Deanna Rodriguez - RV Sales Consultant
Call me at 641-585-3213 or send me an e-mail at deanna@lichtsinn.motosnap.com
I am from Northwood, IA. Growing up, I rode horses, went bug hunting out in our woods, and helped my dad outside whenever possible! In my free time, I enjoy spending time playing softball and volleyball. Along with riding motorcycle and watching Sprint Car and NASCAR races. You’ll also find that I will never miss a good Marvel movie - even if I’ve seen it a thousand times!
Reviews from Deanna's Guests
"When we met Deanna we explained what we had been doing RVing, where we were changing our needs, etc. she then took us through the RVs explaining how they would fit our needs. When we made our decision she helped us with the purchasing/ordering procedures."
Paul and Kathy from Wellington, CO
"Great experience with the ordering process and updates from Deanna!"
Scott and Janet from Ankeny, IA
"Deanna rocks!!! We just had the greatest experience buying our new Winnebago View from Lichtsinn RV! This is our 2nd motorhome purchase with the first being a complete disaster with Camping World in Kingston, NY. We bought a new View in 2015 and immediately it was a frustrating mess. They gave us a 10-minute walk-through (on our first ever motorhome) and apparently, they did no pre-inspection. Both waste valves leaked, the thermostat didn't work, the fridge had problems and the waste heating pads fell off. I had to take it back to the dealer (2 hours each way) about 4 times just to get it ready to use. We almost regretted even getting a motorhome. So, 7 years later we wanted to upgrade and I did my research. Lichtsinn seemed like the top choice on paper. I looked all over the country and researched all the top Winnebago dealers. I reached out to many of them, got pricing, and at Lichtsinn, specifically found Deanna from her great reviews. Was it worth the 20-hour drive to and from the middle of Iowa? Absolutely!!! From the minute we first exchanged emails and spoke, Deanna was awesome. They are exactly as advertised. The whole team is terrific! No nonsense, no haggling, no bait n switch games. Everything was great. Deanna helped me build exactly what we wanted with the features and add-ons. She kept us posted on the status and delivered exactly as planned and on schedule. The new RV was beautiful and clearly pre-checked and prepared by Lichtsinn. Any small issues they corrected immediately. They gave us a full half-day orientation and let us take all the time we needed to transfer our gear from the old RV to the new one. (They have electric hookups, so we even spent the night there.) I only wish they were closer so I can do all the service and maintenance work this them. I highly recommend Lichtsinn RV!"
Bill from Croton-On-Hudson, NY
"Thanks to The Lichtsinn team and many thanks to Deanna. See all you Revel owners out on the road….”
Jeff & Eileen from Marquette, MI
"These guys are on their game. Although we had to wait 9 months for our order, Deanna in sales kept us up to date and was a pleasure to work with. Anders in service has been my buddy working out questions and fixes on the road back to California. They got everything ready on time. What a professional group. No pressure and lots of great advice. It was worth the trip to get our new Adventurer with just 17 miles on her."
Brad from Borrego Springs, CA
"Deanna was knowledgeable and did a great job with our purchase of our new RV."
Andy from Eagan, MN
"Deanna Rodriguez has been personable, professional, and above & beyond throughout the entire experience. She kept in touch and kept us informed. She would be our first call if we trade or upgrade in the future."
Aaron & Kim from Sun Prairie, WI
"Deanna was very attentive to my needs and prompt in getting back to me."
Robert from Marana, AZ
"It was a pleasure working with Deanna to purchase our first RV and she kept us informed on the status of the delivery date. I would purchase another RV from her again."
Alan from Upland, CA
"Working with Deanna was Absolutely Fantastic!!"
Paul from Bellingham, WA
"We had a wonderful experience buying our new Navion at Lichtsinn RV. Deanna was great to work with and kept us informed all along the way. The entire team was super!"
