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Are you planning to buy a new or used RV? Would you like to know which RV Manufacturers rate best? What are the most popular selling models?  How much can I negotiate off MSRP with my RV dealer?

Questions like these and others are answered in our RV Rating Guides. Now, you can have unbiased RV ratings and reviews at your fingertips. Trying to discern which RV models are best for your travel needs at affordable prices can be a difficult task with over 5,000 models to choose from today.

Our RV rating guides focus on Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers.  We have interviewed the majority of RV factories in North American and have collected data from various consumer survey forms, RV dealers and various RV organizations since 2006.

It is always a good idea to do some research before you buy. You can search the Internet for answers but many sites only provide basic details about particular models and many are associated with an RV company or dealer and their ratings are biased in some way.

Purchasing an RV is a big investment and those that do their research before they buy will be able to make wise and informed decisions. After reading our best-selling RV guides you will have everything you need to purchase an RV with confidence and peace of mind.

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2009 - 2012 RV Comparison Guide

Our NEW RV Comparison Guide contains insightful articles, construction diagrams, rating charts and important buying tips you will not find anywhere else. We have done the research and now it can be yours. Our RV Comparison Guide is considered to be the #1 Resource today for anyone considering a motorhome, fifth wheel, toy hauler or travel trailer.

Looking for an Older RV? (Factory Specific)

2006 - 2008 RV Comparison Guide

This was our first publication which was published in 2006 and has been updated every year. Our RV Guide rates all the major RV manufacturers in North America. It was an instant success selling tens of thousands of copies in just a short period of time.

RV Ratings (Model Specific)

RV Rating Report

This is a service we provide for those looking for in-depth ratings and wholesale and retail values on a specific RV model. This is not a book but an 8-page report sent via email. Once you have completed the order process you will receive an email with instructions to access your RV FORM. This form will ask for make, model and year of the RV unit you’re interested in.

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How to Purchase A RV and Save Thousands

ALL buyers want the ability to determine the wholesale and retail values for the RV model they are getting ready to purchase. The information contained within this Ebook will assist you when negotiating a price with your RV dealer. Important Note: If you purchase either RV Comparison Guide featured above this amazing resource is included with your purchase.


J R Consumer Resources is a consumer group dedicated to helping RV buyers find quality motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth wheels at affordable prices. We have NO Hidden Agendas. We receive NO commissions or advertising kickbacks. We have not accepted any payments to promote one company over another.

We can assure you that all of the information contained in our RV Guides is based on independent research, countless interviews and is from an objective point of view. Our company is a consumer based organization and we have not been hired by the Recreational Vehicle Industry to promote their products or lifestyle.


RV Reviews

FREE GUIDE - Learn How to Spot a Well-Built RV

A common mistake with most new RV buyers is that the floor plan is the most important aspect in their RV purchase. It is estimated that over 90% of new RV buyers focus more on floor plans than anything else.

In contrast, most experienced or educated RV buyers focus on the chassis or frame, drive train, engine, suspension and exterior construction when selecting a particular RV model.

Bottom line - What’s underneath your motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel is the most important aspect and should take top priority in your decision process. Focusing on these important features will ultimately determine how satisfied you are with your purchase.

   

 

RV News & Articles for Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels & Travel Trailers

RV Industry’s Readies for Decent 2011 Improvement - Even slightly higher fuel costs won’t be good enough to slow growth in the RV industry. The truth is, RV deliveries could grow 9% to 263,100 units from 242,300 units in 2010, in accordance with the most recent prognostication by Richard Curtin, an economist at the University of Michigan.

Facts to Consider When Buying Travel Trailers - Fifth wheels in addition to camper trailers are considered types of travel trailers. They are the recreational vehicles which can be pulled by other vehicles. Travel trailers have many different types.

RV Dealers Have A Positive Outlook for 2011 - Summer is approaching fast and RV shows are in full swing. RV dealers are ready and willing to help potential RV buyers with large inventories and incredible deals. RV shows are reporting an increase in attendance by 20% compared to 2010. One big advantage this year is RV dealers have stocked their inventories and are ready for business. In 2010 RV dealers were having problems securing financing to buy inventory and customers did not have much to choose from.

