The Truth: How We Got Swindled at This RV Park!
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Thanks for being honest. We had considered staying at Champions Run but after your experience, Sunlight Resorts is on our "No Stay" list.
Stay real my friends. The RV Villiage has to look out for one another. Happy Glamping everyone.
Yes we do! We don't try to Bash parks. But this park is ran by crooks.
Unfortunately, I've been dealing with a KOA in Michigan that's trying to keep my deposits for two events that I canceled at least 30 days before the event. Stay tuned.
Please let us know if you get your money back or not. I'm sure the park didn't have any issues reserving your site after you canceled.
So like state parks will not reserve a site that’s been already allocated to another even if the RVer doesn’t show up. It’s called ‘double-dipping’. So if you’ve cancelled by the rules and do not get your deposit back, rest assured they will rent out your site and collect another deposit from a new RVer for that site. That IS double-dipping!!!!
Love that flower dress! RV Park pricing is out of control! 😞
I got ripped off the same way by a hotel, i paid with a a credit card so i disputed the charge and told them i never stayed there. I got my money back and the hotel had to deal with the dispute 🤷🏽♂️. Now i pay every reservation with a credit card just in case it happens again.
I plan to dispute the charges also. I just have to remember which credit card I used.
He got us real good with the toy hauler lol. It really has to be bad for you guys to post about the park . You guys never say anything bad about anybody. I don't understand the marketing business model for them. Like you're bringing them thousands of dollars not including the money that could continue to come. Team toy hauler!
It's a beware for all and it's sad because as an RV er we have no rights. To change your process after the fact is not good business.
@AdventureBandits1 after all you brought to the park they should be like not a problem . Welp their loss
Unfortunately it's about getting the almighty dollar sorry that you got tucked
Totally understand the frustration. Sorry you guys had to experience this. There are many other campgrounds that would be grateful for the business and exposure that your channel would bring. Thanks for your transparency!
Thank you! I felt obligated to expose this park. I didn't want people going there because they felt that it was a good park to visit.
Appreciate you venting Talmange. Because you had the Bash there, we were considering camping there but not anymore.
I wouldn't advise you to camp there.
You have never talked bad about a rv park so I know this park really got under your skin. But you really got me with the toy hauler. When you got the new truck I said I see a 5th wheel toy hauler in the future. Lol
Be safe an safe travels.
Use Google reviews they can't be erased
That's my go-to. I looked them up and only 2 negative reviews in recent months. Big corps have marketing people monitoring Google reviews. They'll definitely notice when a large group they screwed comes back and trashes their reviews.
You had me going with the toy hauler😂😂! Now for the RV Parks who do not understand the concept of you hosting an event at their park helps their bottom line, the Heck with them! Thats revenue they are going to miss out on future sales! They should have honored the orginal contract.
We will not be going back. I'm going to do my best to keep warning people about parks like this.
Great information and warning about Sunlight RV Resorts. Corporate Greed is priority for some places with these type of predatory business practices.
Thanks for the heads up on this campground and Sun Light corp. We will be aware to avoid this company. Happy snow birding…
Helpful hint about getting rid of mosquitoes. Use your fresh water hose with a hose-in sprayer. In the sprayer put a little (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of LEMON scented dishwashing soap. It has to be LEMON! And spray everything down outside..the bushes, grass, ground, camper tables etc. Flying insects (including mosquitoes) don’t like the lemon scent. So not only will you have a clean and great smelling site but no bugs as well. I use this on my yard at home and it works fantastic! Oh this hint was learned from a guy named Jerry Baker-Americans Master Gardener. Jerry has great gardening knowledge and used to have a show on PBS. Check him out sometime…Cheers
We are willing to try any and everything when it comes to getting rid of mosquitoes. Thank you for the info!
Congrats on the toy hauler!❣️👍🏼
Good morning. Hopefully the next park for our events they will appreciate us being there.
Great video guys! It is astounding that Champions Run/Sunlight Resorts would not take the time to make things right particularly with your platform (makes you wonder how they treat those with out a voice; probably not good). They will lose much more than the $200 that they ripped you off for and on top of that, you brought them a ton of business during a slower period. What a horrible business! We were going back to the area in the next few weeks because we did not get a chance to visit Silver Springs and the glass bottom boats and had considered staying at Champions, not now (we are trying to book at Silver Springs State Park)! And since you have shared your experiences, others are coming forward with their stories also. Even when we were there, I did mention to my wife that other than those attending the Bash, the park was pretty empty. Now we have an idea why!
