I normally do not leave long reviews, but after everything my family and I experienced throughout…read morethis process, I feel obligated to share my honest experience regarding the purchase of my 2026 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 261FKRB from General RV in Salisbury.
Initially, the sales experience was excellent. The salesperson was personable, confident, and made us feel valued as customers. My friend and I both committed to purchasing RVs on April 25, 2026, believing we were dealing with a company that prioritized professionalism, preparation, and customer satisfaction.
Unfortunately, once the sale was completed, the experience became increasingly frustrating and disappointing.
Before my walkthrough appointment on May 1, I clearly communicated to multiple staff members that taking time away from work directly impacts my income. I explained that it was extremely important for the RV to be fully prepared and ready before my arrival because every hour missed from work costs me money.
I drove nearly two hours to the dealership after being told I could arrive early to begin the process sooner. Upon arrival, I discovered the wrong RV had been prepared entirely. Staff had apparently been cleaning and setting up another customer's unit. I was then told my RV would be ready in "15 minutes," but I ended up waiting well over an hour before the walkthrough even began.
Due to the delays and lack of preparation, I lost an entire day of income totaling approximately $800.
Once the inspection finally started, I immediately identified several quality issues, including improperly mounted ceiling lights, cabinet defects, a twisted cabinet rail, and an improperly sealed electrical/power box in the bathroom. While I understand manufacturers can make mistakes, I questioned why these issues were not caught during General RV's own pre-delivery inspection process before presenting the RV to the customer.
The dealership agreed to repair the issues, but during one repair attempt, additional cosmetic damage was caused to the trim area, making the repair look rushed and unprofessional.
I was then assured everything would be corrected and the RV would be delivered on May 7. However, upon delivery, the camper had a significant interior water leak, forcing the delivery driver to immediately return it back to the dealership for repairs.
After another delay, the RV was finally delivered again on May 11. Unfortunately, even then, the camper had not been properly cleaned from the debris and mess left behind from the repair process. After everything that had already happened, this lack of attention to detail was extremely disappointing.
At this point, my frustration is no longer simply about defects. The larger issue has been the overall lack of communication, preparation, urgency, and proactive customer service throughout the process. Nearly every update required repeated follow-ups on my end just to receive basic information regarding repairs or delivery timelines.
Spending nearly eight hours at the dealership for what should have been a straightforward walkthrough process was completely unreasonable and reflected poor coordination between departments.
To be fair, there were employees who attempted to help throughout the process, and I appreciate those efforts. However, good intentions alone do not fix systemic communication breakdowns and poor quality control.
Purchasing an RV is a major financial investment and should be an exciting experience for families. Customers deserve professionalism, transparency, preparation, accountability, and proactive communication throughout the process.
I genuinely hope General RV leadership takes reviews like this seriously and uses customer experiences like mine as an opportunity to improve quality control, communication, and overall customer service moving forward.