Camping World - Bartow

Just wanted to get stove gas for my new Coleman stove. Always wanted one cuz its just a lot safer n…read moreeasier to just set n light. Im actually impressed they have them at a woping $1 !! Everybody else is like $10 up on line of 3-7 in some stores. I only bought 2 for now. Still need to test it for later. I been buying my camping kit little by little now that im getting my body back in shape. Want to do some primitive camping but i think ill do the regular one for now until i trust my body to do this in nowhere. Did not know we got camp for free or under 10$ buck a night in primitive camping. Bro i been bummed out for nothing! Got a small mess kit thay will fit a small to medium backpack. Doesnt weight anything. Its perfect. Grabbed a rod holder im just going to tie on a tree or dock. Before leaving i hunted down a new pair of shoes. The mayority i own for adevnture and exploring are too heavy gor my medical nightmare. Francheska was amazing and help me out looking for good deals and perfect shoes. Walked out with a rugged crisscross type. Needed something light, durable and that held my ankle in place. I think they are Cabelas brand ones they were like $35 discounted. Lets say free cuz it finally happened. I used all my member points today lol killed most of my things. Then on the way out i donated to the Boy scouts of America. I was talking with the madam there that its crazy the Girls scouts got like cookies n cakes but the boys got popcorn? It make me crabby! They need jerky and rootbeer! We need like a health brand to make them like protein bars or something like that. Overall i had fun and survived not over buying, they got a crap ton of camping food at buy 2 get 1 free. But i fixed that by buying a dehydrator many years ago. If i had a freeze dryer? I would never need to buy anything in storm season and beyond. Easy camp food: make soups and stews. Then pour into dehydrator or high wall cookie pan and shove in oven as 176-245 degrees. Peel off the dried soup and shove into a zip lock or vacuum seal bag with a humidity packet. U can keep frozen without the packet for long time but these last perfectly for camping. Just add warm water and it rehydrates. Too much work? Then buy the specials its good. They usually 12$+ each bag feeds like two people or give you two meals. Which you can just open and reseal in smaller bags that way they last way longer n you camp longer. I think ill wait for fall to camp i want to take my iesel out and paint the beautiful yellow leaves. Maybe someone will trade me a watercolor for a beer lol

Besides having one of the best Santa's in town, where else can you see a big fish tank, replenish…read moreyour water friendly wardrobe, and grab a new knife. I mean, all the fun things in one stop. Winning! 24.05.2026

Bass Pro Shops

3.4

(147 reviews)

i'm visiting from missouri and went into this store looking for a kids life jacket, little sun hat,…read moreand a pin for my trailer. the staff was very kind and helpful in finding these items quick! selcetion was also great! on the way out with my son, i ran into maximo near the fish tank. he is insane at selling. very personable and informative! not pushy and can read a conversation great. if i didn't already have a stay booked at big ceder lodge in missouri, i would have definitely booked one with his help! hopefully bass pro knows how valuable he is to them! great team they got here at this location!

I really like bass pro, never went to a store that had at least 50% of what they have…read more Started buying fishing rods there and as I was starting fishing a few years ago didn't know which rod buy, so I bought one rod but wasn't sure if that one would be good, I did an insurance that if I didn't like I could return the rod and grab another one (just losing the value that I paid for insurance) was really good because I got one that was so heavy. A few years layer I got my glock 43x Mos over there and they were really nice, explained everything to me. Once in a while I go there to buy ammo and at Christmas time they do have Santa Claus for the kids, so you just need to pay for the pictures (if you want) nothing else. Really cool place!

Outdoor World

3.9

(8 reviews)

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Such a great store with wonderful life size outdoorsy decor. They also do a superb decorating job…read morein the Christmas spirit. Store is organized by outdoor activities--fishing, hunting, camping, etc I especially love the foods section that includes chili kits, rubs, jerky and sauces. A downside is often the absence of shelf pricing. I've left many things behind due to this. Lots of wonderful clothing, especially for cold weather--thermals, fleeces, fllannels. Has outdoor appliances like dehydrators, grills, tools. Even has a toys section. Saw some great sales today $15 fleece jackets, 25% off lots of clothing, etc. Certainly worth a gander for everyone.

