TimberLodge RV Resort - Mr. Jim Jerde... A$$-in-Charge! Membership fraud and hoax!! Bait and Switch!! Liar and swindler!! Elder abuse!! Apple Valley Minnesota

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Hello Rudy.

I have the same problem with Timberlodge. They have turned my $99 fee into this Monterey Collections. Now they say I owe $229 to Timberlodge. I have been asking for a way out from Timberlodge, but they insist $599. Plus I would have to pay the $229 first. I have been pleaing with them by email to let me talk to the manager, owner, whoever? I am hoping thru this Ripoff site all of us can get together some how?

Is there anybody out there that can help us?

Thanks,

RGH

I have talked to the principals of Timber Lodge RV and have been informed the following: After careful review of their membership records no members under the names of Logan Mebane or Rita Livingston were able to be located. Please provide more complete information such as name spelling or membership number so an appropriate response can be provided.

Jim Jerde

I have been able to gather additional information from Timber Lodge RV Resort regarding this matter. That to date, since Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Dora Haymond joined in 2004, the total sum they have received is $297.

Jim Jerde

I have checked with Timber Lodge and gathered additional information:

That the statements made by Mrs. Haymond are inaccurate regarding lifetime payments. That in 2006 Timber Lodge provided them with several options to cancel the agreement. That the prepayment option is not a provision of the agreement but was made in good faith in order to accommodate their request to cancel. That if they would have taken advantage of this option the membership agreement would have been canceled back in 2006 Hardly a lifetime commitment. That those option remain open or should they wish to provide a reasonable alternative option they would be willing to consider it.

An example of an industry standard agreement would be the agreement to belong to Thousand Trails. Notwithstanding the initial price ($3000-7500.00) The annual dues are right around $500.00 pr year. The agreement is a 10 year agreement. So lets say you want to drop after the second year you simply pay out the remaining eight years (8 X $500.00 = $4000.00)

Jim

We have written to the MN BBB, the Texas BBB, and both pretty much tell us we're on our own. And, no, we're not people who tries to escape a contract. Our credit rating is supreme and we have NEVER defaulted on any loan, ever! Sounds like Jeannie from Lakeside is an insider of Timberlodge to us. We've never read anywhere such a glowing report of the place. It is just as "Rudy" described it, not exactly a dump, but not what was reported either. But that's not even the point. The problem is the "industry-standard" contract, which Jim Jerde so solemnly stands by. Where, can anyone tell me, is there ANY contract that allows ANY company to enslave a person for a lifetime of payment? A lifetime? This is standard? I just don't get it, the attorneys general are responsible for the law in their respective states, yet will do nothing about this scandalous practice. We are not paying and Monterey (MFS) faithfully calls several times a week. They've bought a useless piece of paper as far as we're concerned. Please tell us reporter who said MN BBB helped, how you got their cooperation. Waiting with baited breath, truly.

I can't believe what trash people are writing about such good people. We have had a membership for years with this company and they have been nothing but helpful to use when trying to make reservations, storing our RV and assisting us with affiliation questions.

It is apparent that the people writing on this forum only are trying to get out of paying for their obligation. I would assume this company is not their only victim and if we had the privilge of looking at their credit reports, we would see this is a way of life for them. WHAT A SHAME THAT A COUPLE OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WANT TO PAY THEIR BILLS WRECK IF FOR THE ONES WHO DO.

I too paid hardly nothing for my membership. I went on several resort tours and they wanted over $3500 plue 3 times the dues. I would gladly pay what they offer. SHAME ON YOU!! Jeanie Lakeland, Florida

I have checked with Timber Lodge RV Resort and they are unable to locate any current or past member with the name of Rudy S in Nevada. They checked all member records in area code 702 unsuccessfully. Please provide your name or membership number so an appropriate response can be provided.

I too have been subjected to this ripoff and have been contacted by Monterey Collections. These people have a Carlsbad, California address, but the info included inside was from Timberlodge RV Resort in Apple Valley MN. Probably owned by Jerde as part of this extortion attempt to ruin my credit and collect on an improper debt. I would like to know more on how the Minneapolis Better Business Bureau can assist in getting rid of this scam.

I was also a victim of Jim Jerks scam memberships for rv'ers. I got out of it by going thru the Minneapolis, MN BBB. Anyone needing me to testify in a class action lawsuit against this man or any of his companies I will do so gladly.