Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 21 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 4 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:06/17/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We bought a used camper in October 2022 and didn't use it over the first winter we owned it since the campground it resides in is closed till May 2023. The camper front slide out has a significant leak we did not notice at the time of sale. The camper started leaking badly June 2023. We essentially only slept in the camper 5 times till rain made noticeable damage on the interior. We closed the camper October 2023 for season and I was going to replace the seals outside the camper where we thought the problem existed. May 2024 the campground reopens again and I bought new seals for the outside slide out only to find a large gap at the one end. I had a mobile RV repair service who frequents our campground assess the damage. They said the floorboards are rotted out and it wasn't something that happened overnight. Furthermore there is an obvious patch jobs on the inside that we as new camper owners would have never picked up on. I feel we were sold a camper that was covered up with it's problems. To repair the leak it's going to cost us $4475 to do the service and $575 to pull it out of the campground and return after repair. The repair service has to literally take apart the slide out to do the repair which is significant work. Our current principle on the loan is $15K for a camper that doesn't work right. I'm looking for reimbursement for the repair services.
I have contacted the GM at Delmarva RV and he said our timeline is too long to consider repairs with their company. I do understand that, but the patch job is what I'm very upset with. We got scammed from the beginning and now the structural damage is our problem.Business Response
Date: 06/22/2024
**** *****
I am sorry if you are disappointed, that was never our
intention. When you purchase a preowned or used unit, sometimes they have
preexisting repairs. Prior to completing the purchase customers are scheduled for a walk
through with a member of our staff. Every customer can walk through the unit
they select for purchase, ask any questions, many customers even have third
party inspections done prior to the purchase. This walkthrough is specifically to help a new purchaser become familiar with their new camper, be provided with educational information and an opportunity for every customer to inspect the unit and ask any questions they may have prior to their purchase. After you have completed the walkthrough,
you sign your buyer’s paperwork.
To summarize your complaint as we understand.You purchased a used 2015 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPESS 310BH in October of 2022.
You had the unit parked in a campground for 7 months and did not check on your unit until May of 2023.
In June of 2023 you noticed a leak, however, did not request service at that time, according to your complaint you closed the camper 4 months later in October of 2023 without addressing the leak in your camper.
You purchased new seals in May of 2024, and had a mobile technician assess the damage to your slide in May of 2024, 11 months after you noticed a leak.
You contacted the dealership and processed a BBB complaint in June of 2024. Close to two years after your purchase.
You purchased it in October of 2022, noticed the issue in
June of 2023. With it being that far out of the purchase date, there are a ton
of factors to take into consideration. It looks to me that you had knowledge a
year ago, in June of 2023 but did nothing to remedy it until last month, May of
2024, a year later.Even if the campgrounds do close in October, you had almost 4 months to have it addressed beforehand. Looking back at your file, you
have signed everything including a "we-owe" signed by all parties
that nothing else owed by the dealer. Delmarva RV Center will not be paying for
any repairs. Too much time has lapsed and there are obvious signs of customer
neglect. Ignoring a leaking RV slide-out even for a brief period of time can
lead to extensive water damage, including rotting of the floor and subflooring,
and structural deterioration.Customer Answer
Date: 06/25/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.
Regards,Complaint ID: 21862372
Initial Complaint
Date:06/07/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Trailer was purchased in April 2024. The $26,000 cost included preparation of the trailer to include cleaning and minor repairs of loose wall trim, inoperative door lock and tv’s not connecting to antenna. The trailer has an infestation of ants that the company fails to address. Purchase included a 30 day warranty. The company failed to clean the trailer and now refuses to repair previously identified deficiencies.
