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davehultin
Explorer III
Feb 23, 2014

Dealer won't budge: What extras should I ask for?

Hello,

We are considering purchasing a new (to us) Yukon XL to tow our Rockwood Roo 23SS. We're pretty close to making the deal, pending a clean inspection by our mechanic, but we're about $500 different in the price. What kind of extras could I ask for that would bring value to me, but not cause the dealer to run away?

Here's the link to the vehicle:
Yukon XL

The only two things I can think of are

1) A full tank of gas (it's on E right now!)

2) Installation of my brake controller. Stupid question: This vehicle has the towing package (the button to push on the gear shift) ... does that mean the brake system is already hooked into the trailer so no controller is needed? Or do I still need the brake controller?

What other extras could I ask for that would be valuable?
  • Chuck_S wrote:
    $8500 for a 10-year old truck?

    -- Chuck


    X2!!!!!!!

    How about the 186000 on the clock?

    Seems high in my book!
  • $8500 for a 10-year old truck?

    Is the "trailer wiring" the round 7-pole "Bargman" trailer connector on the back bumper? Ya need this on the truck plus a brake controller. I don't think Chevy put a built-in controller on the truck until very recently. Tekonsha P4 is still my controller of choice for an add-on.

    -- Chuck
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Rear camera on truck....

    My 2010 F150 came with one as part of the towing package...


    I probably would have never installed one on my own but after getting this I don't know how I have done without one now. I line up first time every time. This has the range one foot markers with beep alarms. You can see the trailer hitch go over the top of the truck hitch ball. Can't get no better than that...


    The FORD F150 rear camera is part of the FORD F150 tail gate emblem shown on the bottom in this photo

    photos from google search

    Roy Ken
  • Floor mats, bed mats, nice seat cover (at least for the drivers seat)

    WoodGlue