BigSkyBob wrote:
Yeah I recall picking up my new, custom ordered rig, at Guarantee RV in Junction City. It was parked on a red carpet with a tech ready to do the 20 minute walk through to explain all the on board systems inside and outside. This cost me an additional $800 that I didn't request. The DW had wanted an internal vacuum but it wasn't installed so she was upset. I had demanded the ISL 400 be equipped with a 2 stage engine compression brake but it had a Jacobs exhaust brake instead. The salesman stated they were one in the same and no big deal. When we signed the papers it was stated the coach would be filled with propane and diesel but when we about to leave I noticed the fuel gauge was on 1/4 full. I brought this to the attention of my salesman and he said they don't fill fuel tanks anymore. So, yeah, I recall my first new coach buying experience, vividly.
Most go in this direction, new or used.
First mistake is for the selling dealer, doing the PDI and much like getting yourself a Fox to guard your chicken house.
Either that, or if you're sufficient at this yourself, camp out nearby for a week and visit everyday, while they're supposedly taking care of business. Even then, they will sneak something by you and after all, you are dealing with professionals you know.
Above all, pay the lowest possible price and preferably well under low book, to cover these misfortunes and whether immediately or down the road a bit. It seems to go without saying, that you will find things, immediately upon your arrival home, that weren't previously there.
