Is there any financial advantage for buying out of state
Here is Texas were so limited on Camper dealers that there is little to no competition so if I travel north would I find better pricing and tax advantage in a different state?
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I use Truck Camper Magazine (free on internet) as a source of model info. Most of the major producers are members of the Mag. There are also dealer-members that offer info about available models. RV Trader or other internet sources also have listing of available models.
Once you know what you want, then you can call the different dealers to get pricing. As to the service issue, I always plan to do the work myself because even my selling dealer has given me the "no appts for at least a month, even for simple stuff" response. Problems with A/c and applicances can be covered by RV repair shops, as most equipment warranty is covered by the equip manufacturer, not the camper manufacturer. Most of my problems occur on the road so I don't have access to the selling dealer anyway. The "service is important" idea for RVs is more an invention of the salesman than the service department in my experience.
If a local dealer can't come within $1000 or so of competing prices, you should plan to purchase elsewhere. Best way to negotiate is to find same model at another dealer with a discount price listed in the ad. Manufacturers are limiting dealer advertising so you may need to get an e-mail from dealer as source of evidence. Having something in writing before you travel!!
I am in VA. No registration is required for campers. Also no property tax.
Camping World has lots of outlets. I don't think prices are the same at all.
Once you know what you want, then you can call the different dealers to get pricing. As to the service issue, I always plan to do the work myself because even my selling dealer has given me the "no appts for at least a month, even for simple stuff" response. Problems with A/c and applicances can be covered by RV repair shops, as most equipment warranty is covered by the equip manufacturer, not the camper manufacturer. Most of my problems occur on the road so I don't have access to the selling dealer anyway. The "service is important" idea for RVs is more an invention of the salesman than the service department in my experience.
If a local dealer can't come within $1000 or so of competing prices, you should plan to purchase elsewhere. Best way to negotiate is to find same model at another dealer with a discount price listed in the ad. Manufacturers are limiting dealer advertising so you may need to get an e-mail from dealer as source of evidence. Having something in writing before you travel!!
I am in VA. No registration is required for campers. Also no property tax.
Camping World has lots of outlets. I don't think prices are the same at all.
