It's that time of year again with Hershey Americas Largest RV Show in the rear view mirror and the winter season fast approaching all you snowbirds take note!

keep these few things in mind on those end of the season purchases...

Buying an RV: What You Really Need to Know Before Signing Anything

Buying an RV is a big decision—part lifestyle, part financial investment, and for many, a dream come true. Whether you're planning weekend getaways or hitting the road full-time, here’s some solid, no-nonsense advice every buyer should read before making the leap.

💰 1. RV Financing: Don’t Fall for the “Special Deal” Trap

RV loans are often structured like home mortgages—but with one big difference: they front-load the interest heavily. That means you're paying mostly interest for the first chunk of your payments.

So, when a dealer tells you, “Just make six payments and pay it off!” — walk away. That’s a sales tactic, not a financial strategy. In many states, it's illegal to charge more than the advertised price, but closing costs, surprise add-ons, and "protection packages" can add thousands to your bottom line when you sit down with the finance manager. I love the "finance only price"

🚫 Key Rule: If it sounds too good to be true—it is.

🏪 2. Research the Dealership as Much as the RV

The dealership is just as important as the RV itself. After all, they’ll be your go-to for service, warranty work, and parts long after you’ve driven off the lot.

Look for:

Authentic customer reviews (beware of bots!)
Reputation for after-sale service
Responsiveness and professionalism

You’ll find horror stories on YouTube and forums—buyers ignored or mistreated by dealers after the sale. Sadly, at many big-name dealers, you’re just a number.

✅ Choose a dealer who values your business after the sale as much as during it.

💸 3. Know Your True Annual Operating Budget

This might be the most overlooked part of RV ownership:

💡 Most new RVs come with a yearly operating cost of about 10–12% of the purchase price.
For older or used RVs, expect 15–20% annually.

Your operating budget includes:

Maintenance & repairs
Insurance
Campground fees
Fuel
Storage
Upgrades & gear

Every dollar you spend on that RV counts. Plan ahead—or the costs will catch you by surprise.

🎯 4. Beware the “Show Deposit” Trick

If you're at an RV show and the dealer asks for a $50–$100 deposit to hold a unit—be cautious. That deposit won’t be mailed back. You’ll need to visit the dealership in person to collect it.

Why? Because once you're on their lot, you’re a captive audience—and the pressure to close the deal goes up fast.

🎭 It’s a tactic. Know it. Avoid it.

🚨 Final Thought: Set Your Expectations High

You’re spending serious money—and chasing a lifestyle that you’ve worked hard to afford. Expect great service. Demand quality.

If you’re buying a high-quality RV, the after-sale care should match the product. Don’t settle for less.

At Dave’s RV Center, we believe in earning your trust, not just your business. We want to be part of your RV journey—not just your sale.

“You know the difference—because we are the difference.”

Dave Jr. saved the day! My brand new business vehicle lost electricity from the generator to the interior, so I was in a pinch. While I may not be Dave's typical RV customer, he made me feel a priority and got me in right away. He was able to diagnose and fix the issue quickly, so I could get my business back up and running. Thank you for the excellent customer service, quality and small business experience!

What a pleasure to shop here! Great, friendly service. Small shop but had everything I needed. Prices were as good as any other RV store, if not better. They have a great inventory of RVs too if you're in the market.

I bought a small travel trailer out of state. Once I got it home to CT, I felt overwhelmed and nervous about how to best use & care for it. I was hoping to find someone local to train me. I lucked out, when I reached out to Dave's RV Center. Everyone I've met there is friendly and helpful. Dave Jr. went above and beyond with his time, insight & knowledge and delivered what he promised, that I would leave a "happy camper". He provided me with the information I was seeking and I feel much more confident using my camper now, after just a couple days of camping at Dave's RV Center. I'm also grateful, knowing Dave's, is a place I can trust with my camper needs, going forward.

What a pleasure to shop here! Great, friendly service. Small shop but had everything I needed. Prices were as good as any other RV store, if not better. They have a great inventory of RVs too if you're in the market.

