What should I ask the dealer to include in a new mh purchase

Effy wrote:
You should NOT have to pay for PDI. I had a dealer try and pull that BS on me. He was $2k over a competitor's price, came down to match the deal and then tried to sneak PDI and dealer prep fees (coincidentally costing $2k) back into the deal on another line item. I walked.

EVERY RV'er pays for a PDI and Walk Thru. Some dealers list it seperate on the price, but most have that cost included in the complete deal. BUT, you do pay for it. Doug

You should NOT have to pay for PDI. I had a dealer try and pull that BS on me. He was $2k over a competitor's price, came down to match the deal and then tried to sneak PDI and dealer prep fees (coincidentally costing $2k) back into the deal on another line item. I walked.

afrescop wrote:
No dealer "gives" you anything! Same as asking a car dealer to "throw in" floor mats, etc. you will pay for EVERYTHING. Dealers are in business to make money not to be a charitable organization giving away freebies. If there are major items you would like such as a wired in EMS negotiate those separately after you know how much it would cost at another RV store.

Stick with getting the best price on the coach then negotiate dealer added options otherwise you might wind up paying a whole lot more.

Agree, but I would ask how many hours can expect on the PDI and a 24/7 cell # for service the first few days.

I'm shopping now so I want to know one thing percent off of MSRP

You can ask for anything. What you may actually get is another matter. Things they may throw in - at least stuff I was able to get in the deal:
Maxx Air vent covers
Rear dual valve extensions (if it does not already have)
Full tank of fuel and LP
bedroom tv if it didn't have one
Septic kit - although this is usually bottom of the line
And some will give you a $100 shopping spree at their store.

Make your deal first before you ask for the extras. Get your price, and say you are on the fence, how about a few things to sweeten the deal. Most of the stuff I mentioned above they already have in inventory if they have a decent store. SO it's easy for them and you feel like you are getting a lot of stuff.

I would worry more about getting the best deal on the MH even if it meant not getting a few extras you can buy on your own. Concentrate on the deal. The objective is the MH not nickle and dime the dealer with small items.

No dealer "gives" you anything! Same as asking a car dealer to "throw in" floor mats, etc. you will pay for EVERYTHING. Dealers are in business to make money not to be a charitable organization giving away freebies. If there are major items you would like such as a wired in EMS negotiate those separately after you know how much it would cost at another RV store.

Stick with getting the best price on the coach then negotiate dealer added options otherwise you might wind up paying a whole lot more.

A no questions asked money back guarantee if not completely satisfied! :b

Priority service for warranty repairs for the next 12 months.
One year of emergency road service from a provider of your choice.
Full fuel and propane tanks at pick up.
Upgraded sewer hose.
Potable water filter.
As suggested the tire pressure monitor and EMS.
One free exterior wash and wax in the spring.
One free winterizing next fall.
A RV compatible GPS.
Tire covers.
Camp site ground mat.
And the list goes on,,,

More or less ask for the moon concerning after market items. If the dealer has a store that sells the stuff even better. Go on a shopping spree writing down everything you want or might need. Worst they can say is no but you won't know if you don't ask. Negociate on everything beyond the agreed price for the coach. If they won't provide free negociate a split on the price or even sell to you at their cost.

brioaz22 wrote:
I am going to purchase a new Winnebago 35G. What should I ask the dealer to include in the price of the coach?

I would ask for a MH that would be "trouble free" for at least the first week of ownership.

Small cost items, but I would not drive off the lot without having Max Air vent covers over each operating vent in the unit. Its cheap insurance in case of a hail storm. One of our friends had this happen to a two week old trailer and the plastic domes broke and water entered their new trailer.
Small but important item.

make a long list including taxes and neg the price out the door.