Asking Dealer to drive half way.
We found a 2011 Lance 825 TC, but it is 6 hours away.My question is have any of you every asked a dealer to meet you half way to buy a camper? And what would be a fair per mile charge to pay. Thank ...
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Depends on the dealer and if he has someone around.
He might not charge anything taking a hit on his profit or not give such a discount during the price negotiations to make up the difference.
Usually, a fair price for delivery is $1 - $3 per loaded mile. Just fuel and vehicle cost will be about 50 cents/mile plus at least $20/hour for his driver and these charges are for both way.
But I agree with others, unless this is a done deal or you have already looked at the unit on a previous trip, I wouldn't buy without seeing it.
You should be able to drive up, take delivery and then spend the night at the dealer in the camper before driving back. He should be able to provide electric hookups too.
I drove 7 hours to look at mine from an individual, carried a sleeping bag and change of clothes with me. First night was spent on the dinette (no mattress) with a sleeping bag in a Walmart parking lot. Actually had to go in the store to buy a gallon of water for brushing my teeth and drinking. Didn't even have a battery in the camper at the time. No regrets and a great memory.
He might not charge anything taking a hit on his profit or not give such a discount during the price negotiations to make up the difference.
Usually, a fair price for delivery is $1 - $3 per loaded mile. Just fuel and vehicle cost will be about 50 cents/mile plus at least $20/hour for his driver and these charges are for both way.
But I agree with others, unless this is a done deal or you have already looked at the unit on a previous trip, I wouldn't buy without seeing it.
You should be able to drive up, take delivery and then spend the night at the dealer in the camper before driving back. He should be able to provide electric hookups too.
I drove 7 hours to look at mine from an individual, carried a sleeping bag and change of clothes with me. First night was spent on the dinette (no mattress) with a sleeping bag in a Walmart parking lot. Actually had to go in the store to buy a gallon of water for brushing my teeth and drinking. Didn't even have a battery in the camper at the time. No regrets and a great memory.
