Really -- $1,500 for PDI ! Seriously???
Recently retired and have had some thoughts about getting new (or newer) motorhome for future travels. Looked at a very nice MH at a Camping World location today. Listed on the sticker was $1,500 f...
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wny_pat wrote:shaneperch wrote:Pre Delivery Inspection to make sure everything works and to show you how to work it. How to level. How to fill water tank. How to run off city water without water tank. How to put up awning. How to put down awning. How to dump tanks. How to run generator. How to hook up shore power. How to put up TV antenna. How to put down TV antenna. How to turn on furnace. How to turn off furnace. How to heat water. How to give RV dealer extra money. How to work satellite antenna. How to change the tires. How to back into RV spot without hitting anything. Oh, did I say how to give RV dealer extra money.
but what is a PDI?
Not exactly. It is to go thru the RV and give a complete check out of EVERYTHING, and make sure items work and fix and adjust things. Fill with LP and water and test drive. Motorhomes NOW, are not like they were just 10 years ago. There are all sorts of bells and whistles and cabinets and trim items that are much better than years ago. It takes our PDI men at least 1 full day to go thru a Diesel motorhome and then you have the 2 to 4 hours of delivery to the customer. Most dealers have that cost in the price of the motorhome. Some Manufacturers will charge up to $1500 for factory delivery, to discourage factory delivery. Some, LOW BALL Internet dealers advertise a LOW price for the RV and then add on all these prices because they cannot deliver the RV for that great price without adding on those fees. You CANNOT compare PDI and delivery of a RV with an Automobile. Totally different products.
Contrary to what some believe-----NO MANUFACTURER PAYS A DEALER TO PDI AND PREP AND DELIVER A RV. The $1500 is a very accurate cost to a GOOD dealer for what he incurs in cost to PDI and deliver a Motorhome. Doug