Vickie from Bucyrus, KS
"Purchasing our first and brand-new Minnie Winnie from Lichtsinn RV was a wonderful experience. From our initial contact with Sales Consultant, Deanna Rodriguez, our pickup at the airport from John Monson, orientation with Service Technician, Logan Swearingen, and final paperwork with Business Manager, Brandon Mondt, each step went smoothly. Deanna was immensely helpful in providing information about the RV and the buying process. She was always prompt in answering our questions and kept us updated on the status of the RV, until it was finally time for delivery. Everyone at the dealership was helpful and friendly. It was also great to be able to meet with owner, Ron Lichtsinn. Thank you, Lichtsinn RV!" - Joel & Trisa
Joel & Trisa from Des Plaines, IL
"Dealing with Lichtsinn RV with the purchase of our 2022 Winnebago View was the best large purchase I've ever made. The sales rep (Deanna Rodriguez) provided remarkable service. Her responsiveness to my questions and honesty concerning the pros/cons of available options resulted in my total satisfaction with my purchase. This is our first motorhome, and the orientation Lichtsinn provided on the operation of all the various functions of the RV was excellent. It allowed us to travel from Iowa to our home in Alaska like we were seasoned veterans. I've already recommended Lichtsinn (and Deanna!) to friends."
Kent from Eagle River, AK
"We had a truly flawless experience with our sales rep Deanna. Everything went perfectly from the pick up at the Minneapolis airport to our departure from Forest City. They came through on every detail. We are out on the road in our Solis right now. Thanks, Lichtsinn."
Nick from Anchorage, AK
"Lichtsinn is one of the most efficient and well-run dealerships we have ever dealt with. Their efficiency allowed us to entirely purchase our new View entirely online. Questions were answered promptly. No high pressure. Add-ons were added as requested and ready on-time. No surprises. Training specialist was so good--great explanations--spent plenty of time with us so we felt confident about operating the View. He noted a few things that needed quick fixes, and those were accomplished within hours. Everything works. Had plenty of time to try out everything on our way home from Iowa to Texas. Deanna Rodriguez responded quickly to all our inquiries and kept us informed throughout process. She made all appointments, so our pick-up experience went smoothly. We were extremely pleased both with our new RV and the whole sales experience."
Grant from College Station, TX
"This was the best RV purchase experience I have ever had. My sales consultant Deanna was very helpful and easy to work with. The entire process went very smoothly. Everyone was friendly and very knowledgeable about the products."
Pat from North Pekin, IL
"I highly recommend Deanna and Lichtsinn RV. We drove from Cincinnati, OH to pickup our coach."
LaRae from West Chester, OH
"Excellent experience. Excellent staff. Excellent sales team. Excellent service team. Amazing customer service both before and after the sale. Deanna was outstanding. So helpful. So pleasant to work with. I'm still trying to think of anything I didn't like about the experience. Perfect job!"
Gary from Greenville, SC
"As we began to investigate purchasing an RV, we found Lichtsinn RV online and were thoroughly impressed with their expertise, quality service, responsiveness, and friendly staff. We worked with Deanna Rodriguez - she was a joy to work with and always promptly responded to any questions we asked by phone or email (even little silly ones). There were several delays between time of ordering and actual delivery (all completely out of their control) and she kept us informed every step of the way. When the time came to pick up our RV, meeting Deanna was like meeting an old friend! Our orientation, conducted by Jeremy, was very informative and thorough - he knew the RV backwards and forwards and gave us a thorough education on the features of the Revel and lots of helpful tips. We stayed in the RV in the Lichtsinn parking lot the first night. In spite of the negative 33 chill factor nighttime temperature, we were cozy and comfortable inside the RV. However, the low temp was a bit much for the water lines and they froze. Jeremy, our service rep Anders, and all the Lichtsinn team were extremely attentive and helpful in working to resolve the problem, then provided complimentary winterizing for our Revel so we could travel home. We are confident that Lichtsinn will be just as attentive should we have any questions in the future. All in all, we are very happy we chose to buy our RV from Lichtsinn - it was definitely worth the 1800 mile one-way drive to Forest City, Iowa, to work with such a fantastic dealer and staff!"
Tom from San Diego, CA
"Our family of 4 recently bought a new Winnebago Solis 59PX from Deanna at Lichtsinn RV and the BEST experience! We initially visited over the phone to describe what we were looking for and Deanna arranged a time for is to visit and tour their various RVs that fit our needs. We opted for the Solis 59PX and are LOVING IT! We have taken it to a few open State Parks around MN and 'winter camped' in the van. We have already boondocked a couple of times and it was AWESOME! Many thanks to the great team at Lichtsinn RV. There is no question that they will be our RV resource for a long time to come."
