Buying your first RV? Before you step onto a dealership lot, watch this first.

In this episode of the *Girl Camper Podcast**, Lesa sits down with **PJ Brueger**, owner of **Princess Craft RV* and a longtime advocate for helping campers find the right RV for their adventures. PJ shares nearly 30 years of experience and offers honest, practical advice that every first-time RV buyer should hear. Whether you're shopping for your very first camper, thinking about upgrading, or simply curious about how RV dealerships work, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ The biggest mistakes first-time RV buyers make ✅ New vs. used RVs: which makes more sense? ✅ Dealer prep fees explained ✅ How to negotiate when buying an RV ✅ The best time of year to buy an RV ✅ RV towing weights and what they really mean ✅ How to choose the right RV for your camping style ✅ What good customer service should look like after the sale ✅ PJ's advice for women buying their first RV One of PJ's favorite pieces of advice? Before you shop for an RV, pull out your calendar and plan where you'll actually camp during the next year. Buy for the adventures you're really taking, not just the ones you hope to take someday. A huge thank you to *PJ Brueger* for joining us and sharing her expertise, and to *Princess Craft RV* for everything they do to help campers find the perfect RV. If you're shopping for a new RV, be sure to check out Princess Craft RV in *Round Rock (Austin area)* or **Katy (Houston area)**. They also work with customers throughout the United States. Thank you to our sponsors: ⭐ *RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding* for helping campers get a better night's sleep on the road. Use coupon code GIRLCAMPER at checkout to get 30% off. ⭐ *Progressive Insurance* for supporting the Girl Camper Podcast and helping protect RV adventures across America. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: • Subscribe to the Girl Camper YouTube channel • Give this video a thumbs up • Leave us a comment! We'd love to know: *What's the one thing you wish you'd known before buying your RV?* 🏕️ Join the Girl Camper community at https://girlcamper.com --- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Meet PJ Brueger 09:00 How RV dealerships really work 17:00 Finding a salesperson who listens 25:00 New vs. used RVs 34:00 Understanding towing weights 48:00 Negotiating and the best time to buy 51:00 What happens after you buy your RV 59:00 Advice for first-time women RV buyers 1:06:00 Lightning Round 1:07:00 Where to find Princess Craft RV #RVBuyingTips #FirstTimeRVBuyer #GirlCamper #PrincessCraftRV #TravelTrailer #CampingLife #RVTips #RVLifestyle #WomenWhoCamp #RVLiving