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Originally Posted by Tiger
Let's say 'hypothetically' the wife does want used and that we turned down a great deal on exactly what we were looking for in a two year old trailer. Now it is dealership or bust. What would you do if you are stuck buying from a dealer.
I don't want to use their financing or anything like that.
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We bought brand new, my father and mother in law bought brand new. If you find a model you like just make sure you are comfortable with the price you are paying, if you think it's too much don't be afraid to walk away.
Like Pylon said, all RV's are crap. You would think they would build them better when they are being hauled around all the time, but no. Thankfully I have only had mostly minor issues (moulding needing to be re-glued/nailed, plastic shavings in the water pump) but the one that was really bad was the fresh water tank was not properly bolted in and one side dropped down and was resting on the axle. Had this fallen out while I was driving on the highway I could have killed someone.
I would seriously consider getting the extended warranty. I know people say they are usually a scam, but with RV's it could pay off.
As for dealer financing, they gave use some ridiculous deal at the time. I believe it was a 20 year loan with 0% interest for 2 years. We took it, and whatever was left on the loan after 2 years we switched over to a line of credit and paid the rest off.
Like Pylon said, please please please don't be happy with the mortgage type loan they offer you. If they offer you 0% take it, but make sure you know if there are any early repayment penalties, and make sure if there is a balance left when the real interest kicks in that you change it over to a line of credit or something. Do not pay interest on it for 20 years, RV's aren't going to last 20 years.
Edit: Oh and another thing. Have you ever towed a trailer before? Do you have a tow vehicle that can handle the RV you are looking at? Dealerships give you 0 info on how to actually tow the trailer and they always tell you your vehicle can handle it. They help you hook it up and then send you on your way. It's scary how little information or training they give people who have never towed a trailer before.