Woodie from Rochester, MN
"Our experience with Lichtsinn RV is what a sales experience should be: 10 Gold Stars. This is a long review but this team deserves the details of why the 10 stars
We made an appointment with Deanna after I had done a lot of research. Analysis paralysis had set in I just needed to see/drive something. Deanna was not high pressure over the phone or in person. She asked which vehicles I wanted to see, while there and then asked some questions. When we arrived, they had put most of the vehicles inside due to the rain that was threatening. Gold star #1. After we looked at what we initially thought we wanted we discovered what was in stock was not exactly the right fit. The more we talked to Deanna, the more we came to understand what would fit our RV life style. Gold star #2 – Deanna really listened!
Almost 2 weeks later Deanna called about a Class C RV that was coming in as a trade up. She gave me a virtual tour and based on the conversations we had had over the 2 weeks between our visit and this called she nailed it! A 2013 Itasca Navion 24J. Low mileage and very well kept by the previous owners. Gold star #3 again – she really listened to what we wanted / needed.
When we arrived at the dealership for delivery, we were not disappointed. Because we were early, we had time to move our stuff in, since we were camping at the dealership that night and then camping along the way on our way back home. Deanna had made sure the curtains were cleaned for us as I had asked! Gold star #4
Ron gave us our orientation. He was extremely thorough, and did not rush. He answered all of our questions and did a wonderful job breaking down the mechanical stuff to a very non-mechanical person like me.. Gold star #5 He explained not only what to do, but what not to do and why. Very helpful when you are a new RV owner. Gold star # 6
Brandon handled our paper work efficiently and with the absolute least amount of pain. As we all know this portion of the sale can be the most painful. Especially writing the check. Brandon made it easy and his sense of humor made it almost enjoyable. Gold star # 7
Since it was later in the day and we had planned on staying on site the first night at Lichtsinn, Deanna offered us a loaner vehicle to drive to the next town for dinner. She recommended a place again, based on our conversations and again it was a perfect match for us. We had planned just to walk somewhere and see what we could find. Gold star # 8
The next day, Deanna checked up on us once again and suggested we fill up on water. Again, being new we didn’t even think about that. She then suggested a scenic route to our next destination. It was nice having her watch out for us. Gold start # 9
Since we purchased our RV, Deanna has checked in with us twice to make sure everything was working as expected and we were enjoying our new RV. And YES everything has been working as expected and YES very much enjoying it. Gold star #10 Following up after the sale? Wonderful!
All in all, Lichtsinn should be very proud of their employees, Deanna, Ron and Brandon. They made our experience worth 1.) making a review of, which I normally do not do, and 2.) recommending the dealership to anyone and everyone that comments on our RV.
Happy Camper owners of an Itasca Navion"
Beverly from Chaseburg, WI
"If I could give 10 stars I would... We worked with Deanna Schutz on the purchase of our Winnebago Travato and what an incredible experience! She was great in the pre-sales process and has continued to follow up post sales as well to make sure we are happy with our purchase. We flew in from CA and drove our van home. That was also an epic trip to get to enjoy our van in some of the National Parks and National Monuments. I would not hesitate to do business with Lichtsinn RV again in the future and would HIGHLY recommend them. They make what some people call the worst part of RVing (the purchase process) easy and seamless and overall a very pleasant experience. It’s easy to see, after going through it, why people come from all over the country to buy at Lichtsinn."
Armando & Cindy from Dublin, CA
"Overall, very knowledgeable staff. Had a good experience. Deanna was great in sales."
Kay from Clearwater, MN
"Wow...we just wrapped up our order at Lichtsinn RV today and had to recommend them. Our salesperson, Deanna was absolutely fantastic - she knew everything Winnebago inside and out - we were so impressed with the obvious high level of training she has received. Even better was how incredibly friendly and personable she was - it seemed like we talked to her a dozen times trying to get everything figured out - and she was also so nice, and so incredibly patient. We felt like she was a friend by the time we had finished. If this is how Lichtsinn’s trains all their employees, they should give other companies lessons. At the very least they should have Deanna train all their other employees to be just like her.