Don't look any further - you won't be disappointed! What an unbelievable experience from day 1!!! After months and months of researching RVs, we narrowed our search down to a Newmar and headed to Dave's RV Center in Danbury, CT, to take a look at the inventory. The vested interest shown in what we wanted, hours and hours spent showing us the insides and out side of the motor homes (even from day 1 when we showed up unnanounced they spent 45 minutes with us), ability to answer ALL questions, excitement for us becoming RV owners, and patience shown while we made our decision (not pushy at all), was the best customer service we have EVER had. The day we picked up our Dutch Star, Dave spent 6 hours going though everything on the inside and outside of the coach to make sure we were comfortable with everything. Dave suggested we stay at his campsite for our first night to use all the systems in the coach. He was there the next morning to answer any questions that we had after our first night. Through our research, it became clear that having a local dealer for service and support was extremely important. Dave and his team are top notch and we could not be happier. Dave also hooked up our Jeep with the Blue Rhino Flat Tow Package and spent and 1.5 hours showing us how to operate it to make sure we were comfortable. As we sit in our new mobile coach home, on our maiden trip, writing this review, we are happy to report we made the best decision buying from Dave's RV Center. Dave has checked in with us, recommended places to stay, places to eat, and is genuienly happy for us. We only wish Dave's RV Center sold other things so we could get the same experience!!! We truly feel like part of their family! Buy for Dave's RV Center - you won't regret it!!!!!

Dave saved me not once but twice both right before a trip. First with a water heater issue and now with a generator issue. He also does my dewinterizing/winterizing. Professional, knows his stuff and on top of that, he’s the nicest guy. I highly recommend!!!

We just picked up our 2024 Newmar Dutchstar 4310 from Dave at Dave's RV, in Danbury CT--- Dave and his family, and crew are such wonderful people to work with, Dave is very knowledgable and patient. This family treats there customers like family---i cant wait to trade up again with Daves RV

What a pleasure to shop here! Great, friendly service. Small shop but had everything I needed. Prices were as good as any other RV store, if not better. They have a great inventory of RVs too if you're in the market.

Dave's Rv Center in Danbury CT is the perfect place to buy a RV. They offer reasonable pricing and above all customer satisfaction. A Family Business with Dave Sr, his wife Pam, and Dave Jr. who are there everyday. Have you ever heard of a dealer that will answer the phone whenever a customer calls, Dave's promises this as he knows a customer who needs an answer while camping needs help. Dave Jr, is a great tech as shown by his reviews and for me seeing in person what he can do. He is so knowledgeable and good at explaining everything to the customer. Dave Sr, and Dave Jr offers all their customer that buy a Rv to camp at their Camp David for several days with full hookups to become familiar with their coach. If anything comes up they are there to answer your questions. What big dealers offer this? "Once you are a customer you are Family"

Dave’s RV saved us! 24 hours before leaving for our trip and we lost our AC - they were kind enough to take us in on a Friday at 4:30 - and helped fix the problem and cleared our gas lines so our trip was not delayed… we found our go to RV repair service. Thank you so very much! We appreciate your kindness and honesty.

Dave saved me not once but twice both right before a trip. First with a water heater issue and now with a generator issue. He also does my dewinterizing/winterizing. Professional, knows his stuff and on top of that, he’s the nicest guy. I highly recommend!!!

First of all, I don't work at Dave's RV Center and I am not related to them. I am just a VERY satisfied customer. I purchased a pre owned Class A. From the minute I walked in the office to the time of delivery, everything was perfect. Dave Jr was so helpful at answering all my questions, even the silly ones as this RV was new to us. After the first inspection as Dave advised us to do we had a list of things to do adjust, touch up or fix. On second inspection day, everything on my list was completed and some. Also, Dave does have his own 10 page long list of items to check on pre owned RV's. He kept our coach indoors the whole time he was working on it and to make easier and warmer (ha) for us to look at. When you go to his dealership you will not be greeted by a pushy, uninformed salesmen but by Dave Jr himself. Dave does it all, demonstration, test drive, paperwork and even works on the coaches, jack of all trade haha. Dealer has been family owned for over 50 years. Make sure you meet with Dave SR., awesome guy, full of info and good stories. If there is anything in their inventory or have questions about in coming units, go see Dave, tell him that Eric A send you there if you want. I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Price was great, no hiding fees like most giant dealers charge. The day i picked the coach Dave told us to make sure to text him how the ride went and if we had any questions to call or text him. I did and he always replied quickly. By the way we picked up the RV on a day the dealer was closed for the holidays, I didn't know that but Dave was there waiting for us. If you are shopping for an RV, do yourself a favor, go see Dave Jr. They carry top of the line new coaches and immaculate pre owned RV's of all types.

