Total Lack of Integrity

[retiredhappy]

Last Saturday my son-in-law drove me to Stahlman Bros RV in New Braunfels to look at three Class B's I had seen on their website. One had been sold several days before and not taken off their website. (Can you say "bait and switch"). One was a total piece of crap. The 3rd one had two jump seats behind the driver and passenger seats that made into bed but ONLY for small children. I talked to Christie, the manager, and told her exactly how much I had to spend and what I needed. She told me she had a trade-in coming in Thurs or Friday and to call her. Well Friday comes and I call and speak with her four times. I flat asked her if it was within my budget and she tells me she can make it happen and that I really needed to come look at it Saturday. Sooooo, John, Melissa and I drive (one and a half hours) to look at it. We get there 30 minutes after they open and there's a man coming out of the unit. We both head to the office (Christie isn't there) and speak with her assistant, EArl. Turns out Christie had called this man and told him he needed to come look at it, too. Tells him $20,000 and me $18,000. Long story short - he buys it and I leave. I'm beginning to think I'm not meant to have another rig. The really bad thing is that this is about the only place that carries older Class B's in this end of Texas. That's twice I've been screwed out of a rig that appeared perfect for me. What ever happened to doing business with honest people whose word was good. Disappointed and angry doesn't even begin to cover it.

[bluepinecones]

What a bummer, Karen.
Just keep trying; know there IS an RV out there with your name on it!
I do agree that the Class Bs seem to be a bit harder to find as that is what I was looking for when I started my RV search. Maybe you should consider one of the small Cs - they seem to be a bit more plentiful and comparably priced.

[VickieP]

Karen, I know this is frustrating for you but please don't give up. I know enough about you from here & one gtg to know that you're not a quitter! You can do this, just take a deep breath & get on with it. Keep searching for the same or adjust your wants/needs to see if maybe there is something that you might be flexible on...if not, then just keep looking for the same. You'll find it.

[Bethers]

Unfortunately, I expect that from dealers. Sad to say. You had a bad experience with both a dealer and a private party now. It's so sad the way so many people do business these days. But please don't give up. And I agree, look at some of the B+ at least - some even have the double twins in the back that you want.

[Dawn309]

Karen,

I have been looking at Class C's in the Fort Worth area. I will start watching for B's in your price range too. Is Fort Worth too far for you to travel?

Dawn

[dayspring39]

It sounds like they were trying to get a bidding war started... bummer
Kathleen

[retiredhappy]

In order for me to actually go look at a rig it needs to be closer to Kerrville than Dallas or Ft Worth, both of which are hours away. I just can't afford to keep dipping into my funds to just go look. I've already spent two months worth of run-around gas just going to New Braunfels twice. I will probably have to keep dealing with Stahlman cause they are the only dealer that handles older class B's. I don't want a small C. I want something small enough to park in my driveway and go sightseeing with instead of towing. A 24 footer is only 6' less than what I already had and I feel like I would have to tow which I don't want to do anymore. If its meant to be it'll happen. I not so upset about not finding the right rig as I am about the integrity of people out there these days. I'm old enough to remember when a person's word was as good as a written contract. Now it seems so many are greedy and dishonest and out only for themselves. Sad huh?

[WickedLady]

I'm also old enough to remember that, Karen. Unfortunately, those dealers have retired and the young ones are only out for the $$$ and the heck with integrity.

[Gentleladybear]

Have you checked for private sellers online? Sometimes one could be right in your front door.

[Sandersmr]

Also, keep checking the PPL website. There is now a location in New Braunfels. Maybe they will get something before Stahlmans. Unfortunately they only have 2 listed right now that aren't sale pending and one is almost brand new. There is a Class C listed with twin beds, but it was a C you just sold, correct?

[gjkl]

try this site. this is where i got mine from. they shipped it to my front door on a truck. they really did good by me.


http://www.arbogastrvs.com/used-invento ... Motorhome&

[cpatinjones]

Gosh! I am so sorry to hear about your experience. Yep, no integrity.

Don't give up, there is one for you out there.