buying new TT, need advice

When paperwork time comes, be sure to read it thoroughly and carefully. Our dealer was nice as pie the whole way through the sale. When we got the contract and were ready to sign, my wife and I both noticed they switched two numbers on the agreed price, eg., agreed price was $17,900 and the written price was...you guessed it, $19,700. I'm sure it was just an honest mistake, right? It could happen.:R

Remember to "Test Drive" your TT. Crawl on the bunks open cargo and storage areas, put a hand on anything that should be secure and give it a shake. Basically I would use everything while its still at the dealer. Though I would not recommend showering or poo'n in the toilet, I would run the water though. Anything you may need to service on your own i.e. axle grease, or using the winterizing setup if it has one, make sure you get a hands on run through. And remember, your RV dealer is running a business. Its nice to get a discount or a "deal", but if you negotiate a lower fee for prep, and they do the job well, reward your dealer/service center with your continued business. As a new TT owner myself, I now know that my 40 min walk through would now be a couple hours if I had to do it again. I also would not take delivery of the TT until everything has been settled. If a couple simple parts need ordering to fix or make something complete, "great I will pick up my TT when the parts are in place.". I have heard too many stories of parts taking 3-6 months to arrive due to poor customer service. If your dealer does a good job on the prep and walk through, it just might be worth what they are asking for. Although my dealer did a poor job on the prep, it still took a few hours. Read the Manufacture Warranty book before you make your first payment, and make sure your ok with it. Your dealer may offer no charge minor repairs if your ok with no turnaround guarantee. StarCraft has a fantastic 2 year warranty that covers non of the TT parts that are likely to have a problem. Other than the TT structure (wood or alloy frame) the frame the house sits on and maybe the walls, nothing is covered if it was manufactured by another company, and you must deal manufacture direct for warranty issues. I would also fill out every warranty sheet while at the dealership, I think I had 14 total and the dealer only provided 9 product warranty cards. Many of the companies void warranty if they don't receive the submission within 30, 60, or 90 days of purchase. I may get a virtual punch to the face here in RV cyberspace, but with all the complaints and inconveniences on issues with new RV's, this is one industry I wish did not stamp "MADE IN AMERICA" on the literature. Currently it will cost me $120 just to find out if my issues will be covered under warranty...if I get turned down it will cost me an additional $300-$800 for things that should have been caught at the manufacture or dealer level. I love my TT and the time I get to spend with my wife and daughter, and those dirty birds know we love it, so you can forget about quality control. Once you encounter your first set of issues...well, just roll with it, because your problem(s) have wheels. (Haha, Its embarrassing when you laugh at your own bad jokes or bad sayings)

gaymeadowsman wrote:
The dealer we are working with gave us his best price, $2,000 over cost, No charge for a 16 Ft. Slide Topper, only add ons are city, county,and state tax.
This is on the 2014 Avenger 27RLS Touring Edition I asked about earlier.

You are aware that the cost he may or may not have shown you may or may be valid and is on a one year old model and you have eaten the depreciation on the first year which is the largest.How much did he want for a 2015?

The Kroc wrote:


We've agreed on a price, I'm wondering what else the dealer may want to add on to the sale price? Are any extra charges justified?

What do you mean by - "we've agreed on a price"?..:?

You have decided how much you will spend?..:h

You and the dealer have agreed on a price?..:h

If it's the later, seems you are *past* the negotiating stage.
And... the "options" should have been part of the total "package" you were shopping (and negotiating) for.

You are "on the hook" for things you add (now).

Of course, the price of those things should also be negotiable (maybe).

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The dealer we are working with gave us his best price, $2,000 over cost, No charge for a 16 Ft. Slide Topper, only add ons are city, county,and state tax.
This is on the 2014 Avenger 27RLS Touring Edition I asked about earlier.

A good reputable dealer is worth almost more then the make,model and what have you.Without one you will spend a lot of time on this site,and not for pleasure either.

When we were negotiating we got them to throw in the WD hitch, tried for the really nice cover they had also but couldn't talk them into both! I like to see how much I can get out of a dealer, worst they can say is no.

DON'T let the dealer "scare" you into agreeing on an extended warranty contract OR the paint and upholstery protection package.

Good luck with you search and negotiations.

Far more important is the suitability of the RV for your intended lifestyle. Do your research on what is good and bad about the various floor layouts, etc. Talk to owners at campgrounds, attend shows, read this Forum.
A `deal' on a camper that doesn't work for you is not a deal.

Many negotiate these out also:

Delivery/transportation Fee
PDI-Pre Delivery Inspection
Admin Fees, to process paper-work

Taxes

Also, if it's your first TT, there is equipment you will need (sewer hoses, electrical adaptors, levler's, etc...), which better dealers will work with you on initial purchase, also hitch setup's, can be pricey & bargined in with the package deal.

Markiemark:C