Haven't picked up our RV yet but my telephone booking with Dan Brinnon was a breeze. He was so personable and patient, I had a lot of questions. The unlimited mileage was a huge selling point but D... See more
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Cruise America is the leading RV rental and sales provider in North America with more than 130 locations. Established in 1972, there is a long standing history founded by family and more recently transitioned to employee owned company allowing each and every talent to grow within in the organization. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company possesses the largest fleet in North America which are custom built for rental. Cruise America are seen as experts in first time rental and brings in customers from all over the world to experience one of 4 models that can sleep anywhere from 2 to 7 people. Paired with a fantastic business model, Cruise has a strong customer focused culture and is motivated by helping customers experience memorable vacations. When considering camping, think Cruise.
Cruise America's #1 priority is your happiness and we stand by our vehicles 100%. If you have any issues, we are here to help and work incredibly hard to make sure you are happy. If you need anything at all, please reach out to our customer care team.



11 W Hampton Ave., 85210, Mesa, United States
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Even though the rv I requested was unavailable I still got great service.

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Unfortunately do to a medical issue we had to cancel. They made it easy and we very friendly. We will be back

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We are a South African family travelling across the USA, and we rented a Cruise America RV for a 3.5-month holiday. We are now about seven weeks into our trip, and unfortunately, this has been one of the most disappointing rental experiences we've ever had.
The problems started almost immediately. We've dealt with a leaking roof, broken table and bed mechanisms, and now our refrigerator has completely failed. We have already had to take the RV in for repairs once, losing valuable vacation time, and yet the problems continue.
What has been even more frustrating than the mechanical issues is Cruise America's customer service. Every time we report a problem, we're told to wait 24–48 hours for a supervisor to call us back. Every single issue has turned into a battle just to get assistance.
Our fridge and freezer are currently not working, meaning we're losing hundreds of dollars worth of food, yet there seems to be no sense of urgency. It's now been over 24 hours since we reported the issue, and we're still waiting for a supervisor to contact us to arrange repairs.
To make matters worse, we were promised a replacement RV more than two weeks ago, but we're still waiting with no clear communication or timeline.
We understand that mechanical problems can happen with any vehicle, especially one that's constantly on the road. What we cannot understand is the lack of urgency, poor communication, and the amount of time customers are expected to wait while their holiday is disrupted.
We invested a significant amount of money into this once-in-a-lifetime family trip, and instead of enjoying our vacation, we've spent far too much time dealing with breakdowns, repairs, phone calls, and waiting for callbacks.
Based on our experience so far, I cannot recommend Cruise America. The RV has been unreliable, and the customer service has made an already difficult situation far worse.

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solid communication skills and provided an excellent level of service

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Speaking to the sales rep was very easy . He had the information available and booking was very easy. We did not get the exact dates we wanted but he was able to accommodate our needs as best he could

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We rented an RV from Cruise America (RA# 80902347) for a 10-day, 9-night cross-country trip from New Jersey to California, and it was the worst rental experience we've ever had.
The vehicle was handed over dirty, with a filthy fridge and marks all over the floor, despite Cruise America threatening customers with cleaning charges. The handover itself was rushed and inadequate, leaving us to figure out switches and control panels ourselves.
Then the real problems started. The generator wouldn't run for more than 30 seconds no matter what troubleshooting we tried (manual, videos, and their phone support). That meant no AC in the living area for the entire trip, which was dangerous for our dog, a brachycephalic breed that struggles in heat. We were forced to reroute the whole trip to stay at powered campsites every night, costing us nearly $1,000 extra in campsite fees. We also exceeded our prepaid 3,000 miles and burned extra fuel, all because they supplied a faulty vehicle.
The water heater never worked either, so it was freezing cold showers for 10 days. Their phone support's suggestion? That we rewire a control panel ourselves. Outrageous.
The side door latch kept failing from day 2. Even the deadbolt wouldn't hold it shut, and we had to tie it closed with rope to stop it swinging open while driving. The staff member at drop-off couldn't get it to stay shut either, so this wasn't user error.
We reported issues by phone during the trip and again at drop-off, then to customer relations as directed. After all of that, Cruise America refunded us $33.70. Thirty-three dollars, for a trip where their broken vehicle cost us over $1,000 in unplanned expenses and made a stressful international relocation miserable.
We will never rent from Cruise America again, and we'd urge anyone considering it to think twice. If anything goes wrong with the vehicle, you'll be left to fix it yourself and fobbed off afterwards.

