Camper Depot Non refundable deposits under any circumstances! Punta Gorda Florida

Through the internet I found a travel trailer I wished to make an offer on.  I was told they needed a $1000 deposit in order to make the offer.  I was told the deposit was refundable.  The offer was accepted, but I was unable to secure financing after applying to three lenders.  Camper Depot will nit refund any part of my $1000.  From the time the offer was made until it was apparent the financing was not going to happen was a week.

From the time I originally spoke to the salesman, I was misled.  The contract says deposits are non refundable, but I have never heard of monies not being returned in the case of inability to secure financing.  I assumed that was if you backed out on the deal.  When I tried to inquire further or to speak with an owner or manager, the only response I received from the sales person was "I'm not at liberty to say".  I got the impression that this was routine practice for him; to accept a deposit and have no intention of returning it.  The deposit was almost 10% of the purchase price to make the matter worse.

I am no newcomer to making large purchases and this is the worst experience I've ever had.  I litterally gave Camper Depot $1000 for nothing.  If I could have gotten the financing, I would have purchased the trailer.