New to RVing

[huron725]

Hi, I am a total newbie when it comes to RVing. My wife and I have been throwing around the idea of buying a Trailer or Class C. We are now 99% sure we are getting a Class C.

I have never owned either and am more than a little nervous about the whole affair. We are looking at a particular Class C (Winnebago Fuse - Diesel) and am needing a little advice on purchasing one.

Can you negotiate purchase price with RV dealer? What is usually customary to talk down $? If any?

Should I be worried that used RV's do not come with warranties? Do new RV's?

Do you trust your RV dealer? Some seem kind of sleazy to me. We've been to a few.

Sorry if this has all been chatted about in the past. I am excited yet nervous at the cost and actual driving/taking care of this huge investment. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
John

[kjandjosh]

Welcome to the club.

Yes you can talk them down just like a car dealership they have a wholesale price and a retail price.

Trust is a key thing when you buy anything. If you don't trust them then I would go somewhere else to find someone that you trust.

Some used RVs come with a warranty and new come with a warranty.

The Wife and I have a travel trailer and have been knocking around the idea of going to a class C next.

[wanderingaimles]

Start by researching similar units on the web. RV Trader and RVT have thousands of units listed and many of the dealers have their policies listed as well.
Dealers are much like a used car lot, yes some are shady, Ask when you start negotiating for all their fees and add ons before negotiating any further. Some will offer a great deal, and then tack on $399 for documentation, $1500 or more for prep, and then want another couple hundred for your walk through session to familarize you with the unit. If they have all these fees keep those cost in mind as you determine price.
On a used unit remember that on a private sale, those cost are gone.
If you do decide to go with a dealer, find a location which is locally owned and has been there long term, the need in the future for problem resolution and ability to actually get to the owner is valuable.
Enjoy the journey.