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Quality of Construction Customer's Satisfaction Dealer Ratings Resale Value Many RV buyers considering a motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer are overwhelmed with all the choices and models being offered today. Our RV ratings and reviews will teach you who's who in the industry and how RV manufacturers compare to one another. We also list BEST SELLING RV MODELS based on interviews and research, which is a wonderful resource for any RV Buyer. By understanding how RV manufacturers compare to each other is the first step in deciding which models to consider. Our RV Rating Guides focuses on: Class A motorhomes - Diesel & Gas Class C motorhomes – Diesel & Gas Fifth wheels, (including toy haulers) Travel trailers -- Select a State -- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennesse Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Free RV Special Report by Randall Eaton If you're considering buying a new RV or a used RV this report is a must read. This report covers; motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers. In our, "Learn How To Spot A Well-Built RV" you will learn how RVs are constructed and types of materials being used. You will also learn what questions to ask and important buying tips that could save you thousands of dollars during the negotiating process. Please click on state above where you live & fill out a simple form to receive your FREE RV REPORT.

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Rating Chart Definitions Below

(R) = Ranking: The first category at top of the chart is, (R). Each manufacturer will be placed according to total points received within each classification.

Class: The second category called, “Class” is broken up into three separate parts:

• (P)………..Premium
• (AA)……...Above Average
• (E)………..Economy

Most buyers have a budget or set amount they are willing to pay for a particular product based on perceived value. An RV buyer will typically fall into one of the three categories listed above. Whether you’re a upper-end buyer, above average buyer or an entry-level buyer this guide will help you focus on companies that meet your expectations and comfort level.

In the example above Company A is #1 in the premium category. Company B and C are also in the #1 position based on their classification. It would not be fair to compare Company A to Company C because both are appealing to different types of buyers with construction differences and prices.

(P) = Premium: Denotes that the product is well-appointed, offers excellent performance and utilizes quality materials. This type of product is priced accordingly and is considered top of the line or the best of the best. Manufacturers that fall into the premium category are appealing to upper-end buyers with quality and style being the most important.

(AA) = Above Average: Denotes that the product offers many popular features, performs well and uses quality materials at a price below the top of the line products. Companies that fall into the above average category are appealing to mid-range buyers, price and quality both playing an important role.

(E) = Economy: Denotes that the product offers satisfactory performance with basic features only, at an affordable price for those on a tight budget. Companies that fall into the economy category are appealing to entry-level buyers, price being the biggest factor.

Type: The third category called, Type, refers to a specific type of RV being featured:

• (AD) Class A diesel motorhome
• (AG) Class A gas motorhome
• (C)   Class C motorhomes
• (FW) Fifth wheel trailers
• (TT) Travel trailer

Manufacturer: The forth category is the name of the particular RV manufacturer being rated.

Overall Price Range: The fifth category in the sample rating chart is intended to give our readers an overview of prices being offered by a particular manufacturer. For example, a motorhome manufacturer may only offer luxury motor coaches costing $350,000 and up. This is an important category because RV buyers can focus on a manufacturer that builds products in their price range.

Categories 6, 7, 8 and 9 comprise the ratings for each manufacturer. While there are many different approaches or criteria we could use to rate each company, we decided to focus on:

• (C) Construction
• (CS) Customer satisfaction
• (DR) Dealer rating
• (RV) Resale value

Within each category a manufacturer receives a rating based on our research and data collected. Each category C, CS, DR and RV has a possible 25 points, a 100 being a perfect score.

(C) = Construction: Most, if not all, RV buyers are concerned with the construction of the unit being considered. Category 6, “Construction” is an important factor in the overall rating of each manufacturer. To learn more about how we arrived at our conclusions regarding construction, please see Chapter 4, (Construction Methods & Techniques).

(CS) = Customer Satisfaction: We spoke with many RV owners and listened to what they had to say. Their experience and insight was especially helpful regarding the area of customer satisfaction. We have spent hundreds of hours speaking with different individuals both in and outside of the industry. We have also read a number of studies that have been conducted by universities and other non profit organizations, which have been helpful. Chapter 5 goes into more detail about how we arrived at our conclusions regarding customer satisfaction.

(DR) = Dealer Rating: In category 8 many different RV dealers and salespeople were interviewed to arrive at our conclusions. Both perspectives are important and help paint a broad overview of the industry and how RV dealers view the different manufacturers. We did not stop there; we spoke with other important groups and organizations like RVDA, (Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association) or RVIA, (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association) who work in conjunction with the industry. Their thoughts and comments also helped bring into focus the way we were going to approach this topic. Please refer to Chapter 6, (Dealer Ratings), which goes into more detail about this subject.

(RV) = Resale Value: Many we spoke with were concerned about resale value which is category 9. Chapter 7 takes a more in-depth look at this topic and how we arrived at our conclusions.

Total Points: All four categories, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are totaled to determine overall ranking and position within each classification.

Rating: My staff and I decided to use a point system for rating individual RV manufacturers.

9 – 10 points…………….Excellent
7 - 8 points…………….Very Good
5 – 6 points…………….Average
3 – 4 points…………….Below Average
1 – 2 points…………….Poor

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Popular RV model rating chart - New for 2008 - In addition to rating over 99% of RV Manufacturers we also rate popular RV models for 2007–2008.  We rate the most popular models in each classification to give our readers an overview rating.  The editorial staff of J R Consumer Resources rated popular models based on; perceived value, style and price. We arrived at our conclusions by speaking with previous RV owners, attending various RV shows and research. A popular model that receives a five star rating is considered excellent while a one star rating is considered poor.

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RV Ratings - Popular RV model rating charts

In addition to rating RV manufacturers we also rate Popular RV Models for 2007 – 2008. This is not a model specific RV Comparison Guide where we rate all RV models ever produced.  We do rate the most popular models in each classification to give our readers and overview rating. To rate all RV models would be impossible to put in printed form, because the size of this publication would consist of a thousand pages or more and be cost prohibited.

At the end of chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11 we list the most popular RV models in our, “Popular RV Model Rating Chart”. The editorial staff of J R Consumer Resources rated popular models based on; perceived value, style and price. We arrived at our conclusions by speaking with previous owners, attending various RV shows and research.

We remain committed to our readers by offering unbiased information about the RV industry. 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 this guide 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 RV industry to promote their products or lifestyle.