My 20 Years of RV Adventures

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Summary: Read this book before buying your first RV or it's downhill!
Review: Excellent book on the perils of RV'ing without proper research.If anyone is thinking of buying any size RV please save yourself a lot of possible trouble and read this book. Mr Gracey's checklist on pages 14 through 21 is worth more than the cost of the book.The story of his misadventures of his first RV purchase dramatizes what can happen when you purchase an RV the wrong way.This is a super book that will save time and money.

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Summary: A complaint letter disguised as a book....
Review: First, I was surprised at the small size of the book, 5 ½ by 8 3/8 inches. Second, I was surprised that the entire text was double-spaced. Third, I was surprised that there were only 44 tiny pages of double-spaced text. There is not even an index. This is not a book, it is a short report, written as if it were for a high-school composition class. The whole thing would probably fit on 5 regular-sized pages, single spaced.

He begins by saying "We enjoyed our RV" and from that point, tears it all apart. He continually uses the term "RV when referring to his motorhome. On page 8, he makes a distinction between an "RV" (meaning motorhome) and a travel trailer. A travel trailer IS an RV! A motorhome is also an RV. RV is the industry term for travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel, truck-camper, tent-trailer, etc. He doesn't know the difference.

The author spent 27 pages complaining about his motorhome, which he constantly refers to as an RV. He began on page 21 complaining about the ordering process, the pick-up process, the way the rig is constructed, and the lack of English-speaking employees in the factory. Then on page 45, he rips apart "snowbirds." He takes plenty of time to complain about buying a "park model" and his problems with it, with his lot, and with Yuma, AZ. This guy doesn't like anything!

This is nothing more than a big complaint letter, disguised as a book. It took me less than one hour to read during dinner. Rather than waste your money on this "report," spend in on a REAL book about RVing from Joe and Kay Peterson or some of the other GOOD books by actual RVers.

Those who think it is a good book need to read some REAL RV books!!!

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Summary: Mention the good with the bad.
Review: First, I was surprised at the small size of the book, 5 ½ by 8 3/8 inches. Second, I was surprised that the entire text was double-spaced. Third, I was surprised that there were only 44 tiny pages of double-spaced text. There is not even an index. This is not a book, it is a short report, written as if it were for a high-school composition class. The whole thing would probably fit on 5 regular-sized pages, single spaced.

He begins by saying "We enjoyed our RV" and from that point, tears it all apart. He continually uses the term "RV when referring to his motorhome. On page 8, he makes a distinction between an "RV" (meaning motorhome) and a travel trailer. A travel trailer IS an RV! A motorhome is also an RV. RV is the industry term for travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel, truck-camper, tent-trailer, etc. He doesn't know the difference.

The author spent 27 pages complaining about his motorhome, which he constantly refers to as an RV. He began on page 21 complaining about the ordering process, the pick-up process, the way the rig is constructed, and the lack of English-speaking employees in the factory. Then on page 45, he rips apart "snowbirds." He takes plenty of time to complain about buying a "park model" and his problems with it, with his lot, and with Yuma, AZ. This guy doesn't like anything!

This is nothing more than a big complaint letter, disguised as a book. It took me less than one hour to read during dinner. Rather than waste your money on this "report," spend in on a REAL book about RVing from Joe and Kay Peterson or some of the other GOOD books by actual RVers.

Those who think it is a good book need to read some REAL RV books!!!

Rating:
Summary: A complaint letter disguised as a book....
Review: First, I was surprised at the small size of the book, 5 ½ by 8 3/8 inches. Second, I was surprised that the entire text was double-spaced. Third, I was surprised that there were only 44 tiny pages of double-spaced text. There is not even an index. This is not a book, it is a short report, written as if it were for a high-school composition class. The whole thing would probably fit on 5 regular-sized pages, single spaced.

He begins by saying "We enjoyed our RV" and from that point, tears it all apart. He continually uses the term "RV when referring to his motorhome. On page 8, he makes a distinction between an "RV" (meaning motorhome) and a travel trailer. A travel trailer IS an RV! A motorhome is also an RV. RV is the industry term for travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel, truck-camper, tent-trailer, etc. He doesn't know the difference.

