At least I found an honest dealer...

[Big_steve]

Saw what appeared to be the perfect answer to our first RV purchase. A 2011 class c with 68K miles at half NADA. Yeah, I know, too good to be true. But the pictures were gorgeous, so I figured what have I got to lose?

Long story short. It had some issues I didn't notice (greenhorn here) The salesman pointed them out to me. I was going to get an inspection, but the honesty of the salesman saved me 500 bucks already. Showed me a second one that had come in today. He hadn't seen it yet, but as we were looking at it he told me I shouldn't buy it. We found some stuff with it also.

Interesting. All their reviews say they are not pushy, and honest. You can bet I'll be looking there again.

[4x4van]

theoldwizard1 wrote:
Used RV are like used cars. THEY WILL NEED REPAIRS ! For example, unless the previous owner did METICULOUS maintenance figure any RV over 5-8 years weill need a new roof. Not a "coating", a new roof !

The problem is on RVs it is easier for there to be SERIOUS hidden damage, especially if you don't know where to look !

My first RV was purchased at 10 years old. My second was purchased at 10 years old. My third (and current) was purchased at 12 years old. While all 3 were in good condition, NONE of them were maintained "meticulously". NONE of them had or have any roof issues; not sure what RVs you are looking at that need new roofs at 5-8 years old. :h

[Wishbone51]

Not necessarily honest, but I had a situation where the dealer was looking out for me.

My used trailer came with a one-month warranty from the dealer, with the option to buy the extended warranty, which I didn't take. I didn't find until later that the fridge was having issues. He ended up selling me an extended warranty, and had me come back 3 months later to repair the fridge. The price of the cooling unit was the same price as the warranty. I ended up ahead, because I had other issues fixed as well.

On a possibly unrelated note, they are out of business now.

[midnightsadie]

we have a good mom pop dealer here in ohio camper care deerfield ohio on rt 14

[2012Coleman]

JimK-NY wrote:
There is another way. I bought an RV that was sold through a dealer on consignment. The seller agreed to pay for any needed repairs so instead of needing an independent inspection, the dealer had an incentive to find anything that was wrong. I got an RV in like new condition at half price. It also helped that the dealer was honest with a long record of customer satisfaction: Truck Camper Warehouse.

That was a great idea...

[JimK-NY]

There is another way. I bought an RV that was sold through a dealer on consignment. The seller agreed to pay for any needed repairs so instead of needing an independent inspection, the dealer had an incentive to find anything that was wrong. I got an RV in like new condition at half price. It also helped that the dealer was honest with a long record of customer satisfaction: Truck Camper Warehouse.

[Big_steve]

midnightsadie wrote:
I don,t really know the answer,isn,t $500.bucks for a inspection a whole lot of money?

I thought so too. :E It was the only place to reply before I went to look at the RV. You can bet your sweet bippy I was going to get more quotes before saying yes to that one.

[Earl_E]

Glad to hear about the honest salesperson. We just hear about the dishonest ones too often. Thanks for reminding us that there are many honest people out there.

[midnightsadie]

I don,t really know the answer,isn,t $500.bucks for a inspection a whole lot of money?

[theoldwizard1]

Used RV are like used cars. THEY WILL NEED REPAIRS ! For example, unless the previous owner did METICULOUS maintenance figure any RV over 5-8 years weill need a new roof. Not a "coating", a new roof !

The problem is on RVs it is easier for there to be SERIOUS hidden damage, especially if you don't know where to look !

[wa8yxm]

There are some.. Generally smaller independent "Stores".
All I can say.. The big chains Tend to be Pushy.. And tend to sell you bad finance plans as well. like 30 year plan on a vehicle that they don't expect to last that long. (They don't know me very well 14 and counting).

[CFerguson]

Yes please. An honest dealer/salesman needs his info shouted from the rooftops on the hour.

[gbopp]

Are you going to share the name and location of the honest dealer?