My First Impression was quite positive…read more
I've recently become interested in Camping / RV'ing. I have no other previous experience with Camping, but common sense told me I would not enjoy sitting in a tent on a bleak, rainy day, like Abel does. My wife and I call him "Misery Camping" when we see him on YouTube. She has no interest in Camping *or* RV'ing - so I knew I'd want a teardrop with room for me and my dog. After a couple months of *very* diligent research, I've analyzed my Requirements (and sadly, my budget!), to determine which of many options "was best for me". Using that learning window, I emerged with nuCamp 650 as one of my "Prime Contenders".
So, I got on Facebook, joined a couple of NuCamp Groups, and asked for the name of a RELIABLE local Dealer. The name "Vacationland, in Big Rock" kept turning-up, all with positive comments attached. Vacationland's website states they are Family Owned / Family Run - which is an absolute *must* for me, versus a "McRV Juggernaut" (especially one brand that Liz Amazing constantly calls-out on YT.)
I drove myself out to Big Rock, and with a touch of trepidation (I'm a newbie!), went inside on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I was greeted by Joel, who sat down and looked-over my notes describing what I was looking for. I was honored (and proud of) the fact that he immediately mentioned the NuTab trailers - the same one I had honed my list to.
He walked me out to the lot. He was helping another set of Customers, so he asked if I minded - I said "of course not!", and he left me with his permission to wander and explore anything I saw. So I checked out the 650's, taking videos and pictures, sitting by myself in the campers in the rain to gauge whether my claustrophobia would kick-in. It didn't, and Joel came back every 10 minutes or so to see how I was doing.
His "being cool" with me just wandering around gave me the opportunity to collect data with NO PRESSURE - which in turn changed my requirements just a little bit - now to a 650 Black Canyon. Even more amazing (to me, anyway) - when I showed those videos to my "never ever camping Bride", she was intrigued, and said she'd accompany me on at least one trip, someday. THAT's Progress!
I left Vacationland with a very good impression. Although I didn't buy anything on Saturday, I was not pressured to... and Joel's attitude told me an awful lot about the Dealership, too. When Purchase Time approaches (retirement, spring 2027) I'm going to go there *first*.
My compliments!