Newbie needs purchase advise

I'm concerned about that is was listed a month earlier for $3000 more. It could of been just a little dangle the bait and see what bites thing. and then we will reduce the price closer to it's actual value and make it look like we are really giving someone a deal. If NADA says $5300, then I definitely would not go over $5500. I would start with $4500 or so.

What is the cutoff age for covering motor homes on the Good Sam extended service plan. I have heard 12 years of age or older and below 100,000 miles. Are there any extended service providers that will write a plan for older motor homes with higher mileage?

The best advice I can give you is, do not give them any money or sign anything until any needed repairs are completed.
And, everything is working properly.

Don't buy anything with a promise they will fix it...

I'm the newest of newbies I guess. I will have my husband go look at it to see the condition. We have inspected quite a few and made offers to some private sellers but were outbid. He knows what to look for because he grew up in campers. I on the other hand only rely researching the internet. Thanks for your advice.
As far as painting I meant the interior cabinets, they look nice but the rv standard oak is not for me.

Good advice has been given. Look on line at other dealers around the country and see what they are asking for the identical RV. You like it and assume you will still want it after a good review of it first hand. Then you need to have in mind what your absolute walk away price will be. If you do not set a walk away price then you are at the sellers beacon. You can have a range price in mind depending on what the dealer is willing to through in. Don't be bashful, go for what you want, all they can say is no.

I hate to tell you this, but your first mistake was asking them to hold it for you. That indicates that you have significant interest.
What you should have asked is if there is any reason if might not be there at the time you can get there.

Don't let them know how far you are willing to drive or anything else specific. If asked say that you think it may be what you want, but you will have to do a first person look.

If it is used, condition becomes EVERYTHING. Be ready to look at, retire to a coffee shop and talk about it and return. Then be ready to wave the cash of your first offer (if you still want that one).

Remember, sale people make money on sales. Always be ready to leave. A line I have seen used (and successfully) was that this was convenient today. Tomorrow will be less convenient.

Matt

Slow down. Breathe deeply. A TT you haven't seen can't be perfect. You'll find what you want in time.

I sure wouldn't call and talk $$$$, that just tells them how much you want this trailer. That's a classic newbie mistake - wanting one particular trailer when in fact there will always be others out there just as good or better. And how would you possibly know you absolutely want this particular one when you haven't even inspected it? ... in reality it could be a leaker or have any one of a number of other issues that would only become apparent if you know what you're looking for and do inspect carefully. If you rely totally on the dealer to tell about the condition this trailer may be in that would be your second newbie mistake.

First of all you absolutely must go and see this trailer in person...inspect it carefully, get a feel for actually camping in it with your family...Looking at it on your monitor is just not enough.
Don't be in a hurry and make hurried, panicked decisions.

Then start negotiations. They have had this unit on their lot for some time, it will still be there tomorrow. Call in the morning before you drive the 4 hrs to confirm that it is still there.

Not sure what you mean by "paint it?"
Anyway, good luck with your search.

I wouldn't negotiate price until I stepped in the door because to my way of thinking it shows a true scene of commitment on your side. As well you've already asked them to hold the unit until you get there. Now will they hold it just because an anonymous voice asked them to? Welllllllllll maybe yes, maybe no, LOL.
Another way of saying this is: talk is cheap.

Finally, you have no idea of what the unit looks like after it's travel from factory to dealership.

JMHO and how I negotiate. Others might have a different way that's just as viable.

HTH