Dave's Rv Center in Danbury CT is the perfect place to buy a RV. They offer reasonable pricing and above all customer satisfaction. A Family Business with Dave Sr, his wife Pam, and Dave Jr. who are there everyday. Have you ever heard of a dealer that will answer the phone whenever a customer calls, Dave's promises this as he knows a customer who needs an answer while camping needs help. Dave Jr, is a great tech as shown by his reviews and for me seeing in person what he can do. He is so knowledgeable and good at explaining everything to the customer. Dave Sr, and Dave Jr offers all their customer that buy a Rv to camp at their Camp David for several days with full hookups to become familiar with their coach. If anything comes up they are there to answer your questions. What big dealers offer this? "Once you are a customer you are Family"

My husband and I are traveling from ME to NV in our motorhome. After a long evening of driving, we stopped at a rest area in Danbury, CT. We lost our driver-side mirror on the route, making it nearly impossible to drive our 38-foot motorhome safely! We were at a loss as to what to do. Also, our generator stopped working. We searched for a place to go in the morning, and thankfully, Dave’s RV Center was only a few miles away. Our main reason for going was to get a mirror. Dave Jr. searched high and low to find a mirror. After several minutes, he found one that would work temporarily, but he wasn’t comfortable with it. So Dave took the time to keep looking until finding an almost perfect match. Not only did he find it, but he also put it on for us. My husband bought a fuel pump to try to fix the generator. Dave graciously installed it and proceeded to inspect the motorhome without being asked to ensure everything was working correctly and safely! He went above and beyond; we are forever grateful for his generosity and kindness! He saved our day and made our travels smoother and, more importantly, safer! Dave Jr is very knowledgeable and a fantastic serviceman. We also found that he had parts for our older motorhome, which are usually hard to find. Thank you, Dave Jr; we won’t forget you and will highly recommend you to other RVers! Keep an eye out for your Maine lobster delivery!

Dave Jr and the whole family are TERRIFIC. I never knew buying an RV could be like this. Junior explained he wants to be my RV dealer for the rest of my life and that if there is anything that goes wrong, that he should be the first call and he will get it handled or connect me with the people that can. That was very reassuring when buying our used RV. He continued to follow up with me via texts and calls on my 1,000+ mile drive back to south florida. I can’t say or recommend enough about this family-owned business that made my purchase experience memorable. Thank you, Dave’s RV!!!

We just picked up our 2024 Newmar Dutchstar 4310 from Dave at Dave's RV, in Danbury CT--- Dave and his family, and crew are such wonderful people to work with, Dave is very knowledgable and patient. This family treats there customers like family---i cant wait to trade up again with Daves RV

We stayed overnight at Dave's RV as part of the Harvest Host program. Everyone there knew we were coming and greeted us with a friendly "Hello". They offered us the option of using their electric hook-up, which was nice because we were there in February and it's alway nice to have a back-up heat source. They even had a gift bag ready for us! If their sales and service is the same level as we were greeted with, I think this would be a great place to buy an RV. Thank you Dave's!

We just picked up our 2024 Newmar Dutchstar 4310 from Dave at Dave's RV, in Danbury CT--- Dave and his family, and crew are such wonderful people to work with, Dave is very knowledgable and patient. This family treats there customers like family---i cant wait to trade up again with Daves RV