Request company to make repairs to trim, door lock and tv connection. Request company to provide products or company to hire exterminator to eliminate ant infestation. Company employee Lisa Trice has been the principal company employee who is refusing to address issues.Business Response
Date: 06/19/2024
Mr. ******,
There has never been an unwillingness
demonstrated to perform the reasonable repairs. We try our absolute best
to repair everyone's camper. I am sorry you feel like we have
not met your expectations, that is never our intention and not
how we've managed to run our business for the past 30 years.I
thought I would take this time to clear up a few misleading
comments included in your complaint. You, with your mother purchased a USED,
2019 Forest River Chaparral from Delmarva RV Center. There is
no charge for cleaning or preparing the unit, this is part of the process of the sale. Both you and
your mother signed documentation acknowledging you had seen
all components of the RV to be operational, in addition you
completed an inspection and signed off on the inspection form
in which you accept the unit “AS IS” – in its
current condition. For clarification, the 30-Day
warranty you mentioned is a 50/50 Appliance ONLY warranty. The 30-Day warranty is not applicable for the repairs you had
requested. Pease refer to your buyer’s order and related sales paperwork, if there are questions or clarification is
necessary, please contact our office.The details of three minor repairs we
have completed, one piece of loose trim, we tightened a screw,
we corrected the wiring to the cable someone had set up
incorrectly and installed a replacement entry door lock. When
a customer has a complaint about our services, we take them
seriously and always want to try to make things right whenever
possible.Although we have completed the repairs
as your mother requested, negative comments and reviews
continue to be posted. Based on many phone calls with your father, mother, and you, the emails with your mother, google review initiated by your father, and BBB filings
you have initiated, we understand there truly is no way to
appease you.After careful review of the sales and
service folders the position of Delmarva RV Center Inc. is we
have done our due diligence to accommodate all reasonable
requests and resolve any outstanding claims made by you and or
you family.Customer Answer
Date: 06/25/2024
Better Business Bureau:
This business still conveniently refuses to address their failure to clean the trailer and further refusal to address the ant infestation. The business pays lip service. Lisa lied by saying she would provide some compensation for the business failure to clean the trailer and some compensation for the ant infestation. The business only took action weeks after the purchase and only as a result of the BBB complaint. We expect monetary compensation for the three hours my daughter spent doing the cleaning job which the salesman said was part of the purchase. We also had to purchase $25 worth of ant products which are not working .The salesman forced us to accept the dirty trailer by saying we would have to arrange our own transportation of the trailer while still paying nearly $500 for the hauler they provided. I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 21816754
Business Response
Date: 07/15/2024
Delmarva RV Center provides a basic cleaning and walkthrough
of each unit sold. There has never been an unwillingness demonstrated by
Delmarva RV Center to perform the reasonable repairs and address any concern
the customer has brought to our attention. When the customer
contacted our office after accepting delivery of the unit, they were advised if
they were not happy with the cleaning to bring in the unit at any time
convenient to them and we would have the cleaning staff address any outstanding
concerns. The
customer has repeatedly refused to bring the unit to our facility to allow us
the opportunity to address these specific concerns.Delmarva RV Center Inc. has done due diligence to accommodate all
reasonable requests and resolve any outstanding claims made by the
customer.Initial Complaint
Date:06/04/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I purchased a camper from Delmarva Rv at which time they also sold me on th E2 weight distribution system. After a couple uses the bolts on the system actually sheared off. Which could have been a serious safety issue. When I contacted the manufacturer of the system they informed me that the system would not work with my camper according to installation specifications. So I contacted Delmarva Rv to explain to them the issue and the fact that they sold me a product that was unable to be used on my camper and potentially a safety issue. At which time they told me they put the same system on every camper. So basically they have put the same system on other campers at the wrong measurements. Alls I asked from them was to replace the system with the correct one. They have told me that too much time has passed (1 year) even though we only were able to go on a couple trips. When I explained to them that it takes a couple of times of 1/2” steel bending back and forth to shear they agreed but have said that it’s not their problem. Even though at the end of the day they sold me the wrong system for my camper and installed it to the wrong specifications (as per the manufacturer). All I am looking for is them to replace the system with the proper one or refund me my money and I will gladly give them back the one they sold me.Business Response
Date: 07/01/2024
After speaking with the customer this issue has been resolved.Initial Complaint
Date:08/22/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My husband and I purchased a 2023 GD RV in feb from Delmarva North. By April both skylights were leaking into the camper. We called to have them replaced, we’re told they couldn’t get us in until june, but then that week said they couldn’t get it done in time, so rescheduled us for Aug.1st. the weekend before when we had it out the AC unit started freezing, and the fridge stoped cooling. Then we noticed what looked like the weld on our hitch breaking. when we brought it in we told them our main concern was the safety with the hitch because the weld looked bad. After a week of it being there we called to check in, and we’re told they had some sickness going around and we’re backed up and wouldn’t get to even LOOK at our camper, so come back and pick it up. We told them they had u til aug 17th, and that our hitch needs to be looked at it wasn’t safe. finally we got ahold of Lisa who that the weld was bad and she would make sure it was taken care of and wouldn’t let it leave like that. the day before we go to pick it up we talked to someone up front who said that an inspector from GD came down and looked at it, and said it was just an “ugly weld” but totally fine. they spray painted it black. and that the next day before we got there they would be doing the skylights and checking the AC. when my husband arrived around 5pm on the 17th, they had the camper still pulled out and the Forman said he “fixed” our AC. but didn’t have any paper work on it, just that it was fixed. we asked about the skylights, he said he had to order them. he finally found the paperwork and said oh sorry I didn’t know. we asked for the paper work on the hitch he said he didn’t have it either.We filed a claim with Grand Design, and i asked if they had copies of the work done and hitch inspected by their company he said no such work order existed and there was nothing on our file about any diagnostic or repair that was done at all the 17 days it was at the shop.Business Response
Date: 09/06/2023
There has never been any unwillingness demonstrated in performing the
repairs, It's the sole purpose and number one goal of our service department.
