Camping World is changing its name! - Page 3

KBlanchard · 08-31-2019, 06:08 PM

Same company just trying to add a little lipstick on the pig.

Satonit · 08-31-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Yeah, that make sense. But the next closest CW (in AR) is about 150 miles away. But I think MO has one thats about 100 miles out.

I just hope they improve their service department.

The sales department is another story.... but if you do your research and your willing to walk away from a deal.... we have the upper hand. Just have to make sure to do the walk though before you pay a penney.

AMEN with the service dept! I have never in my life, had to wait 7 weeks to get warranty work done ! And never had to make numerous inquiries which were ignored and phone messages not answered. Inexcusable

z28 · 08-31-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Satonit

AMEN with the service dept! I have never in my life, had to wait 7 weeks to get warranty work done ! And never had to make numerous inquiries which were ignored and phone messages not answered. Inexcusable

I experienced the same issue, I called CW to make an appointment for my First oil change on my new MH that was purchased from CW and was told it would take 3 weeks to get me in. I felt that was not reasonable and did not even get I’m sorry from the service department . I called a local new car dealer who scheduled me in the next day and was appreciative for my business.

The problem with the service department at CW is they let the people at the local level schedule the work flow, and quite honestly if they don’t feel like working they just blow the customer off.

If Marcus really wanted to fix the , he would create a National Business Development Center that would schedule all of the service work and not let it be dictated by the local stores. Just my $.02.

Cpd · 08-31-2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Camping World is changing its name to Gander RV. I just received a flyer in the mail for my local "Gander RV" in AR.

It had two coupons (one for $500 new RV -= no big deal, and the other for $15 off purchase of $75 or more = I can use that one).

I wonder if they will run CW any better? One can only hope.

Is the CW name so bad now they feel they have to change the name? Maybe.

I thought CW "purchased" Gander and Overton.... I find it strange they are changing the name to one of its subsidiary.

Saw the same in Wisconsin. Went toa Gander and saw they were operating under CW. All still owed by Marcus so still same management....

Glensouth · 09-01-2019, 01:37 AM

I think Gander is just handling some of CW camping supplies.

Jefvm · 09-01-2019, 03:38 AM

I'm curious if it's only camping world east.
I was just at the original camping world in California and they did not mention anything about a name change plus nothing in their email I get on a daily basis.
May just affect a regional area

**16ACE27** · 09-01-2019, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Glensouth

I think Gander is just handling some of CW camping supplies.

No, some Gander Outdoors are selling RVs, some CWs are getting a name change to Gander RV. Neither is a blanket event.

Maxjr758 · 09-01-2019, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LandKO

We’ve purchased two RV’s from River City Recreation World in Sherwood Arkansas.
When we bought our Class C last year, they had just been purchased by Marcus Lemonis but had not had the time to develop the CW culture.
I found it strange that River City was part of the CW family since there is an existing Camping World of Little Rock (actually located in North Little Rock) less than 10 miles from the River City location.
Today, a TV ad started playing announcing the Grand Opening of Gander RV of Sherwood, at the former River City Recreation location.
Why would Marcus have two RV sales and service location within 10 miles of each other, especially in a metropolitan area of about 700,000?

Hence the plunge from a stock price in the $30+ range just over two years ago, to $7.32 at close yesterday 8/30/19 ! Rumblings in the industry say they will completely tank by years end !
I've read reports that their financial situation is 10 X worse than Toys r us and we know how that turns out !