Don't look any further - you won't be disappointed! What an unbelievable experience from day 1!!! After months and months of researching RVs, we narrowed our search down to a Newmar and headed to Dave's RV Center in Danbury, CT, to take a look at the inventory. The vested interest shown in what we wanted, hours and hours spent showing us the insides and out side of the motor homes (even from day 1 when we showed up unnanounced they spent 45 minutes with us), ability to answer ALL questions, excitement for us becoming RV owners, and patience shown while we made our decision (not pushy at all), was the best customer service we have EVER had. The day we picked up our Dutch Star, Dave spent 6 hours going though everything on the inside and outside of the coach to make sure we were comfortable with everything. Dave suggested we stay at his campsite for our first night to use all the systems in the coach. He was there the next morning to answer any questions that we had after our first night. Through our research, it became clear that having a local dealer for service and support was extremely important. Dave and his team are top notch and we could not be happier. Dave also hooked up our Jeep with the Blue Rhino Flat Tow Package and spent and 1.5 hours showing us how to operate it to make sure we were comfortable. As we sit in our new mobile coach home, on our maiden trip, writing this review, we are happy to report we made the best decision buying from Dave's RV Center. Dave has checked in with us, recommended places to stay, places to eat, and is genuienly happy for us. We only wish Dave's RV Center sold other things so we could get the same experience!!! We truly feel like part of their family! Buy for Dave's RV Center - you won't regret it!!!!!

We have to share the most pleasant motorcoach buying experience at Dave’s RV Center. Everyone we worked with was an absolute pleasure! The attention to detail is second to none. They want to make sure you understand your motorcoach and feel comfortable before you leave. The knowledge that Dave Jr has is amazing from the simplest to the most complicated. Whatever it is, he will figure it out and fix it. Aurie is the perfect counterpart of additional knowledge. Every person or customer that we encountered commented to us that we couldn’t buy from a better place. Even outside vendors said the same thing. We truly believe that because that was our experience. If you are interested in purchasing an RV, you truly owe it to yourself to reach out to Dave Jr at Dave’s RV Center. Even though we live in Ohio, we will return to Dave’s for service. Thanks again to Dave and staff for everything! The Hawk’s

I bought a small travel trailer out of state. Once I got it home to CT, I felt overwhelmed and nervous about how to best use & care for it. I was hoping to find someone local to train me. I lucked out, when I reached out to Dave's RV Center. Everyone I've met there is friendly and helpful. Dave Jr. went above and beyond with his time, insight & knowledge and delivered what he promised, that I would leave a "happy camper". He provided me with the information I was seeking and I feel much more confident using my camper now, after just a couple days of camping at Dave's RV Center. I'm also grateful, knowing Dave's, is a place I can trust with my camper needs, going forward.

Very happy with my purchase of my Newmar 3014 from Dave's. Everyone was so friendly and nice and knowledgeable. We spent half the day going over all of the features and functionality of everything, which was extremely helpful. Great price for the RV as well! Highly recommend!!!

First of all, I don't work at Dave's RV Center and I am not related to them. I am just a VERY satisfied customer. I purchased a pre owned Class A. From the minute I walked in the office to the time of delivery, everything was perfect. Dave Jr was so helpful at answering all my questions, even the silly ones as this RV was new to us. After the first inspection as Dave advised us to do we had a list of things to do adjust, touch up or fix. On second inspection day, everything on my list was completed and some. Also, Dave does have his own 10 page long list of items to check on pre owned RV's. He kept our coach indoors the whole time he was working on it and to make easier and warmer (ha) for us to look at. When you go to his dealership you will not be greeted by a pushy, uninformed salesmen but by Dave Jr himself. Dave does it all, demonstration, test drive, paperwork and even works on the coaches, jack of all trade haha. Dealer has been family owned for over 50 years. Make sure you meet with Dave SR., awesome guy, full of info and good stories. If there is anything in their inventory or have questions about in coming units, go see Dave, tell him that Eric A send you there if you want. I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Price was great, no hiding fees like most giant dealers charge. The day i picked the coach Dave told us to make sure to text him how the ride went and if we had any questions to call or text him. I did and he always replied quickly. By the way we picked up the RV on a day the dealer was closed for the holidays, I didn't know that but Dave was there waiting for us. If you are shopping for an RV, do yourself a favor, go see Dave Jr. They carry top of the line new coaches and immaculate pre owned RV's of all types.

Just pulled out of Camp David.I was reminded of what a great experience it is to work with Dave Jr. We bought our new motorhome here a year ago and had it in for minor warranty work.We travelled from NH and stayed overnight. Very accommodating...we arrived late and Ari(?) received us and helped us set up. Work was completed right away the next morning allowing us to pull out early and get a jump on our real getaway. It is always a pleasure to speak with Dave who always shares his technical and mechanical expertise, traveling tips and most notably, his healthy and refreshing outlook on life. Looking forward to visiting again on our next trip south...

