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Philip_Saran's avatar
Philip_Saran
Explorer
Jan 01, 2021

I just got the new RV Magazine

Hope this is the correct place to post this:

I just received my January copy of RV Magazine in the mail on
Wednesday. I had a subscription for MH Magazine for 3 years
while I owned a MH and Trailer Life Magazine before and after
for about 20 years when I owned TT's and now a 5th wheel trailer.

I realize this is the first issue of the new combined magazine
now that Marcus Lemonis Publisher and CEO of Camping World, but
I hope it improves.

This issue is 80% advertising for Camping World/Gander RV and
Outdoors, Good Sam with some articles thrown in.

What happened to the tech articles, ect.

Philip Saran
Parker, Colorado
2012 Ram 3500 6.7 4x4
2019 Keystone Cougar 30RLS
5th wheeel
Good Sam Club
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2021
    Since the magazine is basically a sales brochure, it should be free. The "tech" articles in the previous magazines were often an extension of the advertising and often gave erroneous information.
  • pismopete's avatar
    pismopete
    Explorer
    Jan 01, 2021
    Exactly how I feel about it. Received Trailer Life for about the last 20 years and enjoyed every issue. Thumber through the new RV Mag. and tossed it.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 01, 2021
    The goal couldn’t be to make a profit or break even with only GS advertising. IMO without independent advertising it will sink.
  • DD716TED's avatar
    DD716TED
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2021
    I feel exactly the same as those who have already addressed the new RV Magazine. I had Trailer Life and looked forward each month to the product reviews, tech articles and the questions / answers section. The New RV magazine appears as though the target audience is the Elite RV'er, not the casual weekend RV'er. I realize this was the First Edition but my subscription expires soon and if they hold the course, I will NOT RENEW..
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jan 02, 2021
    It's more of a Martha Stewart rag now. None of the departments or contributors I enjoy and none of the tech. Just a bunch scabbed together junk from various free lancers. What a cheap move Marcus -
    you really blew it.
    I will not be renewing either.
  • Mayor30's avatar
    Mayor30
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2021
    As Camping World has gotten bigger, they have gone downhill.
  • Philip_Saran's avatar
    Philip_Saran
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2021
    DD716TED wrote:
    I feel exactly the same as those who have already addressed the new RV Magazine. I had Trailer Life and looked forward each month to the product reviews, tech articles and the questions / answers section. The New RV magazine appears as though the target audience is the Elite RV'er, not the casual weekend RV'er. I realize this was the First Edition but my subscription expires soon and if they hold the course, I will NOT RENEW..


    Yes I understand how you all feel. My problem is my subscription
    goes until Feb 2023.
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2021
    Oh gee - we got ours too and was impressed by the cover, but have not read it yet. Well, I guess if I find the same, I will not be renewing.
  • lhenry8113's avatar
    lhenry8113
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2021
    We received 2 of the new RV magazine. Previously, was getting Trailer Life and MotorHome magazines. Definitely letting 1 run out-will wait to see what develops to see if we keep 2nd subscription. Have been getting the 2 Mag's. for years-currently have a Class C-used to have an Arctic Fox 5th wheel. Figured they would put it together-1 person doesn't need 2 RV magazines-but, oh well my dog will now get his own copy.

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