American's are Hitting the Road Again – Is an RV in your Vacation Plans? You may be just thinking about purchasing an RV or you may be a veteran of the RV lifestyle. In either case you’re in luck, with low interest rates, large inventories and RV dealers slashing their prices – now is the time to buy that motorhome, travel trailer or fifth wheel of your dreams.

Motorhomes Turn Out To Be Popular Again - Motorhomes have grown to be trendy again, but this has not always been the situation. With the sharp decline in the RV segment in 2009 and elevated fuel prices in 2008, class A motorhomes became less pleasing to people.

Six Ways to Increase your Motorhomes Gas Mileage - If you already own a Class A or C Motorhome (gas or diesel), we have some important money saving tips that could save you hundreds when filling up at the gas pump. Motorhomes are considered gas guzzlers and with high fuel prices many RV owners have stopped taking vacations using their motorhomes.

Consumer Buying Into the RV Lifestyle - The last few years have not been kind to the RV business. Sales across the country have dropped by almost half from 2007 to 2009. In some states like Florida and California, they dropped more than that.

Money Saving RV Buying Tips - If you are like most people, you are not comfortable negotiating a price with a RV salesperson. It is estimated that over 75% of RV buyers pay too much for their motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer.

Buying a Used RV - When you go the buy an RV for long-term our short-time use, there are several things you should consider before you purchase an RV. Questions like; how much do you want to spend? How much time to you plan to travel? What floorplan best suites your travel needs? Do you want a towable model like a travel trailer or a motorized vehicle like a motorhome?

RV Ratings - So you are planning on taking a vacation to Florida in a motorhome. Or, you want to travel around the country in an RV and visit popular destinations. Purchasing a recreational vehicle can be confusing with all the different models to choose from.

Motorhome Manufacturers Predict Upturn - Analysts are projecting a 20-25% increase in motorhome sales in 2010, which will translate into more jobs for Elkhart, Indiana where an estimated two-thirds of the nation’s RVs are manufactured.

Will Building “GREEN” Help the RV Industry? A number of RV experts believe, “Green” is the answer to turning the industry around. For the past couple of years the buzz word has been, Green. It’s more than just improving gas mileage. From fuel economy to fuel cells, solar panels to wind power, green technology is becoming an important force in the RV industry.

Buying a Motorhome? Looking for motorhomes for sale and deciding which one is good for you starts with determining your wants and understanding what your budget is like. How much do you want to spend for a new motorhome?

Choosing the Right Fifth Wheel - The best advice I can give to someone who wants to do full-time RVing is to attend an RV show in your area. These are usually held in the late winter or early spring in most large cities.

RV Buyers Looking at Fifth Wheels for Full Time Use - "Fifth Wheels" and "Fifth Wheel Trailers" are all terms that refer to a type of travel trailer. The term refers to a style of trailer with a raised front end which hitches to a truck using a special hitching method.

RV Manufacturers Sees Pent-Up Demand in United States - After facing one of the worst downturns in RV industry many dealers are starting to see a pent-up demand for its products. With lack of financing and an uncertain economic future buyers put off their purchase of an RV.

New Travel Trailers PROs & CONs - Are you considering buying a travel trailer? There are so many decisions to make. Do you want a new or used trailer? Is this going to be a cash purchase or financed?

Used Travel Trailers PROs & CONs - Are you considering buying a travel trailer? There are so many decisions to make. Should you get a motor home, 5th wheel, toy hauler or travel trailer? Learn about our RV reviews.

Large Travel Trailers - If you are excited about traveling and are always looking for ways to flee the rat race with your friends and family, then a travel trailer is perfect for you.

Light-Weight Travel Trailers are Turning Some Heads - So you love to travel and are always after fun adventures with your friends and family, then a lightweight travel trailer could be the perfect option for you.

