Finding a Reputable RV Dealer: Awards from the Manufacturer

Whether it’s your first RV and you’ve decided the RV lifestyle is now for you or you’re a seasoned RVer ready for your next home you’ll spend a lot of time researching the perfect RV for your needs. However, the research process does not end when you’ve decided on that perfect RV, there is another important step that many people forget… finding the perfect RV DEALER to work with. Buyers will want to invest just as much time if not more, in researching RV dealers to make sure they find a reputable dealer to work with.

“There is another important step that many people forget… finding the perfect RV Dealer to work with.”

Let’s face it, there are a lot of lousy RV dealerships out there. Unfortunately, in the race to find the lowest possible rig price, many people choose to buy from dealers who do not have a history of great customer service and outstanding RV repair. Know in advance that the lowest price is not usually synonymous with the best buying experience. In our blog series we will cover items you should be looking for in your RV Dealer.

Accreditation from the RV Manufacturer

Most RV Manufacturers have a program to identify dealers that exhibit excellence in service and sales. For Winnebago, it is called the Flying W Award. The Flying W award recognizes the top one-third Winnebago dealer locations for superior owner satisfaction and service excellence. You need to ask yourself if you should even consider working with a dealer who has not achieved this minimum ranking. The 2020 Flying W platinum recognition is awarded to the top 12 dealers that rated the highest in customer satisfaction during the program period. In 2020, Lichtsinn RV was awarded the Platinum designation, the highest award given by Winnebago Industries. This is the 29^th consecutive year Lichtsinn RV was awarded Winnebago’s prestigious dealer excellence award, previously named the Circle of Excellence award.

Customers should look for an accreditation, like the Flying W award, to ensure they are working with a reputable RV dealer.

The RV buying process may be lengthy, but it is an exciting process and finding the perfect dealer to work with makes the experience that much more enjoyable!

Experience the Best® at Lichtsinn RV, the #1 Winnebago Dealer in North America for the last six consecutive years. 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.