GOING RV show

[Oasisbob]

It amuses me to watch this show. I have yet to see anyone question construction or quality. Do people really shop like this? Makes me wonder why some of these folks camp. They seem to want the house to come with them. Outdoor televisions & stereo. Bet the neighbors love that. An amazing show

[dodge_guy]

mat60 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
OH! Then there was the episode where the family wanted a larger RV only so they could be “the envy of the campground!” really? I thought people bought new RV’s because they wanted something newer and better?

.. They let everyone no how shallow they are on that one..:D Sometimes the show is on all day but I can only take a hour or two at a time.

I agree, sometimes it’s jus too much!

My new favorite show is buying Alaska and the show where they buy a house in the mountains! Or log cabin hunt, something like that.

[mat60]

dodge guy wrote:
OH! Then there was the episode where the family wanted a larger RV only so they could be “the envy of the campground!” really? I thought people bought new RV’s because they wanted something newer and better?

.. They let everyone no how shallow they are on that one..:D Sometimes the show is on all day but I can only take a hour or two at a time.

[dodge_guy]

OH! Then there was the episode where the family wanted a larger RV only so they could be “the envy of the campground!” really? I thought people bought new RV’s because they wanted something newer and better?

[tartan_camper]

The "buyers" all have to try to be comedians - drives me nuts! But I do like to see the RVs. Some of the Class A's are really beautiful, although nothing I could or would afford.

[ken56]

We tune in occasionally too. I just like looking at the units, kinda like going to an RV show but at home. The comments can be amusing, yes, I am sure the producers tell them exactly what to say and what to look at and everything. Some pretty dumb questions but remember its directed at new would be owners so they have to dumb it down.


I was at a show once and was looking at the suspension and tires and things that matter and have only had ONE salesman say to me that I looked like an experienced RVer. I asked questions that he at times was stummped about like on weights and acceptable tow vehicles. Newbies are really at the mercy of sales people and shows like this do not help in giving out the important information. That would just be boring now wouldn't it.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Oasisbob wrote:
It amuses me to watch this show. I have yet to see anyone question construction or quality. Do people really shop like this? Makes me wonder why some of these folks camp. They seem to want the house to come with them. Outdoor televisions & stereo. Bet the neighbors love that. An amazing show

You are easily "amused" but have the title wrong!

It's the GONG (RV) show...:S

.....guess maybe there's still a soap opera or two??



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[dodge_guy]

lazydays wrote:
I like the show. I like seeing the different campers by different manufacturers. I record all the new ones and watch them when I get the time. I understand what the show is and fast forward through the scenes I don't like. Not many shows about RV's so I'm not going to complain.

Exactly! I`ll take what I can get.

[lazydays]

I like the show. I like seeing the different campers by different manufacturers. I record all the new ones and watch them when I get the time. I understand what the show is and fast forward through the scenes I don't like. Not many shows about RV's so I'm not going to complain.

[billyboy]

All I can say is,,--** OH Wow ****

[bikendan]

JAC1982 wrote:

But yeah these shows aren't really reality. The "buyer" has already bought the unit, and then they circle back around and look at 2 others that the dealer happens to have sitting on the lot to "compare".

House Hunters on HGTV works the same, they've already purchased the actual home, then when it comes time to film, the realtor finds two other properties that sort of fit their criteria. I used to be a realtor and one of my listings was used for a "no" house. It was new construction so it was ideal for filming since it was vacant and they provide like a 12 hour "window" of when they might be by to film that day, so not ideal for people who actually live in the house. That's why you see a lot of vacant homes on House Hunters. Plus, they only called with about 2 days notice and required the owner to sign some waivers and stuff, so again, a vacant new construction house was ideal since there was no personal possessions to mess up.

this is TRUE! we were staying at a house that got selected for the Island Hunters show.
the DW was able to hang around during the filming and the director and the couple told her the same thing. the couple had already purchased the house but acted like they hadn't.
none the houses were new but the show contacted a local real estate office who chose the couple and then found 2 other similar properties for sale, ours being one of them.

[drsteve]

The show is a joke. People who have never camped a day in their lives buying $150K 5ers as a first RV? Gimme a break. It's nothing but an infomercial for RVs, and just about as informative.

[JAC1982]

steveh27 wrote:
I sent them an email complaining that they have never had a show on Class B's.

I saw one episode where a guy bought a Class B. He looked at each Class (A, B, C) and decided on the B.


But yeah these shows aren't really reality. The "buyer" has already bought the unit, and then they circle back around and look at 2 others that the dealer happens to have sitting on the lot to "compare".

House Hunters on HGTV works the same, they've already purchased the actual home, then when it comes time to film, the realtor finds two other properties that sort of fit their criteria. I used to be a realtor and one of my listings was used for a "no" house. It was new construction so it was ideal for filming since it was vacant and they provide like a 12 hour "window" of when they might be by to film that day, so not ideal for people who actually live in the house. That's why you see a lot of vacant homes on House Hunters. Plus, they only called with about 2 days notice and required the owner to sign some waivers and stuff, so again, a vacant new construction house was ideal since there was no personal possessions to mess up.

[dodge_guy]

steveh27 wrote:
I sent them an email complaining that they have never had a show on Class B's.

Actually they did. There was a father and son looking for a small RV and settled on a Chevy B. And there was the older “everything is nice” couple that bought a B+.

[steveh27]

I sent them an email complaining that they have never had a show on Class B's.