Well, let me put it this way, we explored getting our (3rd) TT. It took 3 years, and we were SERIOUS at least 1 time each year. But, before that, let me go back a few years.
Our firs PUP was purchased from Mark's RV in Indianapolis, Indiana. The deciding factor there, was the salesman was 100% honest in directing us to a camper that our mini-van would tow without destroying the engine or transmission. And he was 100% correct. We drove that van for years and years towing that camper. Unfortunately, they are no longer in Indianapolis. I think they were bought out by another company.
Our first TT came from Tom Raper RV. The salesman was great! But I have no clue who he was now, that was too long ago.
When we looked for the second TT we went back to Tom Raper RV in Richmond, Indiana, and basically, they would not negotiate with us. They would not give us enough value on our current camper, so we moved on. Some time later we ended up at Stout's RV on the South Side of Indianapolis. And gave us the deal that Tom Raper would not. So we were very happy. This was our Keystone Springdale TT. Did I mention that Marks RV was sold out to Camping World and 2 about 2 weeks after we purchased from MARKS RV, the name was changed officially to CAMPING WORLD! FYI, they did more than excellent warranty work and repair work over the years, and will never complain about their service to us as long as we owned the camper. But ....
Fast forward again. Naturally when looking for a new camper again, we went back to Camping World. But there again, they would not negotiate and were not offering a good trade-in value. We walked.
Next couple years we visited a couple more places. The next SERIOUS attempt was Anderson, Indiana. Now Anderson, Indiana (Modern Trailer) is less than 10 miles from where we moved to about 5 years ago. So it was more natural for us to get service (and propane) from them as they were so close. They serviced our Springdale wonderful and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Modern Trailer also sells Keystone RVs.
So one day (earlier this spring) we saw THE camper in their lot, we fell in love with... and we negotiated. But they just would not give us the trade in value we needed.
Then this last Fall, we thought we'd attempt one more "stab" at a 3rd TT, and we studied, searched, and explored on the internet and found 3 contenders:
One at Walnut Ridge near New Castle Indiana, Modern Trailer in Anderson, and Mount Comfort RV near Indianapolis. AND we had enough $$$ to meet the difference in our "upside down" problem. We called all 3 RV dealerships and studied out the potential TT's we were considering, and for whatever reason, Walnut Ridge had the floor plan we were really looking for WITH the actual RV in stock. So, when we planned on visiting all 3 dealerships that Saturday, we ended up going just to Walnut Ridge. The salesman "Tim" was fantastic. He guided us to the camper we really were looking for ... not the one we "thought" we wanted! We sealed the deal and made the trade. They've been fantastic with follow up.
So, in my opinion, I think all of these dealerships were GREAT. And as frustrating as it was, I do understand THEIR position when the owner is upside-down on their RV.
Mark's RV (Indianapolis) no longer there
Tom Raper RV (Richmond Indiana)
Camping World (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Modern Trailer (Anderson, Indiana)
Walnut Ridge RV (New Castle, Indiana)
Of all of them ... I think Walnut Ridge is by far the best though!
