RV Consumer Group: Worthwhile or Not So Much?
Before anyone jumps on my about searching before asking... I did a forum search. I just can't find exactly what I am looking for.. :S I have seen recommendations for the RV Consumer Group. It *s...
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Well, I went ahead and ordered it. There was a little bit of trouble getting the website to work, but customer service was extremely responsive.
That being said... I am a little bit disappointed in the Rating Report. I had hoped that this would be a one-stop clearing house for all of the information on each model of motorhome. Would list things like engine and transmission, wheelbase, wheel size, tank capacities, hvac information, cargo carrying capacities, etc etc.
Unless I am looking at the wrong place... these reports give you none of that information. Basically it gives you a VERY general overview with a LOT of owners opinions (They throw in good as well as bad which makes it a lot like any other (FREE) forum.) There was very little in terms of personal input or evaluation from the staff of RVCG. A lot of very general "information" about the manufacturer. Sort of like asking the quality of a "Chevy". Okay.. Yes, there is some uniform level of quality... but there is a lot of difference in quality between a Corvette and a Spark.
In addition, as another posted noted... they seem to feel just about every vehicle is a death-trap (could be dangerous in collision or rollover and may be prone to fire/ difficult handling characteristics under normal driving conditions / very dangerous under adverse driving conditions.) Okay, saying "just about every vehicle" is an overstatement... but almost every one that I looked at was labled "could be fatiguing for most people because the vehicle could wander and be difficult to steer much of the time" at best. Not exactly a reassuring thought. But come on, these are large bus-type vehicles... not a sports car.
Anyway, that is my review. They may like some of the $200,000+ coaches, but they certainly didn't really like anything in my price range.
Overall, I can't see why any manufacturers would care one way or the other about this group. The report seems pretty ineffective to me.
(Hey! If $140 is my biggest RVing mistake ever, I'll be in pretty good shape, right?!?!)
Thanks all!
Chris
That being said... I am a little bit disappointed in the Rating Report. I had hoped that this would be a one-stop clearing house for all of the information on each model of motorhome. Would list things like engine and transmission, wheelbase, wheel size, tank capacities, hvac information, cargo carrying capacities, etc etc.
Unless I am looking at the wrong place... these reports give you none of that information. Basically it gives you a VERY general overview with a LOT of owners opinions (They throw in good as well as bad which makes it a lot like any other (FREE) forum.) There was very little in terms of personal input or evaluation from the staff of RVCG. A lot of very general "information" about the manufacturer. Sort of like asking the quality of a "Chevy". Okay.. Yes, there is some uniform level of quality... but there is a lot of difference in quality between a Corvette and a Spark.
In addition, as another posted noted... they seem to feel just about every vehicle is a death-trap (could be dangerous in collision or rollover and may be prone to fire/ difficult handling characteristics under normal driving conditions / very dangerous under adverse driving conditions.) Okay, saying "just about every vehicle" is an overstatement... but almost every one that I looked at was labled "could be fatiguing for most people because the vehicle could wander and be difficult to steer much of the time" at best. Not exactly a reassuring thought. But come on, these are large bus-type vehicles... not a sports car.
Anyway, that is my review. They may like some of the $200,000+ coaches, but they certainly didn't really like anything in my price range.
Overall, I can't see why any manufacturers would care one way or the other about this group. The report seems pretty ineffective to me.
(Hey! If $140 is my biggest RVing mistake ever, I'll be in pretty good shape, right?!?!)
Thanks all!
Chris