The unit was at the Delmarva RV Center, service department, location for just a
little over ten business days. With such
a short time frame the expectation of having all repairs completed is simply
not realistic. Because you requested to
pick up your unit before we could complete the full diagnosis the items you had
identified as most urgent were addressed prior to pick up including submitting
photos to warranty and relocation of a sensor probe in the AC unit.
We try our very best to repair everyone's camper. When a customer has a
complaint about our services, we take them seriously and always want to try to
make things right whenever possible.
When it comes to RVs, nothing moves fast, including RV service. It can be
a rather tedious and lengthy process.
Servicing can take longer when you need work covered by a warranty
claim. It’s important to note the approval process, shortages in staffing,
increased business, communication errors, and shortages on parts can all cause
delays. When you factor in weekends, holidays, and vacations, and the human
factor, while the service center may expect a repair to take a week, it can
quickly turn into several weeks or even months.
As we have discussed with your husband because you needed to pick up your
unit on a specific day, not all the work requested had been completed. We continue to stay in touch and are working
with you, the customer, and manufacturer to ensure all concerns are properly
addressed and resolved. As of 9/6/2023,
the unit has not been brought back to the dealer service center or scheduled to
complete the mentioned and other repairs.
We understand your concerns related to the hitch and continue to submit
information as requested by the manufacturer.
As for additional diagnosis work for the function and operations of the
refrigerator and air-conditioning, the unit will need to come back into our
shop for evaluation. A member of our
service team will contact you to schedule an appointment.Customer Answer
Date: 09/14/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.
Regards,Complaint ID: 20509399
My RV had been on the schedule for 5 months prior to it being brought into Delmarva to be fixed. Their lack of communication with one another and organization is why my skylights that had been on the schedule and ordered since may, then they didn’t even attempt to install them and recently admitted they didn’t even look at our unit untill right before it needed to be picked up. We had been told previously this was a 1 hour job, and we dropped it off for 17 days, and they still couldn’t even get that done. As for servicing our AC, there was no documentation that they did anything, and since then the AC unit still doesn’t work half the time. But my main issue is they did not take the proper channels to ensure the crack in the Frame was either A safe and not going to endanger anyone with continued use, or B send photos to the manufacture and find out what needed to be done to ensure it was safe. They were simply too busy and understaffed to deal with it, so they passed the blame onto a lower employee when we picked it up and we were told it was looked at and fine. Since then we have contacted the manufacture and found it is in fact not fine, it’s unsafe to use. And Delmarva continues to just blame anyone else, when they knew the unit wasn’t safe but didn’t have the time to deal with it either so they gave it back to us and let us leave and continue on 2 more trips putting our lives and anyone else’s at risk. As for the Unit not being brought back to them, we were told not to travel with it, and we still have 3 more trips left that we needed our brand new RV for, that now we have to pay for hotels those weekends! And still continue paying for a brand new RV that no one can seem to find time to fix, or how to fix the weld breaking. It should not take 5 months to schedule an apt, then drive 4 hours round trip, be 3 weeks without our RV, and another 4 hour round trip to pick up our unit to not have a single item even addressed. We have been mislead by the service manager, lied to by the Forman, and other service department employees. It’s inexcusable to have a brand new RV with so many issues and a group of people who arnt on the same page and can’t get anything accomplished. They told us they needed it for a week, we gave them 17 days, and they told us they didn’t even look at it because they didn’t have time.Business Response
Date: 09/28/2023
When it comes to RVs, nothing moves fast, including RV service. It
can be a rather tedious and lengthy process.
