Rock Solid As Pea Gravel

Cathleen Shea

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A heads up for anyone financing their Escape trailer. We're four weeks out from our trailer being complete. I've had more trouble with Rock Solid Funding than seems reasonable. From the text out of the blue, a few months back, that said, "let's talk about funding," But the text didn't say who it was from. To, today's fiasco trying to scan my driver's license into their app. At one point, the rep asked me if I was "using a valid driver's license."

Enough red flags. I bailed and went looking for financing elsewhere. I was surprised to find out my beloved USAA insurance (and now banking) company doesn't lend money to someone who's planning to make their purchase in a "foreign" country. Yeah, thanks Global War on Terrorism. This had me quite worried upon hanging up from that call.

However, three's a charm. I contacted my credit union, who holds my truck loan. Yep, not a problem. Underwriters have no problem with me buying my Escape trailer from British Columbia, Canada.

I'm frustrated that a company with such a great reputation as ETI... could get dragged through the Texas dirt. Had we not already had such a strong relationship with the company... I'd have walked away. Maybe decided it wasn't time to buy a trailer. At least a new one.

Happy ending to the story here in Oregon. Just want folks to know... do your due diligence in shopping around for the best loan to fit your needs. And the most credible company to represent your financial needs.
 
To, today's fiasco trying to scan my driver's license into their app. At one point, the rep asked me if I was "using a valid driver's license."
I won't address anything other than the drivers license. Were you perhaps trying to scan the new Real ID drivers license? The holographic film that's all over the surface turns any scan 'weird.'
 
I won't address anything other than the drivers license. Were you perhaps trying to scan the new Real ID drivers license? The holographic film that's all over the surface turns any scan 'weird.'

Indeed I was. And I explained that suspicion to the young lady. Yet they asked if I were the problem with expired identification.

That is not my problem. It is however an excellent identifier of those not keeping up with present technology... real id already several years old.
 
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As it turned out... USAA, OSU Credit Union, and a couple other entities were unclear on the concept of foreign purchases.

Never fear. ETI's Tanya, in the finance office gave us the info for New Coast Financial, in Florida. Marvin Pojani was a gem! Pure professionalism and approval in short order.

Also... a simple photograph of my driver's license was plenty for identity verification. What a refreshing concept. No weird third party scanning apps.

So... a couple of days of grief, but back on track as our E19 is getting built, as I type. Hurray!
 
As it turned out... USAA, OSU Credit Union, and a couple other entities were unclear on the concept of foreign purchases.

Never fear. ETI's Tanya, in the finance office gave us the info for New Coast Financial, in Florida. Marvin Pojani was a gem! Pure professionalism and approval in short order.

Also... a simple photograph of my driver's license was plenty for identity verification. What a refreshing concept. No weird third party scanning apps.

So... a couple of days of grief, but back on track as our E19 is getting built, as I type. Hurray!
New Coast Financial:thumb:
 
For future use when you decide to sell your Escape, have Escape do a walk thru video for you.

This is the one they made for me. I see it as a great future selling tool.

Best wishes on your upcoming adventures!

Oh, wow! That's very cool. While I hope we have at least a good ten years on the road. We are 60, and 61.

We did think about resale in terms of still having a black tank installed, though we won't use it. Composting toilet for us. And we know the black tank will give future owners more options.
 
I'm frustrated that a company with such a great reputation as ETI... could get dragged through the Texas dirt....
Happy ending to the story here in Oregon.
I'm just trying to picture how the Texas dirt wound up in Oregon.... :laugh: Pardon my weird sense of humor! ;D
 
As it turned out... USAA, OSU Credit Union, and a couple other entities were unclear on the concept of foreign purchases.

Never fear. ETI's Tanya, in the finance office gave us the info for New Coast Financial, in Florida. Marvin Pojani was a gem! Pure professionalism and approval in short order.

Also... a simple photograph of my driver's license was plenty for identity verification. What a refreshing concept. No weird third party scanning apps.

So... a couple of days of grief, but back on track as our E19 is getting built, as I type. Hurray!
I am so glad I saw this. I applied with Rock Solid, and have not heard from them. ( its been almost two weeks) I have been very weary because I have not read good things about them. I did a google search and so many bad reviews. I also tried to go with my own mortgage company but they also don't do "Foreign loans". I will look into the place you recommended.
 
I am so glad I saw this. I applied with Rock Solid, and have not heard from them. ( its been almost two weeks) I have been very weary because I have not read good things about them. I did a google search and so many bad reviews. I also tried to go with my own mortgage company but they also don't do "Foreign loans". I will look into the place you recommended.
Yep, we had a horrid time with Pea Gravel.

Marvin, and his team, at NewCoast made our goal achievable.

Good luck, and I'm sorry you had to endure a turkey to get to the professionals.
 
Yep, we had a horrid time with Pea Gravel.

Marvin, and his team, at NewCoast made our goal achievable.

Good luck, and I'm sorry you had to endure a turkey to get to the professionals.
I reached out to NewCoast today via email and once I said the company was Escape they immediately put me in touch with Marvin. I spoke to him on the phone and had a bunch of questions answered. I am so grateful for this community. BTW, it's been two weeks and I have as yet to hear back from "pea Gravel lol". I submitted an application and called. :(
 
Hurray! Very glad for you... this forum is an invaluable resource.

Also, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call ETI. They truly want us to have a good experience. Let them know Pea Gravel is crummy... and please stop referring folks to them. I guess my one call wasn't enough.
 
Cathleen, I am so happy we were able to assist you with your Escape Trailer! Thanks for all the cool pictures of your adventures.
 
We also have been working with Rock Solid since Nov 2024. Besides having to do more 'chasing down' on the status of our loan than I thought we should have done with RS, the actual loan process was ok, and we took delivery of our beautiful 21C on Dec 18th! Now we are still waiting for our California license plate and registration tags! After 20 days of purchase Calif DMV charges a hefty late fee. Looks like they started the paperwork Jan 7th (ok, there were the holidays but ...). After more emails bugging RS for status, they said this week (Jan 30) that "Your plates have been issued.... The registration is a "suspense" registration but is valid until 2026. Because your unit is from out of the country, the state of California put it into suspense with the DMV until it clears another department." Anyone in Calif had this problem? Ugh!!
 
Oh, wow! That's very cool. While I hope we have at least a good ten years on the road. We are 60, and 61.

We did think about resale in terms of still having a black tank installed, though we won't use it. Composting toilet for us. And we know the black tank will give future owners more options.

hey, we're 69 and 70 now, and we did a 4 month 9900 mile road trip throughout mainland mexico last year.

yellow stars are where we camped.
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