"New" 2013 Hurricane 32A

If you are stuck on a 32a, find a camping world near you. If they have one in their network they can ship it up. A quick search revealed one in NY, granted a pretty far distance but if they get it to you then I am sure they'd do a better deal. No harm in getting their best price and pit them against your local dealer.

Juan Carlos wrote:
Poulsbo RV has a pair of 2013 32A's on their lot which are NEW. So this means they've been sitting there unsold for a year, maybe two. Would you folks be concerned about a unit that had sat for so long on a dealer's lot?

Give it a try but I will be surprised if they will work with you. My big concern would be the batteries as they have gone through two winters without being serviced. They should replace them in the deal. What I have found is that dealers for some reason do not want to deal on models that have sit for so long. They have to finance what is on their lot and they usually try to get what they have lost back on the sale. It makes no sense but that is what usually happens. If you want a Winnabago find a dealer that will work with you. The discounts are usually largest before the unit is manufactured. It is a quick turn for them; one which they will not need to carry on their lot. Get what you want at the price that you are willing to pay as they are all so darn expensive and you have to pay for it.

Effy wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
So new tires, new batteries and full mfg. warranty plus appliance warranties would need to be part of deal in writing and pricing would have to be 'out the door happy dance' range.

However, there is no way you will get them to put new tires on it. Try if you want, but they'll decline, I am certain. I am sure if it's priced right this is all part of the consideration.

Good advice, thanks. I'd prefer to use the old tires and batteries to reduce the price, especially because new rubber of my own choosing and electrical system upgrades (with new batteries) are high on my list anyway.

nwcutie wrote:
Poulsbo has a NASTY reputation for not following through on repair work. I have enough local friends who have been burned that I won't talk to them.

Yes, I do know... I'd prefer not to deal with Poulsbo as well, but the nearest 32A otherwise is in Michigan.

I wish I could just find a Winnebago we like, and then deal with Roy Robinson who I quite like so far.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Although tires are maybe 2012s they have been sitting since trailers rolled onto dealers lot......

So new tires, new batteries and full mfg. warranty plus appliance warranties would need to be part of deal in writing and pricing would have to be 'out the door happy dance' range.

Dealer has loss due to them still being on the lot so YOU are in the bargain captain seat.

It goes without saying that since it's never been titled you will get full warranty on everything, just like buying anything else new despite it's year. You don't even have to ask for that, it's new. However, there is no way you will get them to put new tires on it. Try if you want, but they'll decline, I am certain. And they should, it's a ridiculous request. I am sure if it's priced right this is all part of the consideration. There is no hard and fast 7 year rule on tires.

Juan Carlos wrote:
Poulsbo RV has a pair of 2013 32A's on their lot which are NEW. So this means they've been sitting there unsold for a year, maybe two. Would you folks be concerned about a unit that had sat for so long on a dealer's lot?

Do a thorough PDI and get promises in WRITING as stated previously. Poulsbo has a NASTY reputation for not following through on repair work. I have enough local friends who have been burned that I won't talk to them.

Although tires are maybe 2012s they have been sitting since trailers rolled onto dealers lot......

So new tires, new batteries and full mfg. warranty plus appliance warranties would need to be part of deal in writing and pricing would have to be 'out the door happy dance' range.

Dealer has loss due to them still being on the lot so YOU are in the bargain captain seat.

Ours had been sitting on dealers lot for 18 months before we took delivery. We got full warranty MH and Chassis from the day we took delivery. Only problem that we had was the batteries, all three. This was from neglect, left to discharge and freeze. They were all replaced at no charge to us.
Otherwise no other problems or concerns.

Ken

Juan Carlos wrote:
Poulsbo RV has a pair of 2013 32A's on their lot which are NEW. So this means they've been sitting there unsold for a year, maybe two. Would you folks be concerned about a unit that had sat for so long on a dealer's lot?

Personally, no, I would not be concerned but I would check them out with a fine-toothed comb! The deal should reflect that they are 2+ yrs. old as the 2015's have been out quite sometime now. The 2016's are just around the corner making these units 3 yrs. old.

The tires are probably dated 2012 so they have about 5 yrs. left before replacement.

As long as you go in with your eyes wide open, you should be OK.

Good luck,
MM.