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05-31-2019, 10:21 AM #11
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That really is good news for RV owners. We've been fortunate over the years that I have always been pretty handy and fixed most things on my travel trailers and motorhomes. Also, when we've needed someone else to fix something, I've found some great mobile techs and some good independent RV repair shops.
Maybe the message by folks like Mike Rowe (of Dirty Jobs fame) is being heard. Not everyone needs a college degree and there are many jobs out there for folks willing to learn a trade and work hard. RV and auto techs will always be needed as are those in the building trades.2019 Solitude 384GKR
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06-06-2019, 07:12 PM #12
I am doing my part to assist in their closing. I will not spend a dime there. It would be great if someone with integrity bought the business and treated people as valued customers.
Chris and Debbie
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06-06-2019, 09:01 PM #13
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06-08-2019, 10:00 AM #14
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All 100% speculation, but I'm guessing they'll restructure / rebrand under Gander RV. Who knows.. you could eventually see GD in those stores.
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06-08-2019, 10:17 AM #15
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I agree with both of you all. The RV Industry knows that they need more techs to help improve customer service. The RVIA is investing heavily in this. I was at the RV Power Breakfast last month in Elkhart and they spoke about this in depth.
As for Camping World, I've heard that Marcus has suggested he dislikes selling RVs but they are a path to selling the add-ons (extended warranties, roadside assistance, etc). If you focus only on money and not on happy customers you will fail at some point. Someone else will focus on the customer and take your business away!2017 Toyota Tundra
No GD in our Garage
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09-17-2019, 03:34 PM #16
Just to add to the conversation -
Just back from a trip to Williams, AZ. We met up with sister & brother in law for a week. They called Camping World (in Flagstaff) because they needed to pick up a part for their motorhome.
Couldn't get through on the phone, but when we went there, there was a sign on the door "This location is permanently closed". One of the people working in the service area stopped by and said they just closed "yesterday", but they were still completing any service orders already written up.
I did read that they were going to "focus only on RV sales" in the future. Don't know how true that is.
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09-17-2019, 06:07 PM #17
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I read they were closing 37 stores but I thought many of them were the new Gander locations where Lemonis was hoping to sell RVs from the retail stores.
Looks like Flagstaff has been there since at least 2013. 2.5 stars with 61 reviews:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/camping-wor...taff-bellemont
Seems like RV parts delivery via Amazon Prime to campgrounds is going to be popular.
If you ever need a great RV Parks company, I would check out RV Upgrades. Bill, the owner is an RVer and they do a great job taking care of their customers.2017 Toyota Tundra
No GD in our Garage
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09-17-2019, 06:37 PM #18
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I believe several Overtons stores have closed recently as well.
MarkMark & Megan & Levi (our floppy eared four legged furry friend)
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09-17-2019, 07:30 PM #19
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