So I sell cars for a living and know how they work as far as pricing. So I'm assuming TT are the same?The grand design I'm looking at they are taking about 22% off MSRP.The thing that irritated me is I told him I was price shopping. He informed me if I didn't buy there and needed to have them service it down the road I wouldn't be treated like I purchased it there.In my line off work all our customers are treated equally whether or not they purchased it here.Anyways any insight would be appreciated.

One time I needed a significant repair due to my own negligence. I was about 100 miles from the dealer so I drove down there and because I had purchased my motorhome from such a dealer I was given priority on the repair. This was not a warranty so I paid for it myself.

It's true to a degree...purchase there, service there is priority over those who didn't buy there. At my local RV dealer, I could always get in for service because I bought there. I've seen others walk in (locals) and are upset they can't get an appointment for a month. However, I've also seen folks on the road, passing thru, and got in/out same day because they are travelling. So, you can still get quality work done, but sometimes their own customers are priority.I don't like that mentality, but its there. Also, like a car dealer, I doubt you'd buy a new Chrysler and then go to your local Chevy dealer for service. If you buy a Jayco and want it serviced at the Forest River dealer (most dealers carry many brands, but in this example let's assume they don't sell Jayco), they can do it...but warranty work might be an issue. 22 percent off is a good place to start. Some here will say 30 percent is the norm. Start with 35, or 30, and go from there. Find same model elsewhere to price compare. I found that building a relationship with my local dealer is a big part of it too. They know me by name after 20 years of buying from them. With our current Class C motorhome, I did find the exact same model a few grand cheaper out of state. But, in the end, I felt my local dealer (lower volume vs. the higher volume dealer I just mentioned) would serve me better. And they have.I leave on this point: I've never told a dealer, car, RV or otherwise, that I'm price shopping. If you sell cars for a living, you know it can be a waste of time...unless you make the sale. I guess I go in open minded, get a feel for the dealer and see what best price I can get vs. (in my own words) telling them you are most likely not buying and just want a price.My 2 cents. Others may have better feedback.

That is the current situation in the RV game. I would continue to price shop and forget the warranty. If you have a very major problem, then worry about returning to the selling dealer. With the incredible wait times and poor service, my opinion is that a warranty should be thought of as a sales gimmick.

We have always dealt with a ma and pa Jayco dealer here in Mi. Their store is near our northern house. I was told by an experienced TT owner to never buy from a huge store or one that others have had problems with. I got the better deal and saved a couple thousand on the deal. I have bought 6 trailers from the same dealer and always got great service.

Do not expect warranty and service to be viewed or handled the same way they are with Auto's. Dealers all have their own way of handling/prioritizing service work.Some will tell you they will work on your unit, but then not tell you that it will be months before they even look at it. As to pricing and discounts, my best suggestion on finding something close to actual sales price is to use either RV trader or RVT.com. Use the advanced search function, and then narrow the field to the exact make model you are interested in and see what they are listed for by other dealers. grand design Also be aware that all dealers do not sell the same way. Some will offer what seems a very good price, then when the contracts come, there will be thousands of dollars in add ons. Typical for some would be ,,,Shipping,,,,, $750Prep,,,,,,,, $450-$700Documentation,,,, $399-$799Pre delivery inspection and walkthrough ,,,$450And they may demand that you use their financing to get a certain price. None of these are required, so adjust your offers accordingly.Some dealers price their units straight up, no fees or add ons. When shopping online or on lot, check on how they run their business, as a car salesman, you know what to look for.

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2012Coleman
Explorer II
Feb 07, 2020
I negotiated 30% off MSRP and a front bedroom AC with thermostat for my GD 303RLS. When dealing, I simply pulled out my phone and calculated it - it was below their "sale" price. I showed the phone to the salesman and said here is where I'm at. When he asked if we were buyers at that number, we asked for a few minutes to discuss. When he came back, we said we would be buyers if the front AC was thrown in.

