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Advocating for RV Owners. Demanding Accountability. Driving Change.
Welcome to RV Advocacy Network, a consumer-focused platform created by RV owners, for RV owners.
We're Pete and Lisa West, formerly known as @WestsOnTheMove. Like many people entering the RV lifestyle, we began our full-time journey in 2022 with excitement, optimism, and very little knowledge of the RV industry. What we discovered along the way was eye-opening.
While the RV community proved to be welcoming, supportive, and generous with its knowledge, our experiences with dealerships, manufacturers, warranty departments, and service networks often revealed a different reality. Delayed repairs, unresolved defects, inconsistent customer service, and a lack of accountability are challenges faced by far too many RV owners.
The more RV owners we met, the clearer it became:
These aren't isolated incidents. They're industry-wide issues affecting thousands of consumers.
That's why RV Advocacy Network exists.
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
Have you ever known more about an RV than the salesperson trying to sell it to you?
Have you spent months waiting for warranty repairs that should have taken weeks?
Have you been told that obvious defects are "normal" or "within specification"?
Have you struggled to get a manufacturer or dealer to stand behind their product?
Have you felt ignored, dismissed, or blamed when reporting legitimate concerns?
Have you wondered why so many RV owners seem to experience the same recurring problems?
If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone.
And you're in the right place.
Our Mission
RV Advocacy Network is dedicated to empowering consumers through education, awareness, support, and advocacy.
We believe RV owners deserve:
Accurate and transparent information
Quality products that meet reasonable expectations
Fair and timely warranty support
Accountability from manufacturers and dealerships
A stronger collective voice within the RV industry
We also believe lasting change happens when consumers share information, document their experiences, and stand together.
What You'll Find Here
Consumer Education
Learn how the RV industry operates, understand your rights as a consumer, and avoid common pitfalls before they become expensive problems.
Advocacy & Awareness
We spotlight recurring issues affecting RV owners and encourage greater transparency, responsibility, and accountability throughout the industry.
Resources & Guidance
Access practical information, tools, and real-world experiences that can help you navigate ownership challenges and make informed decisions.
Community Support
Connect with fellow RV owners who understand the frustrations, successes, and realities of RV ownership.
Empowerment Through Knowledge
The more informed consumers become, the harder it is for poor practices to continue unchecked.
Join the Movement
RV Advocacy Network is more than a website. It's a growing community of RV owners committed to improving the RV ownership experience for everyone.
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Consumer advocacy updates
Industry news and developments
Educational resources
RV owner experiences and insights
Opportunities to participate in advocacy initiatives
Together, we can bring greater transparency, accountability, and consumer representation to the RV industry.
Strength in Numbers. Change Through Action.
#StrengthInNumbers
Welcome to THE RV Advocacy Network
Breaking News:
For years, RV owners from across the United States have contacted me with stories involving warranty disputes, lengthy repair delays, questionable inspections, denied claims, product defects, and significant financial losses. Many felt they had nowhere to turn and nobody willing to listen.
That is why I was honored to recently be interviewed by Denver7 News, investigative journalist Jaclyn Allen regarding my RV consumer advocacy efforts and the growing concerns being raised by RV owners nationwide.
This interview is not about me. It is about the hundreds of thousands of RV owners whose experiences deserve to be heard and documented. I hope the segment helps shine a light on issues that many consumers face and encourages greater transparency and accountability throughout the RV industry.
Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their stories, documents, evidence, and experiences. Your willingness to speak up is what makes advocacy possible.
Message to Dealerships:
Dealerships need to stop making excuses for manufacturers and start standing up for the customers who keep them in business. Far too many RVs are being sold with defects that should have been identified and addressed before they ever reached a sales lot.
Dealers have significant leverage with manufacturers, yet too often the burden falls on the customer through warranty disputes, repair delays, repeated service visits, and diminished value. The answer is simple: conduct meaningful pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), reject substandard products, and demand higher quality from manufacturers.
Dealerships should also remember that when they take possession of an RV, market it, sell it, and profit from the transaction, they are not insulated from accountability. Consumers may pursue remedies against the selling dealer when serious issues arise, including demands for repurchase, buybacks, or other legal relief where applicable.
At the end of the day, consumers are the ones funding this industry. Dealerships should ask themselves whether they are protecting their customers or protecting manufacturers. The long-term success of the RV industry depends on accountability, quality, and earning consumer trust.
How We Help
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Consumer Rights
Fighting for your rights and ensuring fair treatment from manufacturers
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Warranty Issues
Connecting you with resources to address warranty and legal issues
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Issue Reporting
Documenting and tracking manufacturer defects and warranty problems
Important Announcements
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