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Explorer

Jul 20, 2016

Reasonable Prep Fees?

I found a small leftover RV for a good deal $9000, but the dealer wants $1053 in prep fees. While the RV is priced well, the prep fees sound pretty high for a $9k trailer. What the heck do they prep for $1000??

I am sure they used the low ball price to bring you into the showroom, but by adding $1053 feels like a slap in the face.

So my question being new to RVs, what is a reasonable prep fee?

24 Replies

braindead0
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
$0 is a reasonable prep fee, that's what I paid....

just wait until they try to sell you overpriced WD hitches... extended 'warranty'.. roadside service..etc.. Just like car dealers, they will try to get as much as possible out of you.. your job is to not let them.. be prepared to walk.
bgum
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
Walk away.
gbopp
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
Ask the dealer what you get for $1053.00....
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2016
The $1k fee is what you pay the dealer for, for something that should've been done before they put it on the lot! You shouldn't have to pay anything to make sure the trailer is ready to go.