This is a review for their archery department…read more I decided recently that I wanted to get back into archery (which for me means traditional target shooting with a recurve bow). After receiving terrible service at a local shop in Gainesville, my boyfriend (who was buying this for me as a birthday present) and I came here. Upon walking into that section they really only have compound bows for bowhunting on display and some very expensive all wood recurves hanging behind the counter. There were plenty of people behind the counter though, and one man asked if we needed any help. We told him what we were looking for and that I was a novice archer who had last shot about 6 years ago. He promptly pulled a box out from underneath the counter, told us the price and asked if it was in our range. We said yes and he began putting it together for us. After he had put it together and showed me how it was done, he had me draw it. I said it was fine and more than I shot in High School, which is what I'm looking for since my archery teacher was always pushing me to try a stronger resistance. He then showed me a product called a "whisker biscuit" (I know, sounds lewd right?), which is basically a special attachment to help with nocking the arrow. It holds the arrow in place, meaning it won't fall out mid-release...which I agree is a good idea to have for a novice...especially since this has happened to me! So he attached that on for us. I asked him about a sight and he led us over to where they sell them and selected one to recommend at my re quest of a reasonably priced one. He picked one out and I looked at it, and really liked it! Fiber optic sight with several different pins to mark different distances so there is no need for adjustment once you set them. After attaching everything we had picked out he asked if we need it taken back apart and we did so he obliged. He let us know there was a sale on some arrows and we picked them up as well; he cut them to the proper size and then we were ready to check out! I know it kind of sounds like he was trying to upsell me on a lot of things, but he did listen to our concerns about price and we knew exactly what we were buying. When recommending a product he told us exactly what it was and why it was a good idea, but never said it was a necessity. At any time we could have requested something cheaper or different and I'm sure he would have obliged us with no problem. Great experience, excellent service. Will definitely come back if I need anything. I'm just sad they're in Orlando and not Gainesville :(

REI Co op

4.0

(77 reviews)

Sadie at REI Winter Park is exceptional…read more She spent over an hour helping my fiancé prepare for a hiking trip to Costa Rica, carefully explaining the differences between trail shoes and guiding her to the right option for the terrain she'll face. Her knowledge was impressive, but what stood out most was her attention to fit -- she evaluated width, length, and even recommended going up half a size based on the shoe's construction and the demands of long hikes. She doesn't work on commission. She simply cares about getting it right. Sadie is exactly the kind of professional who keeps us coming back to REI.

We recently visited the Winter Park REI again as my wife needed to get some comfortable shoes…read more Diana kindly assisted us and was one of the most informed and most competent and professional REI associates we've ever experienced. She was also an amazing listener asking for feedback, and she was very patient in finding the perfect shoe for us. Diana also actually took time to measure my wife's foot in the old style way taking nothing for granted. My wife checked out several different brands and finally landed on the Brooks adrenaline GTS . Diana's definitely a stand out in the REI and good customer service world and we are definitely going to her and REI on our next pair. A++ Experience

Bill Jackson's Shop for Adventure

4.2

(157 reviews)

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This place is my "Go To" whenever I need to buy a gun or fire live ammo on their indoor range…read more I was there buying my third 1873 Colt clone chambered in 45 LC because I needed one with a specific barrel length which they had in stock. I found the gun department staffed with EXPERIENCED and attentive employees who participate in shooting activities like I enjoy and were able to offer a discount that made a good deal even better. I feel that if you exhibit the safety habits that make everyone on both sides of the counter feel comfortable and show employees that you would not be a danger to yourself or others you will find employees who are happy to serve and even train you depending on your experience level. Don't expect the same happy response from that employee if you show disrespect for gun safety or have nefarious ownership reasons because those employees protect my rights to legal ownership and the stores best interests which I rely on and keeps me coming back when ever the need dictates.

TL;DR Managment/ownership treats customers and employees terribly, would not spend money here…read more Repeat bad experiences, I'd rather buy online than go back in this store. As an avid adventurer of the western US, I tend to visit outdoor stores wherever I travel to see what their idea of adventure is there and take the chance to upgrade gear that's frustrating to use or worn out over time. I've visited Bill Jackson's on two separate occasions now, heading in each time with about $500 worth of gear in mind to shop for. The first time I came, I got great help from multiple associates and planned to purchase gear off of their advise, but witnessed a confrontation between management and an associate that I recall as mild but disruptive enough it made me leave the store without buying anything. I didn't come back for about 8 months. Now I'm back in town for a few weeks of work before heading on a 2,700 mile bikepacking journey and really needed to grab a few items I hoped they'd have in stock. Being interesting in all outdoor activities, I started talking with an associate about the ski shop they were building the last time I was here. He keyed in that I had ski knowledge from my time tuning skis and custom fitting ski boots out west and started talking to me about part time work as they expected to need some extra hands with ski knowledge and took me to show me their ski selection. To get there, we had to walk through an area that he explained was sectioned off for an upcoming sale, so not yet available, but the necessary route to the still-open ski shop. He made a pretty good case for their ski shop and my wheels were turning about coming to help them out in the fall. On our way back through the sale area, I asked a question about the items we were walking past and the associate was very clear that those items were not available for sale until the official sale start date, but took the opportunity to educate me about them(I knew very little about diving equipment but am curious to learn). I was quickly convinced that a decent snorkeling kit was necessary equipment to enjoy the area and decided I'd get a setup. Before he got a chance to redirect me to where the currently available snorkeling gear was(I could tell it was coming, this area was also tiny compared to the sale area), an angry manager/owner appeared ready to tear apart the kind and helpful associate that had just taught me what I needed to know to spend an extra couple hundred dollars on top of the items I was already planning. I hurriedly left the area while she continued to holler at me and once I passed the threshold of that room I heard her resume berating the associate in anger. I walked myself over to the full price scuba stuff and found another helpful associate, but I could not bring myself to buy anything from this store after that experience. It was not unreasonable for her to ask us to move along since we had stopped in a place we were meant to pass through, but she was incredibly rude to the associate for going above and beyond to take care of an enthusiastic customer. I won't spend money here, that manager is the most unkind person I've encountered since I've been in Tampa. In a town of incredibly kind people, there is no place for that. Very sad, I really wanted to like this store. The associates seem to be knowledgeable and passionate about the outdoors, but they don't deserve to be treated that way.