Servicing can take longer when you need work covered by a warranty
claim. It’s important to note the approval process, shortages in staffing,
increased business, communication errors, and shortages on parts can all cause
delays. When you factor in weekends, holidays, and vacations, and the human
factor, while the service center may expect a repair to take a week, it can
quickly turn into several weeks or even months.
Again, there has never been any unwillingness demonstrated in
performing the repairs, It's the sole purpose and number one goal of our
service department. The unit was at the Delmarva RV Center, service department,
location for just a little over ten business days. We have a calendar
full of people, just as yourself who are in line with scheduled service
appointments and we will not move them to the back of the line because of your
schedule.... Just as we would not ever put you in the back of the line for
someone else. With such a short time
frame the expectation of having all repairs completed is simply not
realistic.We understand your concerns related to the hitch. As stated in our email dated 9/15/2023, based
on photos provided by both the customer **** ****** and Delmarva RV Center Inc
warranty administrator, LCI's determination is this is damage not a defect.
Because LCI has determined this to be damage Grand Design has denied the
warranty claim. Due to the determination
of damage the manufacturer, Grand Design, and/or Delmarva RV Center Inc will
not provide additional assistance in this claim. This repair is the sole responsibility of the
customer/owner.As for additional diagnosis work for the function and operations
of the refrigerator and air-conditioning as well as install of the replacement
skylights, the unit will need to be scheduled to return to our service center for
evaluation. You are also welcome to contact Grand Design customer service
(574-825-9679) for a referral to another authorized dealer closer to your
residence to complete the repairs.Initial Complaint
Date:06/06/2023
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We bought our 2007 Terry Travel Trailer in May of last year. We were contacted and was told we needed to get it inspected for our tags. We opened our slide to secure items before dropping off at Preston Ford for inspection. When we tried to close the slide and it would not move. The next day I called RV CTR and asked for help in what to do. They said bring it to us, we don't do mobile service..I can't get the slide to close. So we tried to get it to close, wouldn't move. We call back to the RV CTR and was given a mans name and number who could help us. We called, he came out and we got the slide closed with a pushing and pulling of the slide. He informed us that across the top of the slide it was sagging just enough to keep the slide from coming in. We would need to get that repaired and braced up. So I called RV CTR to make an appt. Jan 2023, we took the camper in and left it. Heard nothing for months, had not been looked, ok I understand that. Said someone would look at it and give us a call. Another few months have gone by, still nothing. In May is when I started trying to find out what was going on. I was told our slide was rotten and it would cost close to $8k. to repair. Our camper is NOT worth that amount. I wanted to know how this happened in such a short time. We NEVER got to use the camper. No way someone didn't know about this before bought. So I said help us find another camper and we will trade this one in, but it needs to be paid for in full, buy this one back and we will move on. No one called. Called again, gave the same story, buy it back and find us something else. Adam called asked about what kind of camper we would like, told him. NEVER heard back from him again. In our frustration, we went to the RV center 2 weeks ago to clean out the camper and get the process started. I wanted to see where it was rotten, I kicked walls, nothing, I looked for water damage, nothing. Sent an email, for a meeting to show the damage, no response.Business Response
Date: 06/09/2023
After several email exchange Delmarva RV Center staff and the customer have connected and are scheduled to meet to review the quote for repairs.Initial Complaint
Date:06/01/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We purchased a camper in May 2022. We only used the camper on 4 occasions and on 2 occasions, it leaked and the 3rd trip the furnace stopped working. We took it in for service in Oct 2022 and did not get it back until Jan 2023. We took our first trip sibce getting it back in May 2023. We got to the campground and discovered the roof was peeled back half way which revealed a crapp repair job by using duct tape and glue. We reached out to Delmarva RV and they told us they are not liable bc its been a year since purchase. We had to pay $637 for temporary emergency repair during our camping trip 3 hours away and now it will cost us an additional $1200 to repair it properly.Business Response
Date: 06/03/2023
The customers purchased a used / preowned, 2017 Forest River
Freedom Express from Delmarva RV Center in May of 2022. Customers brought their unit to the Delmarva
RV Service Center several times in the first year including dropping off after
hours on October 31, 2022. Items in the
repair order included repairing a heater, adjustment to slide, and replacement
of switch at the awning. In the past year, at no time has the customer mentioned a concern
with the roof to our service department.The customer has indeed contacted Delmarva RV Center with the
expectation of, after over a year of owning and using the unit, the company absorbing
the cost of a roofing repair. We have explained to the customer Delmarva RV Center is not responsible for this repair. In our
best effort to support good customer service, several suggestions have been made including facilitating receiving a quote from our subcontractor who does
