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RV_Jim
Explorer II
Apr 02, 2022

Dealer Services

I have a friend looking to buy a used travel trailer. Is it normal for these charges, 1, $300. walk through after the sale 2, $285 Cleaning fee 3, $400 Check gas appliances. I think they are out to lunch, but I have not had any dealer dealings in over twenty years. Help me out. Thanks in advance. Jim
  • Bob_Olallawa's avatar
    Bob_Olallawa
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2022
    Tell your friend to counter with a two grand lower price and a 6 month warranty. And the cleaning includes washing and waxing the outside.
  • Skibane's avatar
    Skibane
    Explorer II
    Apr 02, 2022
    1. No.
    2. Hell no.
    3. Oh, Lordy - They think they've hooked a sucker!
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2022
    RV Jim wrote:
    I have a friend looking to buy a used travel trailer. Is it normal for these charges, 1, $300. walk through after the sale 2, $285 Cleaning fee 3, $400 Check gas appliances. I think they are out to lunch, but I have not had any dealer dealings in over twenty years. Help me out. Thanks in advance. Jim

    Thats all BS. All manufacturers REQUIRE their dealers to check the gas appliances for obvious liability reasons... Tell them to skip that as you know a guy that does it.... Watch them change their story.
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2022
    They can (and will) charge anything they can in some cases.
    To be honest, final out the door price is the only number that really matters, but if they are hiding behind those hidden fees, how many other things are they hiding?
    I'd go someplace else. Preferably a small mom and pop operation.

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