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The Best Inspection in the Business: A Lichtsinn RV Advantage

October 6, 2021October 13, 2021lichtsinn

As more and more people join the RVing community throughout the country, one thing is certain, Motorhomes have become increasingly complicated with advancements in RV electrical systems, heating and cooling, plumbing, space-making slide outs and internet connectivity.

These aren’t the machines our parents’ generation traveled in. As a result, the importance of the pre-delivery inspection has grown exponentially. A pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is exactly what it sounds like. At Lichtsinn RV, we thoroughly inspect your new or pre-owned motorhome before you take possession of your RV.

LIchtsinn RV Service Technician Jeremy Hanna performs a pre-delivery inspection on a new Winnebago motorhome. — Lichtsinn RV Service Technician, Jeremy Hanna, performs a pre-delivery inspection on a new Winnebago motorhome.

At Lichtsinn RV we have the best Pre-Delivery Inspection in the industry

Let’s face it, there are a lot of lousy RV dealerships out there. Unfortunately, in the race to find the lowest possible RV price, many people choose to buy from dealers who do not have a history of great customer service. Know in advance that the lowest price is not usually synonymous with the best buying experience.

At Lichtsinn RV, before you take possession of your RV, it will go through an extensive pre-delivery inspection. During this inspection one of our technicians perform an exhaustive series of tests on your RVs functional systems and they also look for cosmetic and fitment issues. They work with a checklist of 172 items that they inspect on each new RV. Each RV is also road tested.

Every RV pre-delivery inspection takes at least four hours and is valued at over $600. However, we don’t charge you for this service as some dealers do. It is simply part of our commitment to providing you the best RV experience possible.

Advanced technology requires advanced training

Your pre-delivery inspection will be completed by one of our factory trained RVIA/RVDA Certified RV Technicians. This certification provides you the assurance that the technician working on your RV has the specific skills needed to do so.

Many of our technicians have also actually previously worked at Winnebago and have unique product knowledge due to this experience that many others may not have.

Our technicians are among the most knowledgeable RV technicians in the country. They are experts on every motorhome Winnebago sells…inside and out.

Why is a good Inspection important?

We’ve read the horror stories in online forums and heard from guests who have previously bought elsewhere about buying an RV from a dealership that doesn’t put an emphasis on pre-delivery inspections. Or they simply don’t perform them at all — Here’s the keys! Enjoy! Then 1000 miles down the road you have big, big problems.

At Lichtsinn RV we’d rather handle things before you get here to pick up your RV. Our thorough inspection helps us to find issues ahead of your arrival. If there is an issue, we fix it. With our close proximity to the Winnebago factory we can often get the needed parts the same day. When you come here for delivery, if you should find any issues while you are here, again, we just have a quick 1 mile trip to Winnebago to get the part needed for your RV to get you on the road and our certified technicians have the expertise to do so.

Stay in our campground; get to know your motorhome

After a thorough orientation on your RV, we invite you to stay in your RV on our on-site campground. This allows you to put your new or used motorhome through the paces. There is so much information covered in your complimentary orientation, it is easy to forget a thing or two. This provides you the opportunity to stay overnight with us, so that we are available just outside your doorstep the next day to answer any questions that you may have.

Our team will stand behind you

It’s inevitable. Occasionally an issue arises on a system that tested fine during the inspection. Unlike many dealerships, we are there for you until you get the issue resolved whether it is something we do internally or if it requires a chassis dealer or a 3rd party vendor. At Lichtsinn RV our relationship goes far beyond your initial RV purchase. The Lichtsinn RV team will stand behind you for the life of your RV.

Call Lichtsinn RV to find out more about our pre-delivery inspection process and for your all your Winnebago RVing needs!

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Brian Buffington promoted to Director of Fixed Operations at Lichtsinn RV

October 5, 2021October 13, 2021lichtsinn

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FOREST CITY, Iowa, October 2021 – Brian Buffington has been promoted to Director of Fixed Operations at Lichtsinn RV. With this newly created position, Brian will lead Fixed Operations including Service, Parts and Finishing and Quality Control departments.

Brian brings extensive leadership, industry and dealership knowledge, as well as problem solving skills and commitment to internal and external guest service.