Shooters World

3.3

(353 reviews)

cool place. wait time was an hour but got called in after about 15-20min. There is a waiting room…read morewith tables and snacks that you can purchase. Staff was helpful. Would come back again!

I visited this business on August 14, 2026 and was not satisfied with the customs and courtesies of…read morethe staff. I went to this business to purchase an item. There were not many customers in the store at the time and there was no staff on the floor to assist. I approached the cashier's line and patiently waited while the cashier checked out a customer. Upon completing the transaction with the customer the cashier calls me up to his station by saying "What's up, what do you want". I was surprised by how the cashier addressed me, normally a professional business summons a customer to a cash register by saying "how can I help you?" My experience got even worse after approaching the cashier to inquire about the product I was looking for. The cashier didn't bother to check if the store carried the item and flat out said "bro buy something else bigger because we probably don't carry something to fit something that small". If the cashier couldn't leave his cashier station instead of telling a customer what a business "probably" does carry, he could have called over another store associate to verify if the store carried the item. After dealing with the cashier I left shooter's world and was able to purchase what I was looking from another vendor. I will not be visiting this business again. I do not recommend based off of my experience.

Camping World - Dover

2.4

(161 reviews)

We would like to recommend Campers World in Dover Florida to everyone who is looking for one of the…read morebest RV Dealers in Central Florida. We have purchased several RV 's in the past 10 years and the people of Camping World Dover has outperformed ALL of the other dealers. Addison and Milton in sales, Bill in finance, and All the people in Service, all returned every phone call we made with various questions. If one person was not available someone else would call back to help. Questions I asked about warranties were followed through and written copies explaining the details were provided. The purchase was the most thorough of any RV we previously purchased. We would definitely purchase from them again. Sincerely Dave & Barbara Chappell

We purchased our brand-new RV from Camping World in Dover, Florida after the Tampa Super Show and…read moretook delivery on February 1, 2026. Unfortunately, what should have been an exciting experience turned into nearly two months of frustration involving service, communication, follow-up, and warranty repairs. From the beginning, there were several issues with the RV, including missing parts, an exterior crack, awning/LED lighting problems, a bathroom leak, a drawer issue, front grille damage, electrical concerns, the Blue Ox braking setup, and a missing table leg. Many of these concerns had been discussed before we dropped the RV off for service on June 20, 2026. However, when we arrived, several of the items we had previously reported were not even documented. Theresa in Service deserves recognition for coming outside with us, going through the RV, marking the problems that needed attention, and trying to help get the repair process organized. She also provided us with some status information during the process. Unfortunately, the overall communication from the dealership was inconsistent, and we repeatedly had to initiate calls ourselves to find out what was happening with our RV. Our experience with Vivian was particularly frustrating. There were multiple occasions when we were told she would call us back with information and the follow-up simply did not happen. The missing table leg was supposedly going to be mailed to us before a trip but never arrived. Later, we were waiting for updates concerning the repairs and LED light, and again we often had to call Camping World ourselves. One evening Vivian did call after 9:00 p.m. to tell us she had not forgotten about us, but by that point the communication problems had already gone on far too long. Rob, who originally helped us with the RV purchase, became involved after I repeatedly tried to reach management. I explained the lack of communication and how long our RV had been sitting there. To Rob's credit, he went to service, gathered information, and called me back. That was the type of follow-through we had been asking for throughout the process. When we finally returned on August 3 to pick up the RV, Johnathan (Jon) worked with us on the remaining issues and helped get the RV brought up so it could be looked at despite the rain. Jon continued to communicate with us afterward regarding the outstanding LED light and worked with the Ocala location to try to arrange mobile service. I appreciate Jon continuing to work the issue instead of simply considering it finished once we drove off the lot. We also finally met with General Manager Christopher Mileski. He was cordial and told us he had his top people working on the situation and that they would do what they could to get us taken care of. However, after everything we had experienced, we left that conversation feeling that our concerns were being heard but not necessarily taken as seriously as we had hoped. As a customer, especially after purchasing a brand-new RV, I would expect management to be much more engaged when a warranty repair situation has dragged on for this long. I also want to recognize the technicians who helped us toward the end of the process. Matt came out and worked on the Blue Ox braking system, tightened the brake cables, addressed the cords, and was pleasant and easy to work with. Ultimately, the Ocala mobile service team helped bring this ordeal to a close. Sydney coordinated with us, and their service was outstanding. They deserve kudos for stepping in and helping complete what was still outstanding. The biggest issue with Camping World Dover was not simply that our new RV needed warranty work. Mechanical and manufacturing problems happen. The biggest problem was communication and ownership. Customers should not have to repeatedly call for updates, chase promised return calls, or wonder for weeks what is happening with a brand-new RV sitting at the dealership. From June 20 until August 22, we dealt with this repair process for approximately two months before finally getting everything to the point where we could move forward. There were good people involved--including Theresa, Rob, and Johnathan (Jon)--who did try to help, but the overall experience with sales, service, communication, and management was far below what I expected from Camping World. I sincerely hope GM Christopher Mileski reviews how warranty repairs and customer communication are being handled at the Dover location. A simple system of regular customer updates and greater accountability for promised callbacks would have made this experience dramatically better. A brand-new RV purchase should leave a customer excited to travel--not exhausted from trying to get phone calls returned.

