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_tiredTeacher
Mar 03, 2013Explorer II
OBX-GL wrote:
Probably the best way to go if you don't mind traveling to pick it up. BTW all local dealers will use warranty and servicing scare tactics to discourage you from shopping elsewhere don't let them keep you from a good deal. Fear creates their monopoly.
Here it is, straight from Forest River (my bold):"To insure your local dealer’s personal interest in your complete satisfaction, it is recommended that all warranty service be performed by the authorized dealer from whom you purchased your unit. Following a move or as you are traveling, should warranty service become necessary, such service shall be performed by any authorized dealer in the United States or Canada."
"Recommended" and "required" are two different things.
Before contacting RVW, I sat down with my local FR dealer where I store my Sunline. He has done all my repairs to date, and I told him I wanted to buy from him if possible. We went over every unit he sells. None compared to what we wanted. His (father's) business has been there since 1948 and this wasn't the first time he'd heard this. He wished me luck and then added that he'd do the warranty work for me, as a continuing customer. In return, I will buy my extended warranty from him and continue to pay him storage fees. We both win in the end.
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