Dave's RV is all you could hope for in any business I bought a Dutchstar from another dealership back 2015 I met Dave JR. before taking delivery. He said buy it from me and he'll always take care of me I did and it was a very good move. Since then the other dealership has changed names and no one that was there at the time is still there. Owning a Class A RV is very complicated with a lot of moving parts Service is key and Dave's delivers. It's been 9 years and he treats me like family. I can call Dave with any technical questions and he always seems to know the answer Finding any business with this level of service is almost impossible to find but not at Dave's If you want an RV This is the place to go If i could give him more than 5 stars I would

First of all, I don't work at Dave's RV Center and I am not related to them. I am just a VERY satisfied customer. I purchased a pre owned Class A. From the minute I walked in the office to the time of delivery, everything was perfect. Dave Jr was so helpful at answering all my questions, even the silly ones as this RV was new to us. After the first inspection as Dave advised us to do we had a list of things to do adjust, touch up or fix. On second inspection day, everything on my list was completed and some. Also, Dave does have his own 10 page long list of items to check on pre owned RV's. He kept our coach indoors the whole time he was working on it and to make easier and warmer (ha) for us to look at. When you go to his dealership you will not be greeted by a pushy, uninformed salesmen but by Dave Jr himself. Dave does it all, demonstration, test drive, paperwork and even works on the coaches, jack of all trade haha. Dealer has been family owned for over 50 years. Make sure you meet with Dave SR., awesome guy, full of info and good stories. If there is anything in their inventory or have questions about in coming units, go see Dave, tell him that Eric A send you there if you want. I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Price was great, no hiding fees like most giant dealers charge. The day i picked the coach Dave told us to make sure to text him how the ride went and if we had any questions to call or text him. I did and he always replied quickly. By the way we picked up the RV on a day the dealer was closed for the holidays, I didn't know that but Dave was there waiting for us. If you are shopping for an RV, do yourself a favor, go see Dave Jr. They carry top of the line new coaches and immaculate pre owned RV's of all types.

Dave Jr. saved the day! My brand new business vehicle lost electricity from the generator to the interior, so I was in a pinch. While I may not be Dave's typical RV customer, he made me feel a priority and got me in right away. He was able to diagnose and fix the issue quickly, so I could get my business back up and running. Thank you for the excellent customer service, quality and small business experience!

We stayed overnight at Dave's RV as part of the Harvest Host program. Everyone there knew we were coming and greeted us with a friendly "Hello". They offered us the option of using their electric hook-up, which was nice because we were there in February and it's alway nice to have a back-up heat source. They even had a gift bag ready for us! If their sales and service is the same level as we were greeted with, I think this would be a great place to buy an RV. Thank you Dave's!

My husband and I are traveling from ME to NV in our motorhome. After a long evening of driving, we stopped at a rest area in Danbury, CT. We lost our driver-side mirror on the route, making it nearly impossible to drive our 38-foot motorhome safely! We were at a loss as to what to do. Also, our generator stopped working. We searched for a place to go in the morning, and thankfully, Dave’s RV Center was only a few miles away. Our main reason for going was to get a mirror. Dave Jr. searched high and low to find a mirror. After several minutes, he found one that would work temporarily, but he wasn’t comfortable with it. So Dave took the time to keep looking until finding an almost perfect match. Not only did he find it, but he also put it on for us. My husband bought a fuel pump to try to fix the generator. Dave graciously installed it and proceeded to inspect the motorhome without being asked to ensure everything was working correctly and safely! He went above and beyond; we are forever grateful for his generosity and kindness! He saved our day and made our travels smoother and, more importantly, safer! Dave Jr is very knowledgeable and a fantastic serviceman. We also found that he had parts for our older motorhome, which are usually hard to find. Thank you, Dave Jr; we won’t forget you and will highly recommend you to other RVers! Keep an eye out for your Maine lobster delivery!

Dave’s RV saved us! 24 hours before leaving for our trip and we lost our AC - they were kind enough to take us in on a Friday at 4:30 - and helped fix the problem and cleared our gas lines so our trip was not delayed… we found our go to RV repair service. Thank you so very much! We appreciate your kindness and honesty.

