Hope I can word this where it makes sense,If two dearlers sell the same brand 5th wheels(Forest River, etc) but both don’t carry same models and the one who does carry one you’re interested in isn’t close or is someone who has a bad reputation,can the other dealer get the 5th wheel from him for you? I know car dealers do this but they generally carry all models of say, Fords.

We asked the dealer where we bought our 5th wheel earlier this spring this very question. We were interested in the Forest River Flagstaff. The dealer who we trust and where we bought our first camper, sells Forest River Salem Hemispheres. He isn't allowed to sell the Flagstaff models. I don't know if that's the norm but that's what he told me.

I think it would be a safe bet that what you are asking would never happen in the RV industry. :(I imagine it could happen with someone like Camping World or other dealers with more than one location - maybe ?

Rv sales is no where like auto sales. Dealer trades is definitely not the norm. Will they? Maybe, but if they do expect to pay for the exchange.

Chains that have several store locations that each sell the exact same specific brands MIGHT trade among themselves. But independent dealers highly unlikely. Even auto dealers do not do it unless it in some way benefits both dealers.

Most dealers will sell online so you may be able to buy from the far dealer and then go to the close dealer for any warranty work. The manufacturer reimburses the dealer for warranty work. You would need to check with the manufacturer and dealers to see if that arrangement would work.

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Boomerweps
Explorer
May 30, 2018
I didn’t have any RV dealer experience.
First one I tried with the model I wanted was 40-50 miles away. They had one remaining 2018. A dealer inthe next state had a couple 2019s. And they were $1400 cheaper. The travel was worth it.They treated us very well.
the_bear_II
Explorer
May 30, 2018
Most dealers will sell online so you may be able to buy from the far dealer and then go to the close dealer for any warranty work. The manufacturer reimburses the dealer for warranty work. You would need to check with the manufacturer and dealers to see if that arrangement would work.
BB_TX
Nomad
May 30, 2018
Chains that have several store locations that each sell the exact same specific brands MIGHT trade among themselves. But independent dealers highly unlikely. Even auto dealers do not do it unless it in some way benefits both dealers.
donn0128
Explorer II
May 30, 2018
Rv sales is no where like auto sales. Dealer trades is definitely not the norm. Will they? Maybe, but if they do expect to pay for the exchange.
Mich_F
Explorer
May 30, 2018
I think it would be a safe bet that what you are asking would never happen in the RV industry. :(

I imagine it could happen with someone like Camping World or other dealers with more than one location - maybe ?
RobWNY
Explorer
May 30, 2018
We asked the dealer where we bought our 5th wheel earlier this spring this very question. We were interested in the Forest River Flagstaff. The dealer who we trust and where we bought our first camper, sells Forest River Salem Hemispheres. He isn't allowed to sell the Flagstaff models. I don't know if that's the norm but that's what he told me.

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