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I'd stick the money you would pay for the warranty into a bank account and use it as a slush fund for repairs. Likely better off that way.

The magic words are: no, no, and no

Thanks for all the great advice everyone. Just to clarify...the extended warranty is through Good Sam. Not sure if that changes your thoughts.

Do you absolutely "need" that stuff? No. Can you apply or get that stuff later on? Yes.

I bought my first brand new truck a couple of months ago and they gave me a check list that I had to initial that I was explained these add ons and that I was knowingly rejecting them...

There was at least 6 or 7 of them..

If I find that I want something later on, I'll look into it.. :)

Just what works for me.. If it makes you feel better, get 'em now.. The dealer will LOVE YOU! ;)

Mitch

Skip the highly inflated add ons and the extended warranty too. Those warranty companies go out of business every week.

Of course they want to upsell you, it’s often more lucrative than the original purchase. I’d skip their magic sealant and you can apply Scotsguard yourself.

You can get a lot of debate about extended warranties. They’re very profitable for the seller, thus the reason they push them so hard. My attitude is if I buy something new and on the leading edge of technology, it will have defects and may fail so I’ll at least consider a warranty. Otherwise I don’t consider them. With vehicles I just self insure – put the money in an account and use it for the repairs as needed. The odds are heavily in your favor you’ll come out ahead. I might waver on a MH, but on a TT or small FW I’d pass.

I think they’re mostly a peace of mind thing that people are willing to pay for. If you’re inclined to get one, get a copy and read the fine print like a lawyer. That’s where all the deductibles, caps and exclusions are that will reduce the coverage you think you’re getting on the surface. Keep in mind, too, you don’t have to buy at the time of FW purchase, you can buy later or from another source, and you can negotiate the price like anything else. Good luck and congratulations on the new FW.

Sealant? I use an exterior protectant. takes about an hour, costs me about $15 per bottle. One bottle last a few years.

Never used a cover, never will, to my way of thinking it causes more problems than its worth.

900 dollar sealant containe about 700 dollars pure profit for the dealer.
2600 dollar extended warrenty cost him maybe a thousand might be a good idea if your not handy or comfortable doing repairs on your trailer. But it is negotiable, so offer him a thousand for it, and plan to walk of he balks at your offer.

Put the money into the bank and skip all the dealer high profit add-ons. :B

When we bought our 5er, we also purchased a hitch. That was it.