Brian is a graduate of Waldorf College with a degree in Business Administration and Management.

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Renae Aukes Joins the Lichtsinn RV Sales Team

September 13, 2021October 18, 2021lichtsinn

FOREST CITY, IOWA, September 2021 – Lichtsinn RV of Forest City is excited to announce the addition of Renae Aukes to our Sales Team. Renae’s position is an incremental addition to our sales team to align with the continued growth of the Winnebago RV Dealership. Renae comes to Lichtsinn RV from a long standout career with Hy-Vee, serving in many management roles over the past 23 years. “Renae’s professional experiences, positive attitude and dedication to guest service make us very excited to have her join our team” said Heidi Thompson, Lichtsinn RV General Manager.

Renae is a graduate of North Iowa High School and attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa where she graduated with an associate degree. Aukes continued her education at Minnesota State University, in Mankato, MN receiving her bachelor’s degree for elementary education.

When asked what she is most looking forward to in her new position, Aukes said, “Getting to help guests make a purchase they have dreamed of owning!”

Outside of work, Aukes enjoys riding bike and doing kick boxing classes at the local YMCA. Most importantly she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children.

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Jordan Weiland joins Lichtsinn RV in RV Finishing and Quality Control

September 13, 2021October 14, 2021lichtsinn

FOREST CITY, Iowa, September 2021– Jordan Weiland has recently joined Lichtsinn RV in Forest City, Iowa, in the RV Finishing and Quality Control department. Jordan is a graduate of West Hancock High School and attended Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa studying psychology and playing football.

Weiland was previously employed at the Buckle Retail company in Mason City, Iowa, where he managed the recruiting and training department and sold clothing, footwear, and accessories to guests.

When asked what aspect of his new job he most looks forward to, Weiland said, “I am excited about giving the guest a finished unit they will love.”

Outside of work, Weiland enjoys working out, thrifting, and dad life with his toddler son.

Lichtsinn RV is located 1 mile north of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, IA and we proudly sell new Winnebago motorhomes and pre-owned RVs from various manufacturers. While at Lichtsinn RV, you can expect no delivery miles on new RVs, a complimentary half-day educational orientation of your RV, excellent guest reviews, an assigned support team from sales, parts, service and the business office, superior accommodations, no-hassle pricing and competitive financing. See our extensive new and used inventory here. Lichtsinn RV announces major expansion Jordan Weiland joins Lichtsinn RV in RV Finishing and Quality Control

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Why Buy from Lichtsinn RV – RV Industry Partners

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021lichtsinn

One of the many things that differentiates Lichtsinn RV from our competitors is our close relationship with Industry partners across the RV industry.

You probably know that we are located just 1 mile from the Winnebago Factory. We have been a Winnebago Dealer for over 45 years, so our team has a network of close resources/contacts at Winnebago when we have questions or needs from the manufacturer. Not to mention the people that work there are our family, friends and neighbors.

Beyond Winnebago, there are numerous other industry partners that we work with closely on the many aspects of your coach. We have listed below some of our close industry partners that we work with regularly, many of which make regular trips to our dealership to review their products, help us troubleshoot or provide new product information. Some of these industry partners are listed below:

HWH – HWH is our main partner for aftermarket hydraulic leveling systems. HWH is located in Moscow, IA approximately 3 hours southeast of Lichtsinn RV. At Lichtsinn RV we are an authorized HWH installer so can add your leveling jack system at our dealership or can schedule an appointment for you at their headquarters to have the system installed.

LCI – As a supplier of RV components LCI (aka Lippert) is dedicated to bettering the recreational vehicle industry. We work with LCI on a regular basis for Leveling, Slideout and Entry Door solutions.

OWL – A key partner for us in RV upfitting is OWL VANS – they provide after-market storage solutions for your RV whether it be an RV Bike or Ladder Carrier, RV Roof Rack, RV Storage Boxes etc. We work with OWL VANS regularly to find you the right storage solution options for your RV.

ALUMINESS – Aluminess is another partner we work with regularly for upfitting your RV. They offer items such as RV Tire Racks, RV Bike Racks and RV Roof Racks, RV Bumpers and RV Ladders.