roofing work and repairs, contacting the warranty company, or contacting her
insurance company. Although our
contractor has reached out to the customer several times, the customer has not
returned their calls or responded.At the time of the purchase the customers participated in RV
schooling provided by a member of our staff. During that time, the customer has
the opportunity for a final walkthrough with a member of our team prior to the
purchase. This time is set aside specifically for a member of our team to meet
with the customer in the unit to provide education and an opportunity for the
customer to inspect the unit and ask any questions they may have. The customer
signed documentation acknowledging they had been shown all components of the RV
to be operational. In addition, they
acknowledged an inspection had been completed by them and they accept the unit in
its current condition. Clearly included
in the paperwork, they acknowledge there are NO warranties implied or stated by
Delmarva RV Center Inc. At the time of
the inspection the only item noted was an issue with an awning that was fixed
at no charge to the customer.In response to the complaint received by customer, after careful review of the sales and service folders the position of Delmarva
RV Center Inc. is we have done our due diligence to accommodate all requests to
resolve any outstanding claims made by the customer.Customer Answer
Date: 06/08/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered. We called in October 2022 to notify Delmarva RV of a leak and the failed furnace. We were given an appointment for January 14. I called back and asked if there was an appointment available sooner than January 14, as I was concerned the leak would do more damage within those 3 months. I spoke with ****, in the service deptarment, who then communicated with my husband in order to coordinate a drop off. **** advised he would "accept it" and they arranged for it to be dropped off on Oct 31. We didnt mention anything about the roof, as we didnt know where the leak was coming from, nor did we have knowledge of any issues with the roof at that time. I assumed the roof would be inspected while they were looking for the source of the leak. In recent weeks, the owner, *****, with whom I have been communicating with, had revealed they never even serviced the unit for potential leaks which was our main concern for taking it in to be serviced in the first place. As far as the "inspection" goes, ***** admitted that they don't allow customers on the roof due to liability. Therefore, access to the roof was never an option for us to inspect.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 20131400
Business Response
Date: 06/22/2023
Based on the requested service for the appointment
originally scheduled in December of 2022 customers had requested “Inspection of
living room slide out – customer states water leaking in it.” It is documented the customer had
advised when speaking with the shop foreman “slide leaks during travel”. An inspection of the slide out was
completed. The problem identified during
diagnosis was seals located at the wheel well. The customer is correct, we did not inspect the
roof. At no time was it requested for
our service department to perform a roof inspection.In the interest of safety for our customers, Effective
January 1, 2023 customers are not permitted to walk around on the roof of the RV’s
without the proper safety equipment. Customers
are always welcome to have a third-party inspection completed by an OSHA certified
inspector. We do have several we refer
customers to.As we had said before, In response to the complaint received
by customer A. E******, after careful review of the sales and service
folders the position of Delmarva RV Center Inc. is we have done our due
diligence to accommodate all requests to resolve any outstanding claims made by
the customer. This includes facilitating
receiving a quote from our subcontractor who does roofing work and repairs,
contacting the warranty company, or contacting the customers insurance company. Although our contractor has reached out to
the customer several times, the customer has not returned their calls or
responded.If the customer is interested in resolving the issue by receiving
a quote from our subcontractor who does roofing work and repairs, assistance
with contacting the warranty company, or contacting the customers insurance
company as necessary we would be happy to help out.Initial Complaint
Date:09/01/2022
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We had appointment on June 9 2022, to get the lights on our camper fix. They had our camper up there for 2 months, just standing there. Everytime I called, they told me it would be in next week after week. We had the recall fix and minor stuff, but the lights were still not fixed. So we picked up our camper August 20, 2022. Nobody told us to have our fridge and freezer empty when we drop it off. So when I went up there to check on it, someone had turn the battery off. Then when I went in the camper all you can smell is rooten meat from the fridge being off. The meat juice had cause wood damage . I talk to the GM, he said that he would take care of the damage from the meat juice and my part was to clean the meat juice up. The warranty guy now said that we aren't paying to get it fix, he was rude and inconsiderate through the email.Business Response
Date: 10/31/2022
In response to complaints as we understand contained in the filing with BBB / Summary of Service / Repairs
It was reported the awning lights were not working. Awning lights were inspected and determined to be in operable. The lights were not covered under warranty. The customer was provided with an estimate and did not want to pay for the repair, declined the recommended service.