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I’ve made two reservations with Cruise America and had to cancel one of them. Both the booking and cancellation processes were seamless, and the customer service was excellent throughout. I would especially like to recognize Ms. Lisa Bostick, whose assistance was outstanding. She was highly efficient, professional, and exceptionally kind.

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Customer service / booking rep was friendly, knowlable and helpful.

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Well I had an injury an was unable to make the trip, an I was unable to get a refund on the $300.00 that I put down on a deposit. And I could understand that if I just did not go but having an injury being in the hospital is a little different

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My agent, I think her name was Lisa made the booking easy, explained everything to me, had the patience to answer all of my questions.

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I have used Cruise America many many times and has never disappointed!

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I think they’re heartless and they’re cruel. My medical procedure was rescheduled and impacted my trip. I called less than 24 hours later to get my deposit back and they wouldn’t do it. I hate how these corporations act like they need our money more than we need our money. I planned on purchasing an RV and I will never work with this company ever again.

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⭐☆☆☆☆
I would **never** rent from Cruise America again, and I strongly recommend that anyone considering them look elsewhere.
Our family rented an RV for what was supposed to be a four-day vacation. Instead, three of those four days were spent dealing with catastrophic mechanical failures, repair shops, roadside emergencies, and a vehicle exchange.
The most shocking part? We later discovered the black and gray water plumbing underneath the RV had been held together with **duct tape and zip ties instead of proper support brackets.** It eventually failed at a gas station, dumping raw sewage and covering me while I tried to make an emergency roadside repair. It was disgusting, humiliating, and completely avoidable.
An authorized RV repair facility in San Diego inspected the vehicle and told us it was **illegal to operate.** Despite knowing this, Cruise America instructed us to continue driving it to another location for an exchange, putting my family at risk and exposing us to potential legal consequences if we had been stopped.
The problems didn't stop there.
The generator had never been properly inspected before we left. A breaker hidden behind the maintenance panel had been left switched off, leaving us without air conditioning, heat, or microwave power for the first two days while traveling through 100-degree temperatures and freezing nights.
When we finally arrived at the pre-arranged exchange location in Lakewood, the office was **closed.** We ended up completing paperwork with a neighbor who openly admitted he didn't even work for Cruise America and had no idea how to inspect the replacement RV.
Even the replacement vehicle wasn't properly prepared. The hot and cold water lines were installed backward, and the tires were 10–15 PSI underinflated.
After everything we endured, Cruise America refused to fully compensate us despite extensive documentation, repair invoices, photographs, and written confirmation from the repair shop that the original RV should not have been on the road.
What concerns me most isn't that mechanical problems happened—machines can fail. It's that this company appears willing to rent out poorly maintained vehicles, send customers onto the road in unsafe conditions, and then avoid taking meaningful responsibility afterward.
This wasn't just an inconvenience. It was a serious safety issue that exposed my family to unnecessary risk, destroyed the majority of our vacation, and forced us to spend our time fixing problems that never should have existed.
If a company is comfortable sending customers out in an RV that a certified repair shop later declares **illegal to drive**, then I have absolutely no confidence in their inspection process or their commitment to customer safety.
There are plenty of RV rental companies. I sincerely encourage anyone considering Cruise America to choose one that values preventative maintenance, customer safety, and accountability.
Cruise America has permanently lost our business, and I cannot recommend them to anyone.

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