TOTAL SERVICES AND SALES – This is a company that represents a number of different manufacturers that provide items for your RV. It is located in Garner, Iowa, just 15 minutes from Lichtsinn RV. The companies that Total Service and Sales represents include Carefree Colorado for Awnings, Xantrex Power Systems and Lithionics for aftermarket Lithium Battery Solutions. Representatives of this company are at the dealership regularly to review current product and help troubleshoot any issues that might arise.

AM SOLAR – We have a close working relationship with AM Solar focusing on after-market Solar Power and Lithium Batteries. For over twenty years AM Solar has focused on providing solar solutions for the electrical needs of RV enthusiasts across North America.

BLUE OX – Blue OX is a close partner of ours focusing on towing installations for your RV. They feature innovative tow bars and towing accessories.

CDI – CDI is the paint facility that Winnebago uses to paint RV exteriors. They are located across from the Winnebago Factory, just 1 mile from Lichtsinn RV. We work with CDI regularly to fix any paint issues and work with guests that want custom paint jobs on their tow vehicles etc.

Why is it important that Lichtsinn RV has many close RV industry partnerships? Industry partners can get right to the source of the problem and have more resources at their fingertips since they focus specifically on the product they represent. We regularly bring them aboard on solutions for guests to ensure we are using the most effective and cost-efficient solutions. These partners just represent a few of the many RV Industry partners we have at Lichtsinn RV.

Call Lichtsinn RV to find out more about any of our leading industry partnerships and for your Winnebago RVing needs!

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Forest City High School Student Awarded Hope and Ron Lichtsinn Family Scholarship at Annual Senior Awards Night

May 13, 2021October 13, 2021lichtsinn

FOREST CITY, IOWA, May 2021 – Earlier this month at the Forest City High School Senior Awards Night, the Hope and Ron Lichtsinn Family Scholarship was given, reflecting the consistent support from the Lichtsinn family towards the growth of the Forest City community and overall North Iowa area.

The scholarship is awarded each year to a Forest City High School Senior who has displayed progressive participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteerism, academic groups, the arts, or sports and has plans of attending an Iowa based four-year college.

This year’s recipient of the scholarship was Devin Alamsya, not only for his excellence in his studies but his activities outside of school including: Band, Sports, Speech and more. He is also a mentor and leader to many around him. Devin will be attending Iowa State in the Fall.

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Karla Penning joins Lichtsinn RV in RV Finishing and Quality Control

May 1, 2021October 13, 2021lichtsinn

FOREST CITY, Iowa, May 2021– Karla Penning has recently joined Lichtsinn RV in Forest City, Iowa, in the RV Finishing and Quality Control department. Karla was born in Britt, IA, and is a graduate of United South Central High School in Wells, MN.

Penning was previously employed at Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Forest City, Iowa, as a vinyl floor installer. In Penning’s 14 years at Winnebago Industries, she held several other positions throughout the factory.

When asked what aspect of her new job she most looks forward to, Penning said, “I am excited to work with energetic people and showcase a new RV to the guest.”

Outside of work, Penning enjoys camping, gardening, and spending time with her son and husband of 20 years.

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Lichtsinn RV Receives Flying W Dealer Excellence Award

April 24, 2021October 13, 2021lichtsinn

FOREST CITY, Iowa, April 2021– Winnebago has announced that Forest City based Lichtsinn RV has earned the company’s Flying W Dealer Excellence award for 2021. This is the 28^th consecutive year Lichtsinn RV was awarded Winnebago’s prestigious dealer excellence award, previously named the Circle of Excellence award.

“We are honored to once again receive this award from Winnebago Industries.” Ron Lichtsinn, owner of Lichtsinn RV, said. “Each and every member of the Lichtsinn RV team strives to ensure our guests Experience the Best® at Lichtsinn RV, and this award affirms our efforts.”

The 2021 Flying W award recognizes the top one-third of Winnebago dealer locations for superior owner satisfaction and service excellence during the program period of February 2020 to February 2021. Flying W recipients are selected based on customer satisfaction measured at RV delivery and after receiving warranty service.

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