Trading in a Canadian RV to US RV dealer
Our RV wheel is registered in Canada, has anyone traded in their RV for a newer one while wintering in the USA when a deal became available?? Just wondering the process?
Forum Discussion
Seems to me that most of the issues you experienced are due to your own fault.
Tequila wrote:
I bought my RV in the US, no trade in. A big mistake. You may think you're saving money but you are probably not. Here is what happened to me.If you are smart you will pay attention.
1) Bought RV, an aggressive salesman worked on me for 4 hours.
2) Drove down to pick up later (Costs there with fuel were more than expected). Trading in was too complex so I had to take old RV home first. I got $4k more than they were willing to give me on trade anyway. And this was whose problem?
3) Arrived and they informed me I had to pay state sales tax (in addition to Canadian taxes)which they did not mention when I bought it. Unless I took delivery in Nevada, 400 miles away. They never mentioned it when I signed. I assumed because i was taking it to Canada there would be none. Trouble was their transport guy was on holidays, I was not allowed to move it myself, so I had to stay for a week in a Motel (more expense) until he came back. That's called "due diligence". You should have known that when you agreed to buy, rather than "assume" anything.
4) Took delivery found they had not done a PDI (But charged). 3 items broken, too far to go back, I went home via manufacturer instead which was easier. They were only a short detour. A PDI is done WITH the purchaser. Why did you not do this during the week that you say you had to wait for the transport driver?
5) Dealer did not have title despite the fact they had a month to get it. I managed to get it across the border, but had to put storage insurance (more expense) on it for weeks until it arrived by mail and i was able to license it. I had to cancel a planned trip in it. See #3, same answer.
6) Had to pay for temporary license to get it to Canada. See #3. Same answer.
7) They botched the installation of a solar panel & slide awning (installed it so it was rubbing, now it is tearing), now I am 1000 mile away. See #4, same answer.
8) They installed a grab handle crooked. Also too far to drive back, I manage dot fill the hole and re-drill so its not visible. See #4, same answer.
9) The local dealer is not so anxious to help me since I did not buy from him, but he is better about it than may be expected. I hope he is reading this.