Sunlight is new, they own two parks in Florida.
They are not aware that people find out about parks like theirs through rv channels. Yes it's horrible business. We wasn't going to say anything about the park until they kept our money. Silver springs has a state park campground which allows you to use grills and have fires.
😂 you’re on your own with the keys! Thanks for the heads up on Champions Run, that is a horrible policy for cancelling that far in advance. We’ve been charged before for canceling, but it was last minute so i understood that (day before cancelling). Alexa got ahold of some wine and wasn’t trying to turn down! Enjoyed the video… #coolcouple
😄.... Yes I can see if we canceled within the week of our arrival. But that not the case. We canceled two months prior.
Campgrounds need to stop taking advantage of the ones keeping them open. The toyhauler 😅 good one. Congrats!!
Yessssss!! I agree!! My wife is the same!!!😂🤣😂🤣 great job man!!😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣 Ohhh. If yall saying these parks no good. Then they not good!! Never heard yall saying anything bad about parks!!
This is the best video I've seen in months!! Professional and to the point!
We had a wonderful 5 days at Champions Run for the Bandit Bash!
We had an inspection report to complete the day of check out. I told Pierre I would run to the office and request a late check out. BTW, this is the Tuesday after the Bash, and there were 15 campers in the resort. Stephanie McGill was finishing her rude comments to the lady in front of me. The Lady simply àsked if she would sign for her UPS package being delivered. Stephanie, the front desk lady, rudly told her NO, absolutely not. AS if she were so busy with 400 campers checking in😂after Stephanie reamed this lady a new arse, it was my turn.
I asked nicely if we could have a little extra time and check out late. She acted like it was the end of the world and angrily said "til 1:00" and proceeded to type on the computer....I asked, "Are you charging me?" Stephanie replied with a snotty attitude, "yes I am, I don't make the rules, I follow them"....long story short, we will never recommend them or stay there again! Awesome video!!
Wow that’s nuts
That is crazy... karma is dish served cold. They will not be in business long operating like that.
That is awful and they will be gone in the long run as RVers will make comments on them
I think people misunderstand that it’s a blessing to get repeat customers, when you own a business. Good customer service is essential to maintaining a business. Word to mouth can help grow your business or help close your business. I feel very upset with the treatment you received.
Thank you for sharing your experience with that campground. It gives your AB followers a head’s up, for potential issues. I hope they realize that they will loose much more money & future business by their decision to rip you off. Your channel has a big impact on glamping & rving. I’m believing you two will receive a blessing bigger than what was stolen from you.
This is the 1st time in 3 year's since we've subscribed that we heard you give a bad review of a campground. Thank you for your honesty Talmadge, when people mess with your money that's a definite deal breaker. Be safe & happy camping. 🙏🏾
Parks that we don't like we usually don't vlog about those parks. But I felt that everyone needed to know about Champions Run how it set up to take people money.
@@AdventureBandits1 I'm quite sure the RV community really appreciates being informed about this particular situation. 🙏🏾
I was at a rally there that started the weekend after you guys left…and apparently something happened with that one as well as they are looking for another location to hold the one next year. It is a shame because without the rally there the park was almost empty. I ever considered coming back for a week at a time as a “staycation” as the wifi was perfect for me to work..but not know.
Thank you for sharing, your doing a much needed service keep it up, love you two
Thanks for watching.
I feel your pain with the new management. Their was a park we all went to during Mothers Day weekend. It went corporate. It used to have the family feeling not any more. That is not right especially that you are bring in revenue during their off season. Missing those mom and pap places.
I really enjoyed your video and yeah you got me. I thought you all had bought a toy hauler and I’m glad you said something about the park that you canceled from I’m not an RVR but when I do start, I have a list of parks that I want to go to, and this one will not be on my list, thanks a lot
Lol... appreciate you watching. We are still in the market for a new RV.
I can't wait to finish watching your video, but my hubby Miguel has the remote and he keeps pausing to make "important" calls, like to pay the bills! I need to watch y'all on my big screen, not on my laptop. Love your bantering. You remind me of another loving couple I know ;-)
Let's go Buckeyes from Columbus!😉
You have a beautiful camp site, you guys are funny. Thanks for the information on the parks to consider not to visit. Love the toy hauler 🦋
Hi Adventure Bandits, thanks for the great video. Thank you for providing this information for the RV community to be aware of campground owners getting over on RVers for profit gain. I'm glad you were honest about your experience and sometimes we need to address these concerns to warn other RVers of what to expect if they decide to stay at any of the Sunlight RV resorts. Thank you for being real to your subscribers. P.S. We enjoyed the part about the "toy hauler". Roxanne and I was cracking up when we saw the look on Ashanti's face when you told her about you purchasing a toy hauler. FUNNY!!!!!