We were also incredibly happy with the deal we got at Lichtsinn’s compared to what we could have gotten locally - even driving 1,600 miles to pick up our coach it’s going to be less than it was to get it locally. Knowing tat Winnebago is all they sell made us especially comfortable in dealing with them.
We can’t wait to pick up our new coach when it’s ready in October. If you are considering Lichtsinn’s - do it! I am confident you won’t regret it."
Ben & Jenn from Osprey, FL
"I would definitely recommend Deanna at Lichtsinn to anyone considering a new RV. Our experience was great from start to finish. Deanna was very helpful and worked with us through several delays getting out to pick up our new View. Jeremy did a great job on our walk through and being able to stay onsite and test everything out and get questions answered before heading home was a definite plus."
Gary from Louisville, CO
"Deanna guided me through the buying process and followed up with any questions."
Jim from Tallahassee, FL
"Worked with Deanna to help us find and customize our new Winnebago View 24D. As RV rookies, we needed all the help we could get. Overall, an exceptional experience working with the team at Lichtsinn RV."
Mike from Estes Park, CO
"I found exactly what I wanted at Lichtsinn RV. Deanna was very professional yet courteous and honest with us. She has also followed up as many good sales people will do. If you want to look at Winnebago products this is the place to go."
Mike from Iowa City, IA
"A group of kind and considerate people are what makes Lichtsinn RV so awesome. Deanna truly shared in my enthusiasm for my (long awaited) purchase of my Solis RV. She was sincerely excited about my journey, and great to work with. She made my purchase as seamless as possible, at a time when the Corona virus was changing the world as we know it. She looked at alternatives to picking my RV up at a later date, and storing it until further notice."
Linda from Gunnison, CO
"I always had a dream that when I retired, I would buy an RV and travel. Last week, that goal was realized when I took delivery of a new Winnebago View from Lichtsinn RV. Why would I travel from Cincinnati, Ohio to Forest City, Iowa to buy one? It starts with Deanna the Sales Consultant who coached me along my journey for nearly a year. Second, the education I got through the website videos done by Ron Lichtsinn and Heidi Thompson, not only helped me generally, but led me to weed the field down to Winnebago and ultimately to Lichtsinn RV. Lastly, the education/training I received during the delivery process by Jeremy from the service department was outstanding. We spent a total of 4 hours going through the unit, head to toe and while hardly an expert, I felt confident to make the 700 mile journey back to Cincinnati. I now have 726 miles on the unit. Can you say "Road Trip!!!"
Ken from Loveland, OH
"Excellent sales information and support from beginning to end by Deanna Schutz! Very comprehensive and expert van orientation given by Jeremy. Professional and efficient business transaction with Kevin. Also with Jordan who provided all the paperwork we needed to register our vehicle in California."
Jim & Jean from Occidental, CA
"We flew from Maine to MSP to purchase a new Revel. Deanna, our salesperson was outstanding and provided us everything we need before and during our visit. Lichtsinn provided us with a very thorough review of all of the features and use of our new RV. Our experience was outstanding and we love our Revel!"
Calvin from Fryeburg, ME
"Purchased 2020 View 24D. I had a very pleasant experience. Our sales representative, Deanna Schutz, was very helpful and patience with my numerous questions and concerns. I am a first time RV owner. Pricing was fair and no hassle. Paid cash, so can't comment on their financing. Orientation was through and professional. Overall, I would buy from Lichtsinn again without giving it a second thought."
John from Independence, MO
"Our sales associate, Deanna Schutz, was the best!. Very knowledgeable. Kept us informed as the purchase process went through. Jeremy walked us through the coach knowing each component and showed us how things operated. Brandon Mondt was efficient with the paper work and our insurance. We were also introduced to our service tech. If your looking for a RV, I recommend looking at Lichtsinn RV."
