Opinions on trailers
04-27-2020, 02:58 PM
#11
Senior Member
If you want to keep your cost low, then find a dealer with a good reputation (or at least not a bad one) and find a gently used model 2 or 3 years old that meets your needs. This has had the bugs worked out and corrected and will often be in better shape than a new unit. The best part is, you don't have to eat as much depreciation or have the sad fact of I spent 25K and it's broken on the first trip. Plenty of horror stories around the forums about this. My next RV will be a gently used model.
I got lucky on my current rig, I had a great dealer who treated me fairly and honored all warranty issues. They did a great job on the PDI and prep and mine had very few issues all of which were addressed in a timely fashion.
Importance in order as I have learned them
1. Choice of dealer,
2. Choice of Floorplan,
then manufacturer of RV and everything else
Best of luck.
I got lucky on my current rig, I had a great dealer who treated me fairly and honored all warranty issues. They did a great job on the PDI and prep and mine had very few issues all of which were addressed in a timely fashion.
Importance in order as I have learned them
1. Choice of dealer,
2. Choice of Floorplan,
then manufacturer of RV and everything else
Best of luck.
the worst IMO is lazydays after they went public
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04-27-2020, 08:40 PM
#13
I actually just left lazydays this evening. I went and looked at the grand design 2400bh. They seem friendly. Salesman was new but I won’t hold that against him. I haggled a bit and was firm on my price. They got close but I walked. $24,500 plus $699 dealer fee is the lowest I got them too. I told them $24k plus the dealer fee. They said we hate to lose you over $500 but, no is the answer. Then tried to convince me...and I said well I hate to walk over $500 but no is my answer. Drove back to Orlando. Lmao
the reason why I bring this up is that they mentioned going out of town/state cuz of a better deal. Then having to bring it to them for service/warranty work. The manager was selling me on paying a premium for good service and dealer responsibility.
and to clarify, I do think I got a good price offered. $24,500 plus $699 dealer fee down from $26,999 plus $699 dealer fee. Still wasn’t feeling like taking the plunge.
04-27-2020, 10:27 PM
#14
WE just bought a GD Imagine XLS 22RBE and couldn’t be more happy. We looked at 8-12 different makes and brands & kept coming back to GD because of the good reviews on customer service and after being in the GD it just felt like the right one for us. One nice thing about GD is you can take it to any licensed Rv facility for repairs or they will authorize a mobile tech if your 50 miles away from a dealership or it can’t be towed to one.
04-28-2020, 05:01 AM
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yeah I have seen the Coleman. I always thought they were a good manufacturer (not based off ownership but more off reputation in general for camping products). But I hear a lot of mixed reviews.
and yeah, I feel like the grand design is of higher quality. I do however like the fireplace and the dinette and couch in the alpha wolf as opposed to just the dinette in the grand design.
and yeah, I feel like the grand design is of higher quality. I do however like the fireplace and the dinette and couch in the alpha wolf as opposed to just the dinette in the grand design.
04-28-2020, 05:32 AM
#16
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I actually just left lazydays this evening. I went and looked at the grand design 2400bh. They seem friendly. Salesman was new but I won’t hold that against him. I haggled a bit and was firm on my price. They got close but I walked. $24,500 plus $699 dealer fee is the lowest I got them too. I told them $24k plus the dealer fee. They said we hate to lose you over $500 but, no is the answer. Then tried to convince me...and I said well I hate to walk over $500 but no is my answer. Drove back to Orlando. Lmao
the reason why I bring this up is that they mentioned going out of town/state cuz of a better deal. Then having to bring it to them for service/warranty work. The manager was selling me on paying a premium for good service and dealer responsibility.
and to clarify, I do think I got a good price offered. $24,500 plus $699 dealer fee down from $26,999 plus $699 dealer fee. Still wasn’t feeling like taking the plunge.
the reason why I bring this up is that they mentioned going out of town/state cuz of a better deal. Then having to bring it to them for service/warranty work. The manager was selling me on paying a premium for good service and dealer responsibility.
and to clarify, I do think I got a good price offered. $24,500 plus $699 dealer fee down from $26,999 plus $699 dealer fee. Still wasn’t feeling like taking the plunge.
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04-28-2020, 06:15 AM
#17
That is the same lazydays We went to, we actually prefer lamesa rv in Sanford. 6 months ago we almost bought a TT from lasydays, got them to drop the price a little bit they wouldn’t budge on the dealer fee. So I said ok and it came time for them to take me into finance and I broke the news I was paying cash. Salesman said hold on and the manager showed up and said he would not sell to me cash next they make all their money from financing. We walked away
yup, the deal came to screeching stop when I said I was paying cash.
04-28-2020, 08:24 AM
#18
That is the same lazydays We went to, we actually prefer lamesa rv in Sanford. 6 months ago we almost bought a TT from lasydays, got them to drop the price a little bit they wouldn’t budge on the dealer fee. So I said ok and it came time for them to take me into finance and I broke the news I was paying cash. Salesman said hold on and the manager showed up and said he would not sell to me cash next they make all their money from financing. We walked away
04-28-2020, 10:57 AM
#19
Senior Member
Never tell them you're paying cash. "Cash" sales are a PITA for dealers (auto or RV) and their business model has changed, they make money on the financing. Make sure you're ok with any prepayment penalites BEFORE closing the deal. When it come time for the "down payment" check write it out for the full amount or as Mike said pay it in full the next month.
04-28-2020, 08:48 PM
#20
Well la Mesa doesn’t have their sales price posted on the internet. So I requested the “everyday low price.” They emailed it over promptly. Already cheaper than after my haggling with other dealers. Looks like la Mesa May be the golden ticket.
Anyone have experience with their service department....specifically with the dealership in Sanford, fl?
Anyone have experience with their service department....specifically with the dealership in Sanford, fl?