Thank you for the comment. We felt that people needed to know before spending their money with this park, that there's risk behind it. After they have your money, they will keep a portion of it if you cancel.
I'm sorry for what happened but that was some good information they could have tried to work with you all
Omg,
Talmange you wrong for that 😂.
I was expecting something large and new. lol
Okay, you got us good ova here
Y'all stay safe 😅😂😅😂
Sad to hear. It does not surprise me. Some places are not giving their best these days.
Love seeing all your pretty plants Ashanti! Brynn
Thank you! 😄
Thanks for the wonderful comments about Rainbow Chase RV Resort. We love our community and Frank, the owner.
It's a very nice campground with a very friendly community.
Beautiful site 🥰, looks like a personal backyard.
Talm said, "A parking lot with a pool." Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I’m new to your channel and I absolutely love your set up. It looks so cozy. I’m going back and looking at some of your old videos. I really enjoy them. Be Blessed 😊
Thanks for subscribing, and welcome to the channel 😀 👊. Thanks for watching. I'm looking forward to reading more of your feedback and comments.
It’s pretty cool to be camping next to you guys
Amazing!!! Wow! Leadership is courage . Bandits you are real. Keep guiding and sharing we see a TV show coming that is for us RV like minded folks. We appreciate you both so much shared and thanks for watching over us! Just shared with our camper group prayers for safe travels and covering.
You guys are living the American dream. Great content!
I really love you guys and I really appreciate you guys sharing different information about different RV spots. I love when you name places to go and give General information. Because I am new at rving and I have not been out much yet and I don't have a trailer or a big RV camper I just have a van that I converted into a RV camper and it is a small van and it's not a high top van. But I've stayed at three campsites so far throughout the summer and I was the smallest vehicle in each and every one of those campsites. But they were family friendly campsites and I really did enjoy them. And I hope to one day be able to buy a bigger RV don't think I want to hook up because I don't think I'll be able to do all that that's a lot of work. But in your informing us could you please give us some information on where people can go that just have like a van a regular old van that they have converted into a camper van. Thank you and appreciate all your info and videos. Peace and blessings and be safe always❤
If you have the original contract you can have your credit card company reverse the charges. You could also sue them for breach of contract. Although, it would cost you more than the 200.00 if you sued.
You had me going on the Toy Hauler, but I’m all in for saving money. So unfortunate about the resort mess!
Excellent video thank you so much for your information and I’m so jealous of you too! Hopefully will see you out on the road.
Thank you! Hope to see you on the road.
Thank you for being "real" about Champion Run. I appreciate the information because we are snowbirds also. I definitely will not stay there and I will share this with my snowbird RVers. Safe travels.
I wouldn't advise you to stay there. This park does not allow campfires or you to use charcoal grills.
Wow! I have been following you guys for a few years now. I have witnessed the growth you have experienced in the RV lifestyle. You are extremely entertaining and genuine. I appreciate all of the adventures and the honest truths about your experiences. Thank you and I hope to see you guys somewhere out there. We will be looking for our next RV soon. Stay blessed and enjoy your travels!
Thanks for following our adventures. We going to do our best to stay transparent.
Thanks for sharing and we will pass the word because nobody needs to be fleeced like that. Too many other places that appreciates Rvers. Yes, inform us so we can inform others. So sorry you guys had to experience this, but better places are coming. Thanks for sharing! Love y’all!
So true! We will continue to share both the good and bad.
Informative video guys! So sorry that happened to you two. Great advice about printing out agreements, keep your records, especially for long stays!
Thanks guys.
Get the bug zapper they work really well with the coils, nice sundress Ashanti.
Man, you so crazy lol about the toy hauler. And real talk about the park. Keep it real!
Enriques cuban came out in the beginning LOL wow crazy about the campground , unfortunately a lot of campgrounds are getting like this they are all about the mighty dollar! Nice toy hauler! 😆
Thanks for sharing your experience and I'm sorry to hear of how you were treated. We've stayed there under the previous management and they were great! On another note, I must say that you got me on the toy hauler! I was on the edge of my seat, anxiously awaiting the unveiling of your new toy hauler! That was a good one! 😂🤣 BTW, you guys are more than welcome to be a guest on my radio show again anytime you'd like. Safe travels and thanks for all you do!