Mary Jo from Glenwood City, WI
"We had a very positive experience with Lichtsinn. We purchased a new Winnebago View from them. Everyone was so friendly and so very knowledgeable about the motor home. Deanna was a great sales representative. We were given a thorough orientation and all our questions were answered. Mr. Lichtsinn even came out of his office and greeted us. After having dealt with other motor home dealers I can only recommend Lichtsinn highly over all others. You will be very pleased with them."
David & Lynne from Kingsport, TN
"We have been shopping for an RV for quiet a few years & after talking with Deanna Schutz, we decided to purchase our View through Lichtsinn. The customer service was great and Deanna and Brandon kept in constant touch with us. They made sure we were comfortable with our decision and advised us on the orientation as well as the transportation from the airport to the facility. Gary picked us up in Minneapolis & gave us great insight and advise on owning a RV. We then met with Jeremy who did our orientation and answered our questions and made sure we had the right supplies for our trip back home. Everyone was friendly and I would highly recommend Lichtsinn RV."
Marilyn from Carnation, WA
"Deanna is an amazing sales rep! Her knowledge and timely service with all our questions went above and beyond. Great technicians that know what they are doing."
Toni from Harlingen, TX
"Deanna prompt call to us when inquired about information and followed thru with all our questions. Felt like Lichtsinn was a happy place, everyone was so nice."
"We purchased a 1998 Fleetwood Discovery from Lichtsinn . Deanna was very pleasant to work with throughout the whole process and kept us well informed. Everyone else involved, from the walk through to the final paperwork, made the whole transaction very comfortable. A couple of issues after delivery were taken care of by Lichtsinn."
Gary from Armstrong, IA
"My experience with Lichtsinn was an excellent exposure to a very efficient organization. Deanna did an excellent job of watching for a motorhome of my desires and then, helped me complete the deal. All parties involved with the pricing and other personnel involved in the procedures were cognizant of my schedule and worked around it with smiles on their faces. It was a good transaction and I would urge anyone looking for a new or used motorhome to give Lichtsinn a try. A west-central Minnesota pleased client."
Marlin from Ottertail, MN
"Thank you Deanna for a great experience working with you remote from Alaska. You made it so easy! You and your whole staff were wonderful. We were well taken care of!!"
Ken from Anchorage, AK
"Just picked up our new 5th Wheel and the experience was 5 star from start to finish. From the website, sales and financing departments and the friendliness of staff on site. We have been looking to upgrade our camper for over a year and traveled 4 hours to buy here and we do not regret the decision one bit. Deanna, Brandon, and Jesse were all AWESOME!!"
Kristen from Logan, IA
"Deanna had excellent response time to calls and emails. An organized sales process that gave us confidence in the dealership."
Harland from Pensacola, FL
"We owned a 2016 Pleasure-way and decided to take a trip to see the Winnebago plant in Forest City, Iowa. We had no intentions on trading our vehicle. Over the last couple of months I had emailed back and forth with Deanna Schutz from Lichtsinn RV on their stock and what was new with Winnebago. So on this trip we decided to stop at this dealer which is only one mile from the plant. We asked to see Deanna and we were glad we did. She showed us around for a couple hours, never once feeling pushed or hurried. She just asked about our desires in a new RV and what we liked and did not like. It really seemed like she cared about we thought. Deanna connected our thoughts and found us a 2018 View that was not even on the lot. It was stored somewhere? It was just what we were looking for. To my wife's surprise we decided to trade the Pleasure-way in for a Winnebago View. It was just a nice experience at Lichtsinn RV. Dealing with Heidi (Sales Manager) was pleasant going back and forth over price and what I wanted and expected, but never feeling corned to close the sale. Heck even dealing with the Brandon (finance consultant) was nice!! Picking up the RV was great. Logan (service dept) spent as much time as need to going over all my questions and then some. Anders (service consultant) has been very nice and attentive to all our needs. We drove over four hours from Le Claire Iowa and it was well worth the drive. We found an RV dealer that cares about their customer before and after the sale! Deanna, you made the difference from just a visit to making the sale. Thanks Again!"
Gary & Karen from Le Claire, IA
"Deanna was very enjoyable to work with, well informed on product, pricing, and delivery as promised. Very, very, cordial and well informed staff throughout Lichtsinn RV. "
Kelly from Weatherford, TX