Shooters World

3.5

(148 reviews)

I absolutely love Shooters World - which is why I'm a member! I've been shooting here on and off…read morefor about 2 years now until I recently got a family membership because we frequent so regularly. The Range Safety Officers are phenomenal, so helpful and you feel safe at all times. Renting is easy and the expert knowledge at the desk is amazing, regardless of what your skill level is they're helpful and will always give you guidance, suggestions, and honesty (like that one may have too much kick for you) lol! If you are coming here though, the number one thing to know.... if you get cold easily, WEAR A SWEATSHIRT! I am always cold, but these ranges are freezing, FYI! In general, it's best to wear pants, long sleeves, a hat (personally), nothing low cut, and of course closed toe shoes. They have sales all the time on guns and ammo, though I wouldn't personally suggest buying those things here - come here for the range but in my opinion buy your guns and things elsewhere because they do tend to be pricier than others. Though as always, do your research! :)

For my first time, it was a great experience signing up was quick and easy. They do have rentals…read morefor headphones and eye wear. The people were nice and helpful and they took their time explaining how to hold the gun.

DICK'S Sporting Goods

2.7

(34 reviews)

Not much to select from In This location. Not sure why but I thought all Dick Sport carried some of…read morethe basic things but I guess not... 20min and only one person ask if I need med help. I passed 3 others not even a hello.

Dick's Sporting Goods used to be the go to spot for all your sporting good needs, especially shoes…read moreand Local Team Apparel (which is a lot of UCF and Orlando City Lions stuff). Lately, their prices have just seemed to be way higher than usual. Maybe it's a perception thing. You may find some OK deals in the clearance aisle that runs down the center of the store, but even some discounted items are OMG really? They do have a decent golf area (with the practice swing area closed) and a small bicycle area where they'll do a tune up if you purchase a bike (make sure you ask before just taking a bike to the checkout). They have lots of shoes, boots, hiking, camping, football, baseball, tennis, fitness, and other miscellaneous gear. This used to be a first stop for us, but lately we've been going to Academy Sports and having better luck and seeing better prices, so Dick's may be my Last Resort for my activity needs.

Cypress RV Sales

(1 review)

One of the best experiences I've had. My husband and I had been looking for an RV for a while. We…read morefinally made a decision to get a Vintage looking camper...but with all the modern amenities of a newer model. We went to 2 other RV dealers, and were not happy with the service, nor the pricing of the units. I drove 2.5 hrs and had the pleasure of spending time with Bob and KC at Cypress RV sales. Ultimately we bought our 2017 Vintage camper from them. KC took the time to show us all the bells and whistles of our 'new' RV. There was no pressure, or hurried hustle to make the 'sale'. We would recommend Cypress RV Sales to anyone that wants personalized and pleasant service. You don't feel left out in left field after you drive off the lot. Thanks again Elaine, Rich

From the owner: We are a top seller in new and pre owned RV's, campers, motorhomes, mobile homes in Winter Haven…read moreand Lakeland 33884 market. Our RV camping is the most popular all around Winter Haven & Lakeland. We listen and provide customized rv sales solutions. We buy, sell & consign. Contact us more information.

Bayside Automall

(8 reviews)

This is an amazing local car dealership. No pressure just good ole customer service. Jeff helped me…read morewith odometer verification and gave several suggestions on how to proceed with the DMV. Joe checked my battery life and referred me to someone who will repair my slightly damaged tire rim. I will definitely refer Bayside Automall to all my friends in need of any auto related issue.

pinnacle of perfection! Jeff was an amazing salesman and very knowledgeable about his cars. Very…read moreimpressed with the transparency of this car dealership. Will be back even if I'm across the United States!

