I’ve inspected hundreds of RVs, and I’m telling you—so many “lemon” stories start before you ever leave the showroom. That’s why I started my series, How to NOT Buy a Lemon. In Episode 1, I’m stopping you in your tracks and walking you through the first (and biggest) decision: picking an RV that actually matches your lifestyle. RV shows make everything look perfect—flowers, plates, “show pricing,” financing on the spot—and it’s so easy to buy with your emotions instead of your brain. In this video, I break down the real-life questions you need to answer first: Are you a weekend warrior, a cross-country traveler, a full-timer, a boondocker, or an RV-park hook-up person? And I’ll be blunt—you should buy for what fits your life in the next calendar year, not some future dream, because your style will change once you start camping. Then I cover the major RV types (Class A, C, B vans, and towables like teardrops, travel trailers, and fifth wheels) and what to consider: parking/storage, towing limits, access when slides are in, and the ongoing cost of maintenance. My goal is simple: help you choose smarter now, so you don’t end up paying for it later.