RV dealers rant and question

Gebrown wrote:
We've been to three lots, one of them twice and only one of them seemed to want to do business. One kind of screwed us over by shot gunning our credit app out costing us many hits so now were debating on just waiting so that'll clear.
One straight ignored us the first time we went. And one didn't have what we want, ironically they were about the best but really still nothing to write home about.

My issue with this is these are luxury items, I don't have to have one! I would think and hope if I owned an RV dealership my sales staff would be highly attentive and helpful!
I can find plenty of other ways to spend money. Not only that, I have to modify my truck so that costs me even more for this whole deal.

We just bought a new car, the car lot was 100% better than any RV lot we've stepped foot on!
People need cars to go to work, school, etc, people don't need RVs. Seems to me RV lots would love to see us drive onto their lot.

Anyway, end rant. Also, I'm aware some people live in them etc etc. My rant is based on the fact I can't seem to find an RV lot to suit my needs.

Anyone else run across this, is this normal?

Welcome to RV-101 class..:B

World of difference between RV and auto/truck purchasing.

Know exactly what you want. Brand, model and options.

If you can wait - do some price shopping on the internet - far and wide.

When you find the best price for exactly what you want - apples to apples.....that is now your "benchmark" price.

Now you can check with local (or closer) dealers to see if they will meet or come close to your benchmark.

If not - you decide if you are willing to travel or buy "locally".

If you must have a unit from dealer stock - the above is a moot issue!
Unlike autos, dealers have fewer units - and (usually) plenty of buyers.

BTW - sales folks that ignore you or let you "do your own thing" on their lots while looking - are a genuine bonus!

Lastly - when it comes to sales people.....you probably should only consider his or her first name as being the only truthful thing you will hear...:W

Good luck!

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