If the dealer won't service your TT, I'd contact GD and ask them why - you'll get a good response.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Feb 07, 2020
Guy Roan wrote:
I bought four different new trailers over the past twenty years.

First I knew the particular make and floor plan I wanted
Second I knew the price that I wanted to pay for each before I ever walked into the dealer
Third, I let them play their games and if I didn't get it at my price I walked
Fourth, I got all four of them at what my price was

On one of them, I was getting back into my car when the salesman came running out and said they had agreed to my price

If you don't get 30 % off their starting price, just walk !

Guy

Kinda the same attitude I take. I'm not there to play games. I tell them my terms and I'm not nice about it. Don't get me wrong, I don't come off rude or angry, it's just I'm not there to play nice.
Guy_Roan
Explorer
Feb 06, 2020
I bought four different new trailers over the past twenty years.

First I knew the particular make and floor plan I wanted
Second I knew the price that I wanted to pay for each before I ever walked into the dealer
Third, I let them play their games and if I didn't get it at my price I walked
Fourth, I got all four of them at what my price was

On one of them, I was getting back into my car when the salesman came running out and said they had agreed to my price

If you don't get 30 % off their starting price, just walk !

Guy
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Feb 06, 2020
Find the rig you want on either rvwholesalers.com or rvdirect.com. This will probably be your best price. Then use that as leverage when negotiating if you want to buy local.

Both companies have been around a long time and are legit. Be sure to factor in any delivery charges to your area.

When we bought our last trailer, rvwholesalers was $10,000 less than the best price I found locally, even after factoring a $2500 delivery charge from Indiana to California. I was even prepared to buy from them.

I kept shopping around and finally found a local dealer that had the rig I wanted and I said, "This is what I can buy this trailer for. If you want to match it, I'll take buy it today." They did, and I did.

Also, as others mentioned, don't get hung up on local dealers for warranty work. Most are terrible anyway.
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2020
poppa wrote:
smarty wrote:
Your targeted discount off of MSRP should be 35%
that's really close to what mine was on a new prowler 276re last month. On a side note, is the extended warranty recommended? I bought one but am considering canceling. it was several bucks

Cancel it. Many are not worth the paper they're written on. It's an overpriced add-on. The dealer makes HUGE profit on. Many companies go out of business and keep your $$$. Put the money in the bank and pay your own.
B.O.
philh
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2020
tomman58 wrote:
We have always dealt with a ma and pa Jayco dealer here in Mi. Their store is near our northern house. I was told by an experienced TT owner to never buy from a huge store or one that others have had problems with. I got the better deal and saved a couple thousand on the deal. I have bought 6 trailers from the same dealer and always got great service.

Care to share the name of the dealer either public or PM?
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2020
CFerguson wrote:
You tell us how to best negotiate our next car/truck and we'll tell you our secrets on how to get the best RV deal.

That’ll work.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Feb 05, 2020
CFerguson wrote:
You tell us how to best negotiate our next car/truck and we'll tell you our secrets on how to get the best RV deal.

I'm down with that!
poppa
Explorer
Feb 05, 2020
smarty wrote:
Your targeted discount off of MSRP should be 35%
that's really close to what mine was on a new prowler 276re last month. On a side note, is the extended warranty recommended? I bought one but am considering canceling. it was several bucks
Snomas
Explorer
Feb 05, 2020
I do the same thing that I do when buying a car. I check around the country on the internet and ask for a price that includes all the options I want. I recently bought a Flagstaff Micro lite from a dealer in California and I live in Sedona, AZ I negotiated the price over the phone and then drove to CA to pickup. IN 2018 I bought a new f150 the same way and went to Peoria IL to pick it up. It saved me about 4K over AZ, CA, TX, OK negotiated prices. The dealer that wants to sell will make the price interesting. IN 2004 I bought a 40' DP in Maine and drove it home to Colorado.