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surfs-up-today
Explorer
Sep 09, 2018

Topper and Vent Options Offered By Dealer for New Purchase

I just signed on the dotted line for a new camper. It has one slide out and the dealer wanted to sell me a "topper" for about $800 installed (or so, if I remember correctly). Also 3 rain covers f...
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drsteve
Explorer
Sep 21, 2018
surfs-up-today wrote:
So why on earth don't these new trailers just come with these two features, rain vent covers and toppers for the slide outs, if everyone likes them so much? They wouldn't cost much if sourced by the mfg and installed on the assembly line, so it shouldn't be the cost. What am I missing?


It makes the MSRP cheaper, and gives the dealer an opportunity to make money by selling accessories and charging lots of labor to install them.

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