Hello Tim Yes, I agree. The first management was much better. Yes that's a temporary toy hauler for now. 😁
Let us know, whenever you want us on the show. Let us know.
Thanks for sharing your experience on that camp ground, sry you all had such a bad experience.
No problem. I felt the need to warn everyone before spending their money to visit this park.
Ashanti...we use Avon Skin So Soft lotion...original scent...as a mosquito repellent ! It works well !
Thanks for the info. Sorry for the stress Champions Run has put you through.
Thanks for watching.
This was one of your best videos. Shelly loved it as well. ❤
So unfortunate you had this experience, you guys are such amazing people. It is great you are sharing so others can avoid doing business with these people. Stay blessed and keep having fun 😊
Thanks for sharing for us newbies
I'm sorry about your experience, but thank you for being honest and sharing. My husband and I recently purchased our RV, and we need these other vloggers to be frank about their experience at these parks and resorts. As we know, everyone will not be treated the same. So, please continue to give an honest opinion of your experience. We plan to venture out of our area and visit some of the RV sites in Florida. I know we will run into negative situations from time to time, but I'd like to keep those experiences to a minimum and enjoy our RV Life!
You are so welcome!
Enjoyed the video family be safe 🙏🏿
Oh that sucks! I hope you can find a much better place. LOL at Ashanti's reaction to the new toy hauler. 😁
Yes, we have already found a better place.
Thank you for sharing some of the down falls of serious situations RVers go through. I hope their hearts are reversed and you will get your money. Peace and Blessings😇🙏🏽💜
I doubt if their hearts are reversed. This park don't care about RVers.
Go ahead Shanti get the Toy hauler you want!
New subscribe, I really love your content.
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel. 😀
Try the park at the World Equestrian Center. lMaybe they will deal with you. ) I am so sorry about this. You had bragged about them last year and I was going to tell people about them. I live here in Ocala and I have friends who come here with their RVs. Thanks for the info. I am glad youshared this with us. Like you guys. Charley and Laura. ocala
Great video!!!! Love the toy hauler....lol......
Thank you! 👊
Your guys are troops keep up the good work!
If you used a credit card for your deposit, you can dispute the $200 with your credit card.
We had a similar experience where I booked 2 campsites at an rv resort…I always read the policies especially the cancellation policy before booking, but the resort was sold to new owners who increased the price. They tried to charge us the new price. I said that is not what I agreed to when booking. Thank goodness I usually take screenshots when I make reservations, because a lot of these campgrounds that have sold to big corporations send you a link in your confirmation instead of an invoice. When you click the link, the invoice that you see could have been changed/“updated” as in my case mentioned above. Since I had a screenshot of the original invoice, they honored the price.
We still have a copy of the original contract we signed as well. They still.didnr want to honor it. I'm glad that you were able to get your money back.
We need to buy our own land in different states and have our own snow bird and summer events
You fixed up that spot really nice. Corporate entities are buying RV parks as well as Mobile home parks where a lot of poor people live and raising the rent so high they can't pay. They loose their mobile homes because they don't have the means to move them and they are out on the streets. Corporate greed. Great video!
Thank you,! That is sad. Corporations is straight heart less.
Nice, I can use one of those myself.
No, they do not get to keep your $200. You can't be required to comply with contract terms that did not exist when you signed the original agreement. I would send them a letter and if they refuse to give you the money back, please sue them in small claims court.
Thank you we turned this over to our cc company for them to fight. The CC company gave us our money back thank goodness.
Thank you for being transparent and keeping it real. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Good to know that despite the challenges you had, the bash was still a lot of fun and a success. Champions Run will be on our do not go there list for sure. Talm you better hope Ashanti doesn't come home one day with a real "toy hauler"...lol You guys make us laugh, and we always enjoy and appreciate the content. ❤
I felt obligated to be honest to people that follow our channel. We are still in the market for an RV. 😄
If savings is wrong, I don’t want to right! 😂😂
Congratulations on your Toyhauler
I’m mad now 🤣🤣🤣 I’m was looking for a new unit 😂😂😂
You are a good man I think you have done the Wright thing you are trusting man when thing are wrong speak on it,your experience can help others.
Thank you! I will definitely continue to inform others.
Not ALL wives work against their husbands. I get why you didn't take your wife. I don't blame you for being mad at Champion Run. They should be upfront about their cancelation fees. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. LOVE FROM IOWA! 😊❤❤❤
While we are glampers, we like C.O.E. campgrounds the best. Not all of them, and sometimes you're camping with the Munsters. But the sites are usually spacious, and somewhat shaded. Sadly, you can't stay more than 2 weeks at a time. So campgrounds with dynamic pricing is a hard no for us. Some places feel the need to rip everbody off! BTW, stay south as long as you can. We woke up to 3 inches this morning in Akron. O-H-__ __!
