Hi everyone - we're ready to pull the trigger on a Sunseeker 3170DS bunkhouse model. For the same unit, RV Direct is about $8,500 cheaper than our local dealer (after hours of haggling). I'd like to give my business to local businesses for many reasons, but unfortunately, working with my local dealer hasn't been pleasant, and quite honestly, they're treating me like a moron on all fronts, thus, I must do what I need to do...With that said, the salesman said RV Direct sells units that are different than what a dealer might sell. Different chassis, etc. This claim makes no sense and quite frankly, sounds ridiculous, but yet, I'd still like to ask the experts on this forum. Are the units the same units sold on dealer's lots? Anything to watch out for or be careful of when dealing with RV Direct? I’ve had pretty lengthy conversations with RV Direct over the last two days and I like what I hear so far. They’re just straight to the point and seem to shovel no B.S. I will have to fly and drive to get the rig, but $8,500 is worth the stretch, in my opinion. Any insight or experience would be great.Thanks!!

Me again, I just searched google and found a lot of discussions on RV Direct on this very site (not sure why this site's search wasn't working). Seems like nothing but positive reviews so that's good news.I still have the question, is there anything different about the coaches RV Direct would sell vs. what a dealer would sell? This makes no sense, but I have to ask.Thanks again

Here's 116 matches for RV Direct in the last year.And,another 3878 archived matches over a year old.

I've never had any dealings with RV Direct. I am very curious about the 'different' units they sell that other dealers do not sell.That comment would raise a red flag for me.Please let us know if you get any additional information on that statement from the RV Direct sales people.

Purchased our 2012 Sunseeker 2300 from RvDirect. At least $8000 less than dealer's best quote. Got a brand new unit made just for us. We were able to tweak a couple of specs to include options we wanted that were not on the dealer's unit or quote. The MH is what Forest River makes and supplies on all orders. No "special" unit for RvDirect. That is a bunch of bs. Check the Sunseeker forum on forestriverforums.com for more about RvDirect. There is a factory rep who monitors the forum who will also confirm for you that the unit is the same as all they make.Our entire experience with RvDirect was outstanding. One difference from dealer is the way you pay. Deal is completed and paid for when unit is ready to ship from factory. That way, they don't invest any of their money (and pass on savings to you). We overnighted payment to them and they overnighted back to us the title information. We went and got license plates and 5 days later picked it up in DesMoines (a 300 mile drive for us). The dealer prep was excellent and PDI of several hours was complete. We found nothing than needed fixing and drove it home.We will buy from them again.

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mlts22
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
There is only one caveat about RV Direct, and that is finding nearby places that will do warranty work. If something breaks, good luck with that.
luvztheoutdoor1
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
I used the price quoted by RVDirect to my local dealer and they matched it. Took about $30,000 off the sticker price.
RvBill3
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Purchased our 2012 Sunseeker 2300 from RvDirect. At least $8000 less than dealer's best quote. Got a brand new unit made just for us. We were able to tweak a couple of specs to include options we wanted that were not on the dealer's unit or quote. The MH is what Forest River makes and supplies on all orders. No "special" unit for RvDirect. That is a bunch of bs.

Check the Sunseeker forum on forestriverforums.com for more about RvDirect. There is a factory rep who monitors the forum who will also confirm for you that the unit is the same as all they make.

Our entire experience with RvDirect was outstanding. One difference from dealer is the way you pay. Deal is completed and paid for when unit is ready to ship from factory. That way, they don't invest any of their money (and pass on savings to you). We overnighted payment to them and they overnighted back to us the title information. We went and got license plates and 5 days later picked it up in DesMoines (a 300 mile drive for us). The dealer prep was excellent and PDI of several hours was complete. We found nothing than needed fixing and drove it home.

We will buy from them again.
gbopp
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
I've never had any dealings with RV Direct. I am very curious about the 'different' units they sell that other dealers do not sell.
That comment would raise a red flag for me.
Please let us know if you get any additional information on that statement from the RV Direct sales people.
Ride_Everything
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Perfect, thanks!
1492
Moderator
Mar 12, 2014
Here's 116 matches for RV Direct in the last year.

And,

another 3878 archived matches over a year old.
Ride_Everything
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
Me again, I just searched google and found a lot of discussions on RV Direct on this very site (not sure why this site's search wasn't working). Seems like nothing but positive reviews so that's good news.

I still have the question, is there anything different about the coaches RV Direct would sell vs. what a dealer would sell? This makes no sense, but I have to ask.

Thanks again

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