The other complaint listed refers to damages related to the customer leaving perishables in the refrigerator and freezer at drop off. Delmarva RV Center has taken measures to reduce the risk of loss or damage to a customer’s unit while at our location however the damages to flooring and trim at the refrigeration unit were determined as caused by the customer by leaving perishables in the unit when it was dropped off. Perishable items left in refrigeration units are not the responsibility of Delmarva RV Center, as well as damages caused are not covered by a warranty. The customer was provided with an estimate from our service department for repairs to the flooring and trim, however declined to have the work completed.
After careful review of the sales and service folders the position of Delmarva RV Center Inc. is we have done our due diligence to accommodate requests and resolve any outstanding claims made by the customer. Customer provided with discounted estimates for the parts and labor for the replacement of the lights as well as repair to the flooring and trim but has declined.
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Customer Answer
Date: 10/31/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.
I never decline getting our lights fix. They told me that the lights they order was the wrong size. That was the last time, I heard anything from them. They also schedule our appointment after the warranty was expire. I that point, I didn't care that I had to pay. The camper was sitting up there for 3 months with nothing getting done. When we had a camping trip, we drove up to pick the camper up. One of there guys told us that the light repair could been repair in a hour not 3 months. When it comes to the flooring, both parties can take the blame. No one told us to take the food out. We thought they would fix it that day. When I went to Check on the camper, the power switch to the battery was off. So that said, the food in the refrigerator and freezer was rooten, the juice had leak out causing damage the the wood trim. I got a trash bag and clean the rooten food out of the fridge. I also clean up all the liquids from the food that were on the floor too. I talk to the GM, he said he would take care of the wood replacement. I got a email from there warranty manager, saying that they weren't going to pay for the wood, he was nasty about it. When I got that email, that put a bad taste in my mouth. The communication with this company is poor. I kept on calling them to check on the progress of the camper. They would always tell me that it would be in a week. So basically they lie, about it being in the shop.I just want everything to be resolve, tire of the hassle.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 17812978
Business Response
Date: 12/06/2022
In response to complaints as we understand contained in the
filing with BBB / Summary of Service / RepairsMr. ****,
Based on the related documentation, Mr. **** (you) were
provided with an estimate of 357.88 for the replacement of the awning lighting
which had been determined to be inoperable. This estimate was adjusted to include a discounted labor rate for a total
price of 282.88 for materials and labor to install. You were advised of the parts
order of 3 weeks, estimated total for the repair and the discounted estimate. You
declined the estimate, the parts were not ordered, the work was not
scheduled. If you are interested in
having the parts ordered and the work completed, please contact our service
department for appointment scheduling.
Again, perishable items left in refrigeration units by customers
when they drop off their units are not the responsibility of Delmarva RV Center. Damages caused by leaving perishables in the
unit, are also not the responsibility of Delmarva RV Center. In addition, these items and or related damages
are not covered by any warranty. You
were provided with an estimate from our service department for repairs to the
flooring and trim, of around $500.00 based on labor and materials, however
declined to have the work completed. If you
are interested in having the parts ordered and the work completed, please
contact our service department for appointment scheduling.
You have stated during the time the unit was at Delmarva RV
for service “nothing was done”. According to our review of the work order on file the awning lighting
was inspected and determined inoperable, your unit was checked for all recalls,
inspection, and repair of nail-pops at the fireplace and rear bunk per your request,
diagnose and repair of slide, and a breakaway recall completed. In addition,
due to the foul odor of the unit, Delmarva RV utilized an Ozone Machine, an electronic
odor eliminator machine that pulls in the air within closed spaces and passes
it through carbon filters to trap malodors and then send fresh air back into
the space, over multiple days at no charge. We can provide
you with an additional copy of your work order listing the completed work if
you need this for your records.