The author spent 27 pages complaining about his motorhome, which he constantly refers to as an RV. He began on page 21 complaining about the ordering process, the pick-up process, the way the rig is constructed, and the lack of English-speaking employees in the factory. Then on page 45, he rips apart "snowbirds." He takes plenty of time to complain about buying a "park model" and his problems with it, with his lot, and with Yuma, AZ. This guy doesn't like anything!

This is nothing more than a big complaint letter, disguised as a book. It took me less than one hour to read during dinner. Rather than waste your money on this "report," spend in on a REAL book about RVing from Joe and Kay Peterson or some of the other GOOD books by actual RVers.

Those who think it is a good book need to read some REAL RV books!!!

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Summary: Very little info about actual rv'ing, full or part time...
Review: I awaited this book to help us decide on what type/make of rv to purchase, as we are not very knowledgable on the subject. I was dissapointed to receive a book with only about 50 pages, several of which were copies of other pages, and about 20 of the 50 were about an rv that is no longer on the market. I was hoping to learn some of the differences, the plus/minus between the different types of rv's, ie 5th wheels, trailers, motor homes, truck campers, etc. I think I've learned much more reading the advertising brocures of the different manufacturers and talking to salespeople about their product. I do not recommend this book. So as not to sound like sour grapes, I have purchased many how to and information type books and have never felt compelled to give a review such as this. I've wasted my money, don't waste yours.

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Summary: Very Informative
Review: I can understand that the book might ruffle a few feathers of "High Pressure RV sales people" as they do not want the buyers to be well informed when checking out an RV. I do not feel that the author wanted to evaluate all RV manufacturers, just his OWN experiences. I found the book "My 20 years of RV Adventures" very informative! The book is about the author's 20 years of adventures. Also, maybe Tennessee should do a spell check before submitting reviews!

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Summary: Poorly written and of little value.
Review: I found this book to be very poorly written and of little value to a newcomer to the RV world. The poor grammer makes it hard to read... an editorial review was obviously omitted. The author claims to have owned six RVs, but describes only two, and only one by name. Almost half the book is devoted to a bad experience he had with one manufacturer. He uses RV jargon without explaining what it means. He gives no information about quality manufacturers or best values, and he doesn't explain the different types of RVs. He provides no information about RV associations, other sources of RV information, clubs, etc. In summary, the book fell well below expectations and will be of very little value to most readers.

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Summary: A bit of additional review.
Review: I would like to add to my previous review, after rereading the book one more time. In particular I found his descriptions of pitfalls easy to understand and most helpful. I'm sure his not naming particular manufacturers is wise, as over periods of time they probably rectified weaknesses in later models. The book leaves it up to you to determine if the many pitfalls are apparent in any RV you may be checking out. It seems obvious that sound critique should be welcome to the buyer, but looked on by an RV salesperson with a jaundiced eye. Oh yes, the price is right, also.

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Summary: Mention the good with the bad.
Review: The author makes some very valid and helpful points to be aware of when purchasing an RV, new or used, and in deciding if you should use it for the occasional trip or go full-time. He does, however, seem to focus entirely on the negative aspects of rving. He mentions that he and his wife enjoyed their rv trips at the beginning of the book, so I think it would only have been fair to have shared some of his enjoyable experiences with rvs as well as the unpleasant ones. Still, overall, it was not a bad book; I found it quite easy to read, and again, it does bring up some very important Buyer Beware warnings. Perhaps he would consider writing a less one-sided sequel?

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Summary: Very little info about actual rv'ing, full or part time...
Review: This book is for the prospective RV buyer, used or new. The book while humerous and quite entertaining at times shows the pitfalls of buying and owning an RV without the first hand knowledge of prior ownership. I never imagined that RV's could be on the road in various states of disrepair, truly buyer beware with some RV manufacturers....though as Mr. Gracey points out, many of the poor mfgs are now out of business. Buy this book if your interested in learning about the RV you may purchase or buy it because it's entertaining. You won't believe the trials and tribulations associated with Gracey's RV's.