Johnny's Automotive

4.7

I was originally quoted $6-9k by my dealership for a full transmission replacement or told to…read moreconsider buying a new car. I decided to get a second opinion and called Johnny's, and I'm so glad I did. Instead of jumping straight to the most expensive option, they were willing to try servicing the transmission first--and so far it has worked. I ended up spending far, far less than expected. Friendly, honest, and genuinely looking out for their customers. Highly recommend.

Had a flat tire with a large piece of metal and they were super kind to plug the tire for me and…read moredid not charge me. They were very nice and I appreciated that folks still look out for each other and I will pay it forward.

Dallas Automotive Paint & Body

(4 reviews)

I was looking through Google for a reputable and thorough body shop who would do a great job on the…read morerepairs I needed for my vehicle. They were nice, professional and did an awesome job, looks brand new again. Thank you Dallas Automotive. If you need any body work done to your vehicle, they are highly recommended.

There are not enough great things to say about Dallas Automotive Paint & Body in Lakeland. This is…read morethe second time they have worked on our truck (first was a hail storm, second a deer hit the truck) and they are truly so flippin awesome. So professional, great communication and does a fantastic job. They are truly the real deal.

Royal Tire Shop

(4 reviews)

I had a slow leak in one tire, which required filling every day for my commute to and from work…read more I found Royal Tire Shop through an online search, and called them around 8:30 on Monday morning. The gentleman who answered the phone told me that they could fit me in at 9 a.m., and from there, it was a matter of approximately 30 minutes for one of the men there to jack up my car, remove the tire, find the location of the leak, fix it, and remount the tire to my car. There were TWO pieces of metal that had caused the problem, which surprised me, as I hadn't known that was even possible! Lol The price for all that was very reasonable, in my opinion, and if -- when, really -- I have that or any other tire-related issue, I will absolutely call Royal Tire Service again! Many thanks, gentlemen!

Affordable and very professional. Staff was very friendly and helpful and we're able to find two…read moregood used tires for my truck. I would highly recommend. And the fact they are open 7 days a week is a plus.

Big's Mobile Auto Detail and Pressure Washing

(1 review)

Amazing quality service, super friendly and attentive, responsive and great prices! I highly…read morerecommend. Moving forward I will only use Bigs.

From the owner: At Big's we offer affordable auto detail and pressure washing services! We know times are hard! We…read moredo GREAT Work at affordable prices

Central Florida Auto Salvage

(1 review)

Easy and efficient experience. Called and asked about a part, they had it, gave me the price over…read morethe phone and pulled it in just a few minutes when I showed up later that day to pick it up.

From the owner: Central Florida's Trusted Auto Salvage Yard…read more Central Florida Auto Salvage is a family owned and operated full service salvage yard since 2004. We sell quality used auto parts for both foreign and domestic cars and trucks from our 8.5 acres of used and wrecked vehicles. We also feature more than 4800 sq. ft. of fully stocked indoor storage space. truckCentral Florida Auto Salvage also uses a fully computerized inventory system and offers nationwide parts locating services. We also special order from a vast availability of new aftermarket OE replacement parts. We are an actively enviromentally friendly salvage yard that safely and properly contains and recycles all fluids and materials. We are proud participants in the ELVS program (End of Vehicle Life Solutions).

Elite Detail N Tint

3.2

(5 reviews)

Scratched my new challenger windows and my ranger windows, the quality is poor and I won't take…read moreanything else here, the old man is rude and talked badly about my grandmother talking about how he'd like to have a pice. Disgusting behavior. Oh and I paid $500 for scratched windows they said they didn't do. Camera won't catch the scratches.

Got an older truck 2012 ram detailed inside and out, and they did an amazing job! It looks…read morerefreshed and spotless -- like it just rolled off the lot. Highly impressed with the attention to detail and quality of work. Definitely coming back!

Brothers Towing

0 reviews

From the owner: Providing top-notch towing and roadside assistance services in Lake Wales and surrounding areas…read morewith dedication and professionalism.

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Doug W.