After careful review of the sales and service folders the
position of Delmarva RV Center Inc. remains the same. We have done our due diligence to accommodate
requests and resolve any outstanding claims made by the customer. Estimates have
been provided with discounted estimates for the parts and labor for the
replacement of the lights as well as repair to the flooring and trim but
customer until this point has declined. The
customer has not contacted our service department to discuss the estimates or scheduling
of the work. If the customer is interested
in a resolution which includes having the parts ordered and the work completed,
he can contact our service department or Operations Manager, **** *****, for
appointment scheduling.Initial Complaint
Date:08/29/2022
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We purchased a Kz Venom 2017 on June 17, 2022. Price total was 76,617.94. We picked it up on this day and was supposed to be given a tour to make sure everything worked. The gentleman assigned was fairly new and when issues came about the other service gentleman kept telling the employee he needs to learn how to do the job and would walk away. In the middle of the tour another purchaser came in buying a new one and both of the gentlemen disappeared and then we saw them both over there doing their tour while leaving us with lots of questions. Then we was called inside for paperwork to be signed. We did let the fiancé guy know we still don’t know how things work and even specific things. He said could finish when we was done there. When we went back out they were still with the same folks buying a grand momentum. We never did get help and it was 5:00 pm after being there 6 hours and 95 degrees we ended up leaving not knowing a lot on the camper. It was a consignment we found out during signing paperwork. The refrigerator doesn’t work properly and the hot water heater says fault on the screens where turned on. We called while on vacation talked to **** who tried walking us over phone simple things but nothing worked. Vacation was just two weeks later, July 3 thru 10th. We lost a lot of food and first part of vacation due to the refrigerator problems. We dropped it back off day after vacation July 11 to rob who is the general manager. Have called atleast 6 times to check on status and keep getting asked to leave a message and never get a response. Called to *** on 8/23 said would check with Jeff. Dean called 8/29. Dates before unknown but can get them. Nothing was disclosed wrong with the camper and was told an inspection was done upon receiving but can’t be true. These are two major components.Business Response
Date: 08/30/2022
We at Delmarva RV Center are very apologetic for the failure of the components and are working through various suppliers to draw this to closure. In the current state of the industry there are some parts and items that are profoundly delayed or have very limited availability. As a result, there are certain repairs that are taking much longer than any of us would like. We will continue to work through this and attempt to get the coach returned in working order as soon as possible.Customer Answer
Date: 09/10/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and have determined that this does not resolve my issue. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
**In order for the bureau to continue to assist you, you MUST provide your view on the matter or your complaint will be closed as answered.
I had taken the camper back within the 30 day time frame of purchasing and I feel I shouldn’t have had to pay $100 deductible full. DelmarvaRVCenter was under contract where they were responsible for half repair cost if within the 30 day point of purchase. Second I called over 6 times and never had gotten a return call as follow up to waiting on parts. A gentlemen called **** beginning of September and stated he ran across our camper in inventory and inquired about why it was there and found it was ours for repairs. Once that happened it was done in less than two weeks so I don’t feel parts were the issue. The fridge had two components bad and I feel that definitely signings it wasn’t working under electric when we picked it up. We used it two weeks later for first time and immediately had issues. We were also informed when we picked it up needs a battery now also as can’t even get hardly enough voltage to get slide outs in and this was sn issue we stated also when dropped it back off to the general manager and it was never addressed either. So now we also have to buy a battery. I would like to be reimbursed for the $100 deductible as technically if I didn’t have warranty I purchased when I bought camper than rv center would have to pay 1/2 of the total which is more than$100. So technically they didn’t have any out of pocket cost as it is right now which is not they way supposed to be in the buying contract they are responsible for 1/2 within the 30 days. The battery should have also been tested in their pre inspection too before we bought it and wasn’t.
Regards,Complaint ID: 17790344
Business Response
Date: 10/31/2022
Our sincerest apologies if you feel your experience during the RV Schooling appointment was a disappointment. During the summer months of 2022 we did have a considerable amount of turnover in staffing. Training inexperienced staff members, challenging as it may be, is not a justification for any customer to feel their experience was less than educational and informative.Inspections are performed for all units upon arrival to our location prior to being available for purchase. To the best of our knowledge both appliances were in working condition at the time you purchased, inspected, and picked up your unit. When the unit was brought to us for a service appointment, we tested both the refrigerator and water heater. The refrigerator had a control board electrical related failure. The main control panel was order and replaced. This part had an estimated 4-week delivery time. As for the water heater, the switch in the water heater compartment was in the OFF position. Once our tech switched the water heater on, it was tested and passed as "In working condition". After careful review of the sales and service folders the position of Delmarva RV Center Inc. is we have done our due diligence and our hope is you are happy with your purchase.
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