roypd
Sep 17, 2015Explorer
Realistic?
Hi there. New here, and hoping for some insight into a process that is new to me - purchasing a travel trailer. This may be long, so hopefully you can forgive me. I like to think I'm pretty capable...
tonymull wrote:
If you are not willing to walk away when buying cars or RV's you will never get your price. You can't bluff. It might take a while but if they have 6 of those things they will come down. Just tell them sorry but if you change your mind....and mention that you hope you can get a better deal in Hershey. But if they don't call you...you're done, move on. If you are buying away from home do so with a few days to camp near that dealer. Use every thing you can think of and make sure it all works before taking the TT home with you. Most stuff that breaks does so right away.
Lantley wrote:
You need a another quote to compare to. When shopping I decide on the unit I want and shop the same unit at competing dealers and let the best man win.
Let the dealer know you are shopping your best deal and that he is not the only game in town.
I ask them all for their best price. I then say dealer A is at 19 K can you match /beat that and proceed from there. You could also play hardball and tell your dealer 18.5K out the door or it's worthwhile to take a trip to Hershey this weekend.
You could also let the dealer just sit and head to Hershey and check things out.
Hershey is by far the biggest show and selection on the entire east coast except for the Tampa show.
If I were serious buyer I would at least look at the Hershey show.
GMandJM wrote:
Also, have you checked out the reputation of the dealership you're working with. There is one in our neck of the woods (Northern Virginia) that I would NOT recommend.