and the fakebook groups I'm in, there are a few folks who plan big trips with a lot of folks, so they get multiple site. Then, as time gets closer, they find out people can't go and start canceling. Honestly, I'd like to see a limit to how many sites 1 person can book at a time. I'd limit it to just 2 site max. And a 48 hour notice or more cancelation window, or the charge sticks, but the site still becomes available.

@TonyYarusso 28 күн бұрын

I was close to this kind of situation for the recent solar eclipse. I booked five adjacent campsites (the max allowed in one transaction) the morning reservations opened a year ahead of time, and then worked on figuring out exactly who would be going. We did ultimately end up occupying all five, but our final tally of people going wasn’t solidified until just before the trip, so I was hovering over a virtual cancel button for the last few months before it. (Financial losses to me would have gone up for anything closer than 30 days, and there was also a no-show penalty if we didn’t physically occupy a site by the second day of the reservation.)

@sniggyflu 24 күн бұрын

@JoshtheRVNerd I love these updates. If you have more news to share, more than once a month works for me!

@JoshtheRVNerd 24 күн бұрын

👍🏻

@sandraneary8414 29 күн бұрын

Boomer here. I bought a used Leisure Travel Van (Canadian build by Triple EEE) last summer, sold the 19 yr old 5th wheel. Why? Easier to drive, to get fuel, to park, to maintain. I'm not that young and nimble anymore. My purchase of the 5er in 2004 (Alpenlite) was based entirely on quality as was my purchase of an LTV. If there's one thing boomers know, it's that you get what you pay for.

@JoshtheRVNerd 28 күн бұрын

LTV is without question a cut above. Enjoy!!

@rowboat1972 Ай бұрын

After purchasing our first RV (StarCraft 309qk 2009) we are now in the market for a new, or new to us, RV. My BIGGEST fear is purchasing a poorly manufactured RV that will spend more time in warranty repairs than in the forest. We are up here in Alberta and manage to get our current unit out camping approximately 3-4 weeks a year. I'm not afraid to pay for quality but I so scared and confused about which manufacturers I should focus on. We have had our eyes on the Cougar 25rds but I've heard nothing but problems with them. I'm so confused. Josh, i appreciate your content, perspective and professionalism. Keep up the great work sir.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Nicest comment I’ve ever gotten from a row boat..

@CasitaRvLife Ай бұрын

Thanks Josh

@JackBuffalo Ай бұрын

Josh, Love the monthly update. Always good info. Would rather see increase in frequency rather than increased length.

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

Noted! Ty

@TheJirish 25 күн бұрын

What I learned. Flame frex (you said it right, but this is funny) and goose poo. Always enjoy your industry updates.

@JoshtheRVNerd 24 күн бұрын

Glad to help!

@davesrvchannel4717 Ай бұрын

In my opinion the issues with warranty has not been the amount of time it covers or the items it covers. The problem with warranties in the RV industry, they’re are worthless in most cases. Loopholes that give manufacturers an exit, while seldom supporting the purchaser

@JoshtheRVNerd 29 күн бұрын

I 100% understand why people feel this way. There’s too much evidence and instances to support it I know it CAN be better and really.. NEEDS to be better

@davidanderson2393 Ай бұрын

Good to hear the updates, industry seems to be going through fast changes trying to adjust to market upsets. I would enjoy the amount of cotton wood fuzz floating around your area, where I live it looks like it's snowing with every mild breeze and piling up like snow drifts, gets into everything(hate it).

@JoshtheRVNerd Ай бұрын

We haven’t hit major cottonwood season yet but its coming

@user-bq1eg3ek5t 13 күн бұрын

Don’t change a thing. You’re perfect

@JoshtheRVNerd 13 күн бұрын

Wow ty

@myrandabrown Ай бұрын

Extend a warranty all you want, you can’t get warranty work done these days the way it is.

@applejacks971 21 күн бұрын

24:28, those are some serious spidey senses to see an open cargo door behind you! Fun Fact: Josh closes/locks open RV cargo door in the service line....RV is in service line because cargo door lock is broken and doesn't unlock from the outside lol! :)

@JoshtheRVNerd 21 күн бұрын

Spotted it in my viewfinder

@tfay412 17 күн бұрын

I would definitely pay more for an Rv that will last. They should automatically build them to last, especially since a lot more people are resorting to living in these full time, due to the cost of houses these days