Are UK Motorhomes Heading for a US-Style RV Build Quality Crisis?

from Motorhome Matt · host Matt Sims and Keith Gooden

What can the UK motorhome industry learn from the RV crisis brewing in the United States? In this episode, Matt is joined by US-based consumer advocate Liz Amazing, who’s been shaking up the American RV scene with her popular YouTube channel. Liz has helped owners recover millions in refunds after buying brand new RVs riddled with faults, from water ingress and rotting interiors to vehicles delivered without a VIN number. Yes, really. Together, Matt and Liz unpack the root of the problem: mass production, cost-cutting, and a profit-first mindset that's eroding build quality across the Atlantic. And with American giants now owning several big-name European manufacturers, Matt asks the all-important question: could the same thing happen here in the UK? We’re also off to the 2026 Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show in Manchester, and Matt shares what to expect and how you can get in for free. And in the Q&A, Matt answers your questions on: How to value your motorhome if you're thinking of selling or upsizing Whether that thick line of mastic in your £100k coachbuilt should be a dealbreaker Tips for keeping your water tanks from freezing on cold winter nights If you own a motorhome, or you’re thinking of buying one, don’t miss this honest, practical look at what’s happening in the industry and how it affects you. LINKS: 🎟️ MANCHESTER SHOW TICKET DISCOUNT https://mhmp.info/cmhshow ✅ MOTORHOME MATT APPROVED Services, products and educational resources used and approved by Motorhome Matt mhmp.info/approved 🛒 THAT LEISURE SHOP SPEND & SAVE Spend £50 and save £5 - Use code: SAVE5 Spend £145 and save £15 - Use code: SAVE15 Spend £240 and save £30 - Use code: SAVE30 www.thatleisureshop.com 🛡️ 15% OFF INSURANCE mhmp.info/ripeinsurance 📲 NORD VPN - GET 4 MONTHS FREE https://nordvpn.com/motorhomematt ❓ ASK MATT mhmp.info/askmatt 🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS mhmp.info/events 📹 WATCH ON YOUTUBE mhmp.info/watch 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW mhmp.info/review The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists. 10% off your first order with the code MOTORHOMEMATT.

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What can the UK motorhome industry learn from the RV crisis brewing in the United States? In this episode, Matt is joined by US-based consumer advocate Liz Amazing, who’s been shaking up the American RV scene with her popular YouTube channel. Liz has helped owners recover millions in refunds after buying brand new RVs riddled with faults, from water ingress and rotting interiors to vehicles delivered without a VIN number. Yes, really. Together, Matt and Liz unpack the root of the problem: mass production, cost-cutting, and a profit-first mindset that's eroding build quality across the Atlantic. And with American giants now owning several big-name European manufacturers, Matt asks the all-important question: could the same thing happen here in the UK? We’re also off to the 2026 Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show in Manchester, and Matt shares what to expect and how you can get in for free. And in the Q&A, Matt answers your questions on:How to value your motorhome if you're thinking of selling or upsizingWhether that thick line of mastic in your £100k coachbuilt should be a dealbreakerTips for keeping your water tanks from freezing on cold winter nights If you own a motorhome, or you’re thinking of buying one, don’t miss this honest, practical look at what’s happening in the industry and how it affects you. LINKS: 🎟️ MANCHESTER SHOW TICKET DISCOUNThttps://mhmp.info/cmhshow ✅ MOTORHOME MATT APPROVEDServices, products and educational resources used and approved by Motorhome Mattmhmp.info/approved 🛒 THAT LEISURE SHOP SPEND & SAVESpend £50 and save £5 - Use code: SAVE5Spend £145 and save £15 - Use code: SAVE15Spend £240 and save £30 - Use code: SAVE30www.thatleisureshop.com 🛡️ 15% OFF INSURANCEmhmp.info/ripeinsurance 📲 NORD VPN - GET 4 MONTHS FREEhttps://nordvpn.com/motorhomematt ❓ ASK MATTmhmp.info/askmatt 🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTSmhmp.info/events 📹 WATCH ON YOUTUBEmhmp.info/watch 💬 LEAVE A REVIEWmhmp.info/review The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists. 10% off your first order with the code MOTORHOMEMATT.