We usually stay away from parks that do dynamic pricing as well. Unfortunately we have to fly back to Ohio next week for a doctor appointment. Hope that it warms up alittle.
Adventure bandits ❤
Sound familiar to me Talmage my wife always wents but in too lolol
I have been leaving my house keys in the deadbolt lately, but never in iur motorhome lol
So glad that we are not the only ones. 😂
We had a problem with Spacious Skies Belle Ridge in Monterey Tennessee. They were independently owned but bought up by a big corporation. Had to cancel three weeks reservation, three months in advance and they kept 10%. So will never go there again.
Smh.. You should not have been charged canceling months in advance.
I have never heard you all saying negative things. I trust you. There are companies that I would never do business with again. Business is a two way street. Businesses get money, and customers get value. Without this, the relationship breaks down.
Hi guys, thanks for the tip on Champions Run and Sunlight Resorts. So are you guys double towing off of a travel trailer?
No problem.
No, I have a van as well that we use to toy our boat and trailers.
@@AdventureBandits1I was curious about that because we were told after the fact when we accidentally first bought a Jayco Eagle 334RLOK (travel trailer) that a motorcycle lift could be installed on it and we bought it (Jayco) and found out from more of an expert that travel trailers are not designed to tow and that is was dangerous. That was a costly mistake for us to get this bad information. And of course, now we have the Grand Design Momentum 395ms-r. Will we see you at the Tampa show?
We were just at champions run with a group and had a great experience. Was the cancellation policy outlined in the contract you had with them? It plainly says on their website that they withhold $200 if you cancel 15 or more days before your arrival. We were able to extend our stay at the group rate with no problem. Hate this happened to you guys!
Glad you had a good time, our 1st visit was a nice one. However, our experience with some was not so plesent we brought in thousands of dollars during a dead time of the year. The front person was speaking to others harshly to where they left. Our guest are police officers, buisness owners and other up standing law abbiding rvers. The contract was changed by new managment and we were not informed of the new contract till we advised 2 months prior we needed to cxl. We would have never put up a fuss if that would have been the original agreement. We are experienced campers. Again our experience and the experience of our guest was treated badly so its a hard pass on any returns by us and others that was treated badly by those in charge. Thank goodness we kept our original contract as well because that saved us from being taken advantage of.
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Sorry this happened to you guys and thank you for sharing the experience, that’s bad business but rest assure that karma is real. If I ever meet you guys I’ll be sure to bring my travel humidor, keep PSSITA and putting out good camping related information.
Thank you. I hope we cross paths.
Take they ass to court people have to be held accountable.
Ocala Florida right? That won't be the last horrible experience dealing with that area. They unfortunately let you know they don't need or want your money. That's the sad truth. Be careful in Florida.
Take them to court. This is a win case. A contract is a contract. You have paperwork with dates on them.
They should be made to honor the contract. You signed changes or no changes that's sign contract. They can't change it down the road unless you agree and sign it. So I would fight for that $200. It's the principle.. Moral of the story know your parks. People stay away from corporate. They're not there for you you're there for them$$$$$😢
So sorry y’all had problems with that park everywhere in the country is like that all they won’t is your money So Sad Rving is not like it use to be
You do have rights!
Talmange you wrong for the toy hauler but clever.
Yes, he was wrong for that. Smh
So sad that the money hungry people are out literally robbing customers so so sad😡
Thank you. This is the second person that I have heard bad things about this park. They won’t get our money
Your welcome! We have been getting so many negative feedback about this park.
Wow, you would think.
With the way the economy is right now. You would do anything and everything to keep your customers happy. Thanks for the 411. I'll take my business where it's appreciated. I'm not going to be sent in the corner by my mother. Anymore, I'm grown so they can keep their business. At champions, I'll just move on down the road. I trust your opinion. You never talk bad about anyone. So for you to say something, it's gotta be bad. You ain't gotta hit me on the head, I heard loud and clear.
Thank you! I felt that everything needed to know about this park policies. Thanks for watching.
Getting caught on your videos. Good information will be checking on any escalation when booking in advance. If you wait to book then its higher pricing. Nice toyhauler crossing my fingers for Ashanti lol. Sorry you worked with park that did not appreciate your services.