I flew into Spokane in Oct. to purchase a 1994 Safari Trek. I did a lot of research on this unit, asked all the questions I could think of before putting down a $500 dollar deposit. I was assured the unit was in good condition and all systems were operating as designed. Benjamin, the salesman, was super nice, provided all the info I asked for via phone and email. Among the many question about the unit I asked several times about the tires. He told me that the tires were new. That the dealer had them replaced. After the good experience on the phone and trusting the dealer would not try and hide the ball I flew out with my brother to check it out and drive it back to Florida if it passed all my tests. I now regret that and I will explain why, but first I would like to share that a Spokane local on the plane into town told me in no uncertain terms not to buy from Clickit RV, and to avoid any dealing with them, now I know why.
At first they were super nice, even came to the airport to pick us up. I told Benjamin, the salesman, that we would be spending a few hours looking over the rig. He seemed to understand that, but upon arrival they said it was not ready. Not ready? THey took a deposit more than a week before, I had to send them copies of my plane tickets, DL, and the check, to prove I was coming, and they were not ready? After about an hour they finally let us go see it. It was clear they were scrambling to get it ready as it was filthy inside and out and smelled strongly of varnish. They were also putting a bunch of sealant on the roof. Why now? Why not in the week before? Anyhow, for the most part the unit was as described and was in good shape for 22 years old. One item missing was the generator door, which they admitted they lost, but would not replace. I let that slide, but after that we began to see a change in the attitude, they were suddenly in a rush, they wanted me to sign docs, totally opposite of the laid back way they had acted the whole time before. We arrived at the dealer at 2pm, 5 hours before they closed, they would not let us get close to the rig for over an hour, and would not send someone over to go through the systems until almost dark. Suddenly they were in a big arse hurry to get the deal done. I told them I was not signing anything until they showed me it all works. They finally caved and sent someone over, in retrospect, he knew nothing about the systems. Being a newbie myself I was not in a position to doubt, but I know better now. He would not run the generator for more than a minute, would not admit that the door missing was the reason, when it clearly states on the genny that it must be in place. I was holding a check, they tried to pressure me, but I was not having it. I think we left the close to 10pm after I was satisfied, and signed the paperwork. I brought a check for the entire purchase price, but they insisted that they needed my SSN to verify my address for tax purposes. I explicitly asked that they not run my credit as I was a cash buyer, and they agreed, but after a few weeks I got a denial letter from their finance company, I pulled my credit and they ran my credit even after being instructed not to. This is a pattern and practice, look at Facebook reviews, rife with unauthorized activity.
We drove it back to FL over the next 5 days, no issues. Fast forward to Dec. 23rd. Loaded the family up for a trip to CT. 1200 miles each way. On the way up one of the rear tires blows out in the middle of the night. Not too concerned as I am confident my "NEW" tires are ok, I just have it replaced and we drive another 600 miles, and another rear blowout. All the tires are "New", pressure is correct, 80psi per the specs, speed never exceeds 65mph in this 3.9l breadbox. After the 2nd blowout I am seeing a pattern. I take it to a reputable tire dealer and then I found out that 4 of the "new" tires they installed on the rear duallys were made in 2010. Two of them blew out under 5k miles in sub 50 degree weather going 60-63mph. These tires should never have been mounted on any vehicle, and Clickit RV knew better.
Bottom line is that this dealer should be avoided at all costs, do not believe anything they tell you, even when you see docs, visually verify the condition and bring someone who knows about RV's. Remember no matter how nice they seem, they are not your friends, they will sell you dangerous and incomplete units with full knowledge of the defects. They actually bragged about the tires being new, and sent me on my way knowing I was driving 3000 miles back to Florida on tires they knew were not safe to install. Feel free to contact me for additional details, I want to help you avoid the bad experience I had. Don't make a huge mistake with your money and the safety of your family. read more