6 years ago

On July 4thy my NEW never used trailer had a lightening ball go through it taking out everything 12V. Now I understand each system has to be tested to be repaired, but this is September 26th and only after complaining to the general Manager have I had any response from the dealership. I gave the girl a list of known issues when I delivered it and have not been kept abreast of any repairs any ordered parts. I have been kept in the dark totally. The customer service when face to face with them is very cordial but NO communication as to status at all NONE. They are selling way beyond their means of servicing and now we, the customers. pay the price. An example of how this is going to COST me personally; the batteries are dead and have been for several months so how long will they last once charged back up? I will be the one replacing them . I have a $10 K Carport to keep it out of the weather but is it under my Carport?NO! it sits out in the weather being exposed to the elements. I could go on but I am sure you get the flavor of just how POOR the service is there. Take your unit there at your own risk! Be warned!! One last thing wile there someone has used the toilet and I found a 2x4 stuffed in it . I can show you many more unfinished repairs but by now you must be getting my warning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOW look at the response from them they want me to go further out of my way to send them the info they just read. Appalling service ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ok so now its November 21st 2020 and my camper is STILL not back to me with no hard or even tentative completion date. DO NOT TAKE YOUR UNIT THERE FOR SERVICE!! OK so today is December 9th and STILL my unit sits outside in the weather and NOT finished with no finish date in sight. I urge you to not take your RV to Gander RV of Bartow Fl. as its now well over 5 months since I took it there for repair. :( Alright now its December 17th late afternoon and guess what?? NO word on when my unit will be finished. no contact nothing what a lousy place to do business with. I will keep you posted. Today is December 21 and still not finished :( AND no ETA of when it might be finished. read more

Don A.

1 year ago

Unacceptable Service and Unprofessional Management. I am beyond frustrated with the absolutely horrendous service I've received from the service department. It started off on the wrong foot when we showed up to drop off our trailer for an initial diagnostic. We waiting for an hour and 15 minutes to simply drop off our trailer well in advance of our appointment time. The entire experience has been marred by incompetence, lack of communication, and a staggering level of unprofessionalism. First, the service department is completely siloed, with no clear lines of communication between team members or departments. Each time I've reached out for help, I've been passed around from one person to the next, with no one willing to take responsibility or provide a clear solution. Every response has been delayed, and I've had to chase down updates repeatedly, often receiving no response whatsoever. What makes matters worse is the utter lack of accountability from Ben the department manager. Instead of addressing concerns or stepping in to provide guidance, the manager has been completely unresponsive. It seems like no one in the department cares to solve the issue or even acknowledge the frustration of their customers. As for the customer service, it's been a nightmare. The representatives I've encountered have been dismissive, and, quite frankly, lack luster in providing any assistance. Each interaction has left me more exasperated than the last, with no resolution in sight. The lack of empathy and the unwillingness to resolve the issue is beyond aggravating. I expected a higher standard of service, but instead, I've been met with a wall of inefficiency and neglect. I can confidently say this experience has been one of the worst I've ever had with any company. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously, but after everything I've encountered, I'm not holding my breath. This service department needs a complete overhaul to even begin to approach professionalism and customer care. Do yourself a favor and take your RV for repair elsewhere. read more

Gwen Cliff V.

9 years ago

We love Chris! Chris Thompson, Thank you for making this RV shopping experience the best!! Chris was not only knowledgeable, educated & informative, but she treated us like her family by taking us under her wing and showing us the ins and outs of RV living. Chris has since followed up several times after the sale with, what may seem like "simple" issues to some, but to the individual experiencing the issue, it may be huge. She acknowledges her customers and takes the very best of care! She makes sure that the right thing is done to resolve any issue. We're very happy to have met Chris!! We have confidence that she & Camping World will take care of any future issue that may arise. Thanks Again Camping World, and for CHRIS THOMPSON!! read more

Brenda T.

9 years ago

Came to Bartow after a stopping at a weekend RV show and this was a breath of fresh air compared to that. met with our sales man Joe at the door after looking ourselves and the experience only got better..... thanks Joe have to commend you for your personal touches thanks again ....and Jeff walked us thru how to set up as it's our first time camper owners.....Everyone was great had awesome experience...... read more

Dan C.

9 years ago

Stopped at the Bartow FL. Store, SAT. Jan 27th On a satuday, Randy Croft had a tech check my tires and my battery water. Etc... NO charge.. I tipped the tech big time..! he was great...!!! Randy knows the techs name.. I forgot....!!!, great service. read more

Platinum High P.

3 years ago

William H. has this amazing ability to find exactly what type of camper we were looking for! His customer service skills are second to none! I wish all salesman were like him. thank you for your excellent customer service read more

Lauri M.

8 years ago

Buyer beware. Too much to list. Just read reviews and class action suits on this company and believe them. Pay close attention for bait and switch. If you have the option to go elsewhere.... do it read more

Isabel W.

3 years ago

I had an welcoming time with robert he had taught me not to win lottery but go for goals to shoot for my intentitive achievements instead of my three wishes..very welcoming read more

Bianca M.

2 years ago

I would never buy anything here. These people are sketchy. I wish i could give them 0 stars

Randy D.

3 years ago

Great guy honest and not pushy and did great showing us rvs on lot and explaining them

Dee S.

3 years ago

Carl, was very helpful and friendly.

Shantelle W.

3 years ago

Carl C. was amazing very helpful

Camping World - Bartow - rv_dealers - Updated August 2026

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Mr. D's Mobile RV Service

4.1

(14 reviews)

Did a great job at a fair price repairing or replacing items on a used RV…read more Neatly replaced and trimmed out a new fridge and multiple smaller items.