Great family owned dealer! Purchased a new Newmar and had a fantastic experience dealing with Dave Jr. All staff is courteous, professional and super attentive. We traded in our older motor home and got an honest price. Had some extra items added to our coach and the work was impeccably done. We feel like are definitely part of the family now. ??It was a wonderful experience.

Dave Jr and the whole family are TERRIFIC. I never knew buying an RV could be like this. Junior explained he wants to be my RV dealer for the rest of my life and that if there is anything that goes wrong, that he should be the first call and he will get it handled or connect me with the people that can. That was very reassuring when buying our used RV. He continued to follow up with me via texts and calls on my 1,000+ mile drive back to south florida. I can’t say or recommend enough about this family-owned business that made my purchase experience memorable. Thank you, Dave’s RV!!!

Great family owned dealer! Purchased a new Newmar and had a fantastic experience dealing with Dave Jr. All staff is courteous, professional and super attentive. We traded in our older motor home and got an honest price. Had some extra items added to our coach and the work was impeccably done. We feel like are definitely part of the family now. ??It was a wonderful experience.

Just pulled out of Camp David.I was reminded of what a great experience it is to work with Dave Jr. We bought our new motorhome here a year ago and had it in for minor warranty work.We travelled from NH and stayed overnight. Very accommodating...we arrived late and Ari(?) received us and helped us set up. Work was completed right away the next morning allowing us to pull out early and get a jump on our real getaway. It is always a pleasure to speak with Dave who always shares his technical and mechanical expertise, traveling tips and most notably, his healthy and refreshing outlook on life. Looking forward to visiting again on our next trip south...

Dave's RV is all you could hope for in any business I bought a Dutchstar from another dealership back 2015 I met Dave JR. before taking delivery. He said buy it from me and he'll always take care of me I did and it was a very good move. Since then the other dealership has changed names and no one that was there at the time is still there. Owning a Class A RV is very complicated with a lot of moving parts Service is key and Dave's delivers. It's been 9 years and he treats me like family. I can call Dave with any technical questions and he always seems to know the answer Finding any business with this level of service is almost impossible to find but not at Dave's If you want an RV This is the place to go If i could give him more than 5 stars I would

My wife and I bought a 2021 Newmar Baystar Sport in October of 2023. We are thrilled with the people working there and the motor home we purchased. Everyone at the dealer treats you like family and the relationship continues even after you leave the dealership.

Dave saved me not once but twice both right before a trip. First with a water heater issue and now with a generator issue. He also does my dewinterizing/winterizing. Professional, knows his stuff and on top of that, he’s the nicest guy. I highly recommend!!!

Don't look any further - you won't be disappointed! What an unbelievable experience from day 1!!! After months and months of researching RVs, we narrowed our search down to a Newmar and headed to Dave's RV Center in Danbury, CT, to take a look at the inventory. The vested interest shown in what we wanted, hours and hours spent showing us the insides and out side of the motor homes (even from day 1 when we showed up unnanounced they spent 45 minutes with us), ability to answer ALL questions, excitement for us becoming RV owners, and patience shown while we made our decision (not pushy at all), was the best customer service we have EVER had. The day we picked up our Dutch Star, Dave spent 6 hours going though everything on the inside and outside of the coach to make sure we were comfortable with everything. Dave suggested we stay at his campsite for our first night to use all the systems in the coach. He was there the next morning to answer any questions that we had after our first night. Through our research, it became clear that having a local dealer for service and support was extremely important. Dave and his team are top notch and we could not be happier. Dave also hooked up our Jeep with the Blue Rhino Flat Tow Package and spent and 1.5 hours showing us how to operate it to make sure we were comfortable. As we sit in our new mobile coach home, on our maiden trip, writing this review, we are happy to report we made the best decision buying from Dave's RV Center. Dave has checked in with us, recommended places to stay, places to eat, and is genuienly happy for us. We only wish Dave's RV Center sold other things so we could get the same experience!!! We truly feel like part of their family! Buy for Dave's RV Center - you won't regret it!!!!!

Just pulled out of Camp David.I was reminded of what a great experience it is to work with Dave Jr. We bought our new motorhome here a year ago and had it in for minor warranty work.We travelled from NH and stayed overnight. Very accommodating...we arrived late and Ari(?) received us and helped us set up. Work was completed right away the next morning allowing us to pull out early and get a jump on our real getaway. It is always a pleasure to speak with Dave who always shares his technical and mechanical expertise, traveling tips and most notably, his healthy and refreshing outlook on life. Looking forward to visiting again on our next trip south...