Lower gas prices: Could it help struggling RV industry? - Across the country consumers are enjoying the drop in gas prices during the last few weeks. It was more than four-dollars a gallon this summer, but gas is now around $1.60 in most states.

Diesel or Gas MotorHome? Which is Better? - So you’re considering buying a motor home, Class A or Class C. In this article I will discuss an age old question and one I get asked a lot, should I buy gas or diesel...

Which RV Model is the Best? - Are you planning to purchase a new or used RV? This article will help you determine the best approach for selecting the right RV, (recreational vehicle) for you and your family. The first decision that needs to be made is which type of RV I should buy? This is the most common question asked by buyers...

Consider Renting an RV - Are you considering buying an RV? Let me be more specific, a Class A or C Motorhome? It could be either gas or diesel and they vary in length from 24 to 42 feet. Most RVs today are fully furnished homes with flat-screen TV’s, leather furniture, satellite Internet, king size bed and full size washer and dryer.

Fifth Wheel Buying Tips for Savvy RV Buyers - A fifth wheel trailer is a type of unit that is towed by a truck with a special hitch. It provides accommodations for sleeping, bathing, dining and relaxation. A fifth wheel has all the comforts of home...

Light-Weight Travel Trailers are Turning Some Heads - So you love to travel and are always after fun adventures with your friends and family, then a lightweight travel trailer could be the perfect option for you. With a spacious interior and cargo...

RV Reviews - There are a number of buying guides for RV'ers today but none combined buying tips with a fair rating system, until now! To fulfill this need we at J R Consumer Resources Inc. have published an RV comparison guide.

RV Ratings - Are you in the market for a new or used RV? J R Consumer Resources has done all the research for you! Check out our RV Ratings to help in your purchase of your new recreational vehicle.

RV Rentals - If your not ready to buy a recreational vehicle, renting an RV may be the right choice for you. Find out the benefits of renting an Recreational Vehicle as opposed to buying one right now.

Class C Motorhome - Class c motor homes have spacious accommodations and come with a space for a kitchen, bathroom and washroom...

Fifth Wheel - Fifth wheel vehicles are the vehicles that have different compartments between the driving compartment and the home compartment. Fifth-wheel vehicles comprise of a powered car in the front and a trailer attached at the rear...

Motorhome Rental - Motorhome rentals are based on the features which are provided with the motor home. There are classes upon which the rentals of the motorhomes depend...

RV Dealer - Finding the right RV dealerships is one of the most important factors in buying or renting of RV...

RV Guide - When considering the cost of owning an RV, you must include the cost of service, maintenance, repair and refurbishing.

Best RV - A used or “previously loved”, RV can be the best RV for most consumers looking to get the best RV value on the market today.

Travel Trailer - A trailer that is more comfortable, sheltered and protected than a tent and can be towed behind a road vehicle is known as a travel trailer...

Buy a Toy Hauler - Toy haulers are the latest wrinkle in the RV industry, and although in a sense they are another example of American excess, in a very American way, they are a needed accessory for some people.

Buying a Travel Trailer - If you are comfortable pulling a trailer around behind you and you don’t mind unhitching at your destination so that you can tour unencumbered, this might be just the thing for you.

Classes of Motor Homes and RVs - RV means Recreational Vehicle. From the moment that name was coined, it has been a work in progress. There are now three almost distinct classes of motorhomes, Class A, Class B, and Class C, and who knows how many classes of towable travel or camping trailers.

Winnebago - Say RV in some circles and the only answer you will get is “Winnebago.” Winnebago Industries of Iowa, USA is surely a major name in the motorhome industry.

Fleetwood - Fleetwood makes several brand names of motorhomes and has lines of products covering the entire gamut of RVs.

Travel Trailers - The term “travel trailer” loosely describes any and all trailers used as a home away from home. The fact that they are trailers means that they are towed, rather than self-propelled.

Modular Home - Learn about the modular housing industry and how these homes are made. Choose from over 169 builders that are rated and reviewed in "The Complete Guide to Modular Homes".

Audi Wheels - A great place to buy wheels for you vehicle.

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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