I can't even begin to explain how grateful we are to Chris!!! Three months ago we drove cross…read morecountry to spend the holidays with FAMILY!!! Once we got to lakeland we plugged into a dirty outlet (not rated for our rv) by accident and we fried our transfer switch, with burned wires and everything!! Thankfully the switch did what is was designed to do and we didn't have a fire or any real damage other then the auto-transfer-switch. I replaced the switch myself and along the way of investigating if anything else was damaged I changed out a couple of things that needed to be changed. During that phase of investigation I accidentally changed out a 12volt solenoid starter used to start the engine that actually didn't needed to be changed, I now have a back up in case I or a fellow rv'er ever needs one while on the road. So what was the problem you ask? I DIDN'T KNOW I SWITCHED THE WIRES!!! So while we partied with family for the New Years and ate too much food for the holidays this NO POWER problem just sat there. Fast forward 2-months and we have no DC power in the coach. At this point I have been able to service 100% of anything that needed to be addressed myself without a dealer, with a mobile mechanic and with just a quick search on YOUTUBE! THIS WAS NOT THE CASE WITH THIS!!! After reaching the end of my rope and calling around Lakeland looking for a "mobile mechanic" to come out and fix this issue that had me stumped . WE FOUND CHRIS!!! First thing he did was call us back, because the call went to voice Mail, he was already helping someone else in trouble! He asked what the problem was in such a manner that I didn't feel like a heel, you know what I am talking about. Some techs or mechanics make you feel dumb for asking questions, Chris made me feel at ease even as I rambled on about all the things I did already trying to fix the problem. He made a quick suggestion and narrowed down my search before getting off the phone. He said to me, and I quote " if I can save you some money and help you by answering some questions over the phone, then I am ok with that!" WHAT?!!! I was blown away!!! A mobile tech who actually wanted to HELP ME!!!??? I was blown away, I didn't know what to say I was speechless!!!! I tested my inverter/charger exactly as he described it to me and the problem wasn't my inverter. The coach wasn't getting any 12-volt power even though EVERYTHING else was working perfectly so either a relay (the 12-volt solenoid is a type of relay) was out or is was something else. After sending images of the test he asked me to do, he called me back promptly and he proceeded to walk me through step-by-step giving me the guiding light I needed!!! Turns out I crossed the wires when replacing the 12volt solenoid and didn't even know I did it. In case this is all Greek to you, the starter solenoid is a RELAY and it was wired incorrectly and Chris was 100% right with his diagnosis of our problem. Chris wasn't the first mobile tech we called, the last one came out peacock about all of the things that could be wrong and never showed back up the 4 times we waited for him to show up. We didn't need Chris to come to our Rv to fix our problem, he did it over the phone without charging us. He said "I don't charge people for answering questions!" I don't care who you work for now. If you are a mobile rv technician and you don't work for Chris or with him, you are working for the wrong people!!! Chris is our FOREVER GO TO PERSON when we are ever in central florida!!! We won't be having more kids but I can name a fur-baby after him right, that's not awkward in any way, right?!!!

Boondocks Mobile RV Service

3.3

(21 reviews)

Well the young man showed up Went on the roof to check out…read morethe AC units and was to pull the cover off to check things But he didn't have time to do that because he got to my home at 10:30 and was finished in 20 minutes. The screws are difficult to come off. I was given an estimate and charge of 177$ for 20 minutes. That's a rip off.

I took my recently purchased RV to them for a blown tire repair. They repaired that and I told them…read moreI had other things that needed repair also, such as, the hot water heater did not work on A/C but would on gas. I had a list of items for repair that I texted to there office girl, Jasmine. I had a 5 year warranty for the RV so the repairs would be covered. I also texted Jasmine copies of my warranty card. I dropped the RV off on Sunday when Nathan, the owner, was working there. He assured me that everything would be repaired when I picked it up. My boss was with me and witnessed the whole encounter. Nothing could be farther from the truth. They had my RV for over 200 days and when I got it back nothing was repaired as promised by Nathan. In fact there was more damaged caused by several hurricanes while they had it in their possession. I have witnesses and documentation to prove this. Nathan lied to me face to face. I did nothing to warrant this kind of treatment. The only mistake I made was bringing my RV to them for repair in the first place. I thought they were a reputable company but they are not. Don't make the same mistake I did ! Sincerely, Mark Tubbs

Fastload Aluminum Boat Trailers

3.0

(4 reviews)

DO NOT do business with these guys! They offered to tow my boat out of the water for hurricane…read moreMilton and paid them an exorbitant amount of money. They ghosted me for three weeks and had to call the police and drive all around plant city to find my boat. When I confronted them they tried to extort additional money and threatened to put a mechanics lean on my boat. After heated negotiations they returned my boat but multiple items were removed from the boat including my fuel tank had been siphoned dry (150 gallons of gas stolen)

I had a special project, and fastload trailer came through for me. I bought a new boat and trailer…read more for my toy hauler the trailer needed to be modified and Rusty of Fastload trailer did a beautiful job thank you. This is my 2nd project they did and now this place is my go to for any trailer work.