We have to share the most pleasant motorcoach buying experience at Dave’s RV Center. Everyone we worked with was an absolute pleasure! The attention to detail is second to none. They want to make sure you understand your motorcoach and feel comfortable before you leave. The knowledge that Dave Jr has is amazing from the simplest to the most complicated. Whatever it is, he will figure it out and fix it. Aurie is the perfect counterpart of additional knowledge. Every person or customer that we encountered commented to us that we couldn’t buy from a better place. Even outside vendors said the same thing. We truly believe that because that was our experience. If you are interested in purchasing an RV, you truly owe it to yourself to reach out to Dave Jr at Dave’s RV Center. Even though we live in Ohio, we will return to Dave’s for service. Thanks again to Dave and staff for everything! The Hawk’s

My wife and I bought a 2021 Newmar Baystar Sport in October of 2023. We are thrilled with the people working there and the motor home we purchased. Everyone at the dealer treats you like family and the relationship continues even after you leave the dealership.

I bought a small travel trailer out of state. Once I got it home to CT, I felt overwhelmed and nervous about how to best use & care for it. I was hoping to find someone local to train me. I lucked out, when I reached out to Dave's RV Center. Everyone I've met there is friendly and helpful. Dave Jr. went above and beyond with his time, insight & knowledge and delivered what he promised, that I would leave a "happy camper". He provided me with the information I was seeking and I feel much more confident using my camper now, after just a couple days of camping at Dave's RV Center. I'm also grateful, knowing Dave's, is a place I can trust with my camper needs, going forward.

We have to share the most pleasant motorcoach buying experience at Dave’s RV Center. Everyone we worked with was an absolute pleasure! The attention to detail is second to none. They want to make sure you understand your motorcoach and feel comfortable before you leave. The knowledge that Dave Jr has is amazing from the simplest to the most complicated. Whatever it is, he will figure it out and fix it. Aurie is the perfect counterpart of additional knowledge. Every person or customer that we encountered commented to us that we couldn’t buy from a better place. Even outside vendors said the same thing. We truly believe that because that was our experience. If you are interested in purchasing an RV, you truly owe it to yourself to reach out to Dave Jr at Dave’s RV Center. Even though we live in Ohio, we will return to Dave’s for service. Thanks again to Dave and staff for everything! The Hawk’s

Great family owned dealer! Purchased a new Newmar and had a fantastic experience dealing with Dave Jr. All staff is courteous, professional and super attentive. We traded in our older motor home and got an honest price. Had some extra items added to our coach and the work was impeccably done. We feel like are definitely part of the family now. ??It was a wonderful experience.

Very happy with my purchase of my Newmar 3014 from Dave's. Everyone was so friendly and nice and knowledgeable. We spent half the day going over all of the features and functionality of everything, which was extremely helpful. Great price for the RV as well! Highly recommend!!!

Dave Jr. saved the day! My brand new business vehicle lost electricity from the generator to the interior, so I was in a pinch. While I may not be Dave's typical RV customer, he made me feel a priority and got me in right away. He was able to diagnose and fix the issue quickly, so I could get my business back up and running. Thank you for the excellent customer service, quality and small business experience!

My wife and I bought a 2021 Newmar Baystar Sport in October of 2023. We are thrilled with the people working there and the motor home we purchased. Everyone at the dealer treats you like family and the relationship continues even after you leave the dealership.

Dave Jr. quickly diagnosed and repaired a problem with my Domenic refrigerator that four, (yes 4!) other technicians failed to fix. This he did in less than an hour and with good humor. Though this family-owned business specializes in Class A super rigs, Dave has always made time to work on my modest Pleasure-Way Class B campervan. Appointments can be made by phone or email and the service desk is always ready for me when I arrive. No job has ever taken more than 2 hours. Special shout-out to Romulo, the technician with the sunny disposition who also provides sensible and effective service.

Dave’s RV saved us! 24 hours before leaving for our trip and we lost our AC - they were kind enough to take us in on a Friday at 4:30 - and helped fix the problem and cleared our gas lines so our trip was not delayed… we found our go to RV repair service. Thank you so very much! We appreciate your kindness and honesty.

