Great American Country channel
I frequently check the GAC channel for RV shows. Usually it is the same old tired theme of family expanding and looking at mammoth rv's that 95% of the population cannot afford. Boring shows with the ...
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Ralph Cramden wrote:
Because the sponsor just happens to be "GoRving" which is the alias of the RVIA. That's why the reality does not include real things such as 30% depreciation that hits about 30 seconds after the sale, the amount of maintenance required and ramifications when it's not done, tires and running gear maxed out to its capacity, or the fact that you don't need to pay the mythical suggested retail prices they quote on the show.
What I love is when the women oooh and aaah about the furnishings. Paper wrapped fuberboard with staples protruding and recycled dish rag upholstery, or better yet a plethora of pleather. You can get better furnishings at Ollie's or Big Lots than what is in most RV's lol.
That Flipin RV show started a fad for awhile here in PA. Every farmer who had an old canned ham or Serro Scotty out in the cow pasture thought they hit pay dirt. They all disappeared. I know of at least half a dozen that sat for 30 years used as tool sheds and all of a sudden were plastered all over Craigslist, then they were gone. Most just moved from the farm to people's backyards or driveways, and never were restored once the buyer realized restoring them was not exactly an easy proposition like it is in TV land.
My vote goes to Ralph in the category of the "Most Truthful Post of 2018"
