Nervous about dealers
We are purchasing a new RV. We want to get it in Florida so we can save shipping costs as we wont have a truck right away. We live in New Jersey. I have called numerous dealers and it seems like the o...
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yrusoslo wrote:
I would go to the Hershey, PA.
RV show next month and buy a show RV. Great savings.
Definitely not true... Prices are usually higher at shows (especially Hershey) because dealers anticipate instant gratification buyers who haven't done their homework and don't know the prices for the trailers. Dealers bring their inventory... its not manufacturers transporting them from Indiana. On top of paying for the unit and paying to have it shipped from Indiana, the dealers have to pay to be at the show and pay to have the trucks shipped from their lot to Hershey. They charge more to cover those extra costs.
I knew what trailer I was buying and went to Hershey, Timonium, MD and Dulles, VA shows and got quotes from dealers. I already had an RVDirect quote in hand and was getting quotes for THOUSANDS more. I eventually bought from a local dealer for close to RVDirect pricing.
OP, Check prices from RVDirect (if they carry the make/model you want). They will offer really good pricing with no haggling. They have a brick and mortar store in Orlando. I'm not sure of the name of it, it might even be the one to which you are referring. Give the minimal down payment (via credit card so you can dispute it if there is a problem) and do a thorough walkthrough before you pay for the rest. They can order with the options you want, the color scheme you want, etc.