We stayed overnight at Dave's RV as part of the Harvest Host program. Everyone there knew we were coming and greeted us with a friendly "Hello". They offered us the option of using their electric hook-up, which was nice because we were there in February and it's alway nice to have a back-up heat source. They even had a gift bag ready for us! If their sales and service is the same level as we were greeted with, I think this would be a great place to buy an RV. Thank you Dave's!

Dave Jr. quickly diagnosed and repaired a problem with my Domenic refrigerator that four, (yes 4!) other technicians failed to fix. This he did in less than an hour and with good humor. Though this family-owned business specializes in Class A super rigs, Dave has always made time to work on my modest Pleasure-Way Class B campervan. Appointments can be made by phone or email and the service desk is always ready for me when I arrive. No job has ever taken more than 2 hours. Special shout-out to Romulo, the technician with the sunny disposition who also provides sensible and effective service.

My husband and I are traveling from ME to NV in our motorhome. After a long evening of driving, we stopped at a rest area in Danbury, CT. We lost our driver-side mirror on the route, making it nearly impossible to drive our 38-foot motorhome safely! We were at a loss as to what to do. Also, our generator stopped working. We searched for a place to go in the morning, and thankfully, Dave’s RV Center was only a few miles away. Our main reason for going was to get a mirror. Dave Jr. searched high and low to find a mirror. After several minutes, he found one that would work temporarily, but he wasn’t comfortable with it. So Dave took the time to keep looking until finding an almost perfect match. Not only did he find it, but he also put it on for us. My husband bought a fuel pump to try to fix the generator. Dave graciously installed it and proceeded to inspect the motorhome without being asked to ensure everything was working correctly and safely! He went above and beyond; we are forever grateful for his generosity and kindness! He saved our day and made our travels smoother and, more importantly, safer! Dave Jr is very knowledgeable and a fantastic serviceman. We also found that he had parts for our older motorhome, which are usually hard to find. Thank you, Dave Jr; we won’t forget you and will highly recommend you to other RVers! Keep an eye out for your Maine lobster delivery!

Dave Jr and the whole family are TERRIFIC. I never knew buying an RV could be like this. Junior explained he wants to be my RV dealer for the rest of my life and that if there is anything that goes wrong, that he should be the first call and he will get it handled or connect me with the people that can. That was very reassuring when buying our used RV. He continued to follow up with me via texts and calls on my 1,000+ mile drive back to south florida. I can’t say or recommend enough about this family-owned business that made my purchase experience memorable. Thank you, Dave’s RV!!!

Dave Jr. quickly diagnosed and repaired a problem with my Domenic refrigerator that four, (yes 4!) other technicians failed to fix. This he did in less than an hour and with good humor. Though this family-owned business specializes in Class A super rigs, Dave has always made time to work on my modest Pleasure-Way Class B campervan. Appointments can be made by phone or email and the service desk is always ready for me when I arrive. No job has ever taken more than 2 hours. Special shout-out to Romulo, the technician with the sunny disposition who also provides sensible and effective service.

Dave's RV is all you could hope for in any business I bought a Dutchstar from another dealership back 2015 I met Dave JR. before taking delivery. He said buy it from me and he'll always take care of me I did and it was a very good move. Since then the other dealership has changed names and no one that was there at the time is still there. Owning a Class A RV is very complicated with a lot of moving parts Service is key and Dave's delivers. It's been 9 years and he treats me like family. I can call Dave with any technical questions and he always seems to know the answer Finding any business with this level of service is almost impossible to find but not at Dave's If you want an RV This is the place to go If i could give him more than 5 stars I would

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Welcome to Dave's RV Center in Danbury, CT

Family Owned and Operated Since 1970. Celebrating 55 Years!

Come see why we are New England's only Premier Newmar family dealer here in Danbury, Connecticut. We offer the best quality, luxury Class A motor homes from NEWMAR. Choose from Newmar's gas - Bay Star, and Bay Star Sport or from Newmar's diesel - Northern Star, Ventana and Dutch Star. We also specialize in consignment and high quality used motorhomes.

See why the combo of Dave's RV Center and Class leading Newmar make the difference.