Joyce Automotive

3.6

(68 reviews)

I took my Ram truck here to get a quote to fix the A/C. They told me there was a $200 diagnostic…read morefee I approved the fee. The quote came back at $3,570.00 CRAP!!! I told them no way and returned to pick up the truck. They billed me $520.00 and had every Excuse as to why it changed from the original dianostic fee I was told it would be. I'll never go back.

Sometimes people/places exceed your expectations. Thats exactky what Sally and Joyce automotive did…read morefor me. Communication was outstanding. Quality of repairs was excellent. And cost of service was fair and accurate. Coli juuldnt be more pleased and i will be back. What Sally doesnt know is i have been an automotive / rv service director most my career and this is the type of service that builds retention. Thank you!

Truck Repair Plus

(3 reviews)

Great service with reasonable pricing. Definitely my go to for my diesel truck repairs.read more

I called and talked with James for a long time about putting a new engine in my truck. I didn't end…read moreup using this company, but was so impressed with his knowledge and willingness to put down his lunch and explain a lot to me about the mechanics of the work I was asking for. Anyone who takes that kind of time and answers so many questions honestly deserves a great review. I know where to take a truck if I'm in Tampa! Plus, they're recommended by Jasper, which is a great way to find a good company. Thanks, James!

Adams & Sons Service Center

3.5

if you, my nephew car would not stay running so we contacted this company here and after everything…read morewas and done, he charged my nephew $2000 for a CV joints, control, arms, and tire not why the car would not stay running I continue to ask him, what did you fix on the car why it would not stay running he spark plug and tuneup. I said that does not cost $2000 and so he says well I told him he needed joints and all these other things so he told me to fix it and I said, sir, that was not what the car came in therefore and you should have it came in not all these extras so buy your beware because you'd send your car over they'll find any and everything to fix and overcharge you for it so beware company is shady.

My family has trusted Ray and his crew to take care of all our vehicle maintenance and repair needs…read morefor as long as I can remember. They even helped rebuild my fathers engine, transmission, and frame in his antique truck. They're hard working, christian people who are always honest and never hesitate to recommend solutions, especially if it can save you a buck or two. Will continue to use these guys for years to come and would recommend them to anybody in need of quality service in the greater Bartow and Polk County area. Sincerely, Brad Clark

Elkins Repair Service

4.4

(7 reviews)

Richard and his crew just did a rack and pinion on my 2002 Toyota Highlander and it drives like…read morenew. These guys have kept my vehicle going and now has over 360,000 miles, all but 24,000 are mine. Stop wasting your time and money and get your vehicles to them. You wont regret it.

I have been going to Elkins Repair for 21 years! Ever since I got my first vehicle. Fair and…read morehonest people. GO TO ELKINS!

SafeWay Towing

4.8

(26 reviews)

So this is a bit of a different review and this is from the "Receiver" of the car vs the customer…read morewho requested the tow. A good friend needed a starter and her car was stuck 45 minutes south. Elier was great, he was able to get to the car faster than the owner of the car and pulled it out of a tough parking space by himself. Elier delivered the car quickly and impressed me with not only his professionalism but his ability to back the car up between two cars, heck he was better at backing up a car on a wrecker than I am at driving a car. I can't say enough good things about this company.

Great and reliable service. Affordable price. Very professional and willing to help you out. Highly…read morerecommended.

Case Automotive

4.3

We tried this mechanic based on the reviews we read but I'm not sure who wrote them.....we had a…read moreTERRIBLE experience at Case Automotive. We dropped my SUV off to have the transmission checked due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. It was driving fine, no noises, changing gears correctly, etc. They recommended that we clean and flush everything just as preventative maintenance and we agreed. After the cleaning, the car now jerks into gear and my transmission light is on. Their excuse was that cleaning it can uncover issues that were there and is a common possibility. Yeah, ok. I was charged for a diagnostic assessment and the transmission cleaning so basically I paid them several hundred dollars to have my car run WORSE than before I brought it in. In addition, they never answer the phone, come and go in between business hours with no notice, and they kept my car for 5 days with no updates or information provided unless we called multiple times. Do not recommend at all.

Wow. Such a great faMily business. Amazing customer service, they go the extra mile to make sure…read moreyou get everything done in A timely manner. Great pricing easy to get in and out of tucked in a little ways on Brandon Road but come in and out at the light. Not only do they do a great job taking care of fleet vehicles but they do a great job taking care of your personal car also. Highly highly recommend them

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