AVOID These Dealer Traps! Get The BEST PRICE On An RV.

In this episode of RV Miles, Jason provides an in-depth guide on how to get the best deal when purchasing an RV by exposing common dealer tactics. He discusses methods such as the 'monthly payment tactic,' 'bait and switch,' and 'trade-in low ball.' Additionally, Jason covers the importance of understanding mandatory vs. non-mandatory fees, avoiding prep fees, and the significance of getting an RV inspection before finalizing your purchase. Stay informed and stand your ground to ensure you don't overpay and have a pleasant buying experience.

00:00 Introduction to RV Buying Tactics
01:09 The Monthly Payment Trap
03:18 Bait and Switch Tactics
05:29 Auction Bait and Switch
07:44 Trade-In Low Balling
10:14 Hidden Fees and Charges
16:38 Unscrupulous and Illegal Practices
20:48 Final Tips and Conclusion

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[MrSocrates]

I bought a rv for the first time 2.5 years ago. The dealers was arranging the financing and came back with 14%. I said you gotta be kidding. They then recommended I go to my credit union it might be a few points lower. it was by more than HALF. I almost walked away because I knew they were screwing around but the price was the price and the addons were at their expense. so my union financed it. Thank God they did the hurricane totaled it a few weeks ago. can you imagine what a horrible position I would have been in if I had taken the 14% interest. now I am actually going to clear a little extra to use to buy the next RV.

[woodturner]

Bought a 1994 Highlow and had it for 12 years. Loved it, dragged it all over the country. Bought a 2006 Arctic Fox 22H in 2006, paid $20, 000 cash. Loved it, still do, wore out 5 sets of tires and short of looking like hell for the de-laminated outside walls. Replaced the back wall myself for $3, 000 last summer. Inside is like new. I'm 70, do not like trying to reserve places to go 4-6 months out. In it's current condition it's not worth anything and I'm thinking of just giving it away. I refuse to pay $40 grand or more for something I won't get much use out of.

[sykesc]

Jason, these are great tips! We went with Wholesale Warranties when we bought our trailer in 2018 and it has paid for itself 2-3 times over, plus the huge reduction in stress. Thanks for a very helpful video.

[oldengineer]

Good advice on finding a reputable dealer. We actually bought our most recent trailer from a dealer 2 hours away even though we have a local dealer that's only a 30 minute drive from our house. We had experience with the local dealer and they have lousy warranty and service support. The dealer we bought from has a very good service department. They do not hold your RV hostage while awaiting parts and call once the parts get in. Our most recent warranty replacement of the water heater was done while we waited and our end of warranty list from earlier this year was completed in under 2 weeks. It has made a night and day difference in our satisfaction with the trailer.

[sherriweber]

Thank you Jason for talking about hidden fees and charges on RVs and bait and switch. Great information to know. Thank you so much!

[rocksez]

Private sellers are unrealistic about selling price. In my search I hear “this is what we owe on it.” And yep a 2020-2022 buy

[kp]

thank you for putting your heart and soul into this episode. you really care about us. Yay!

[rmccabe]

I think the inability for people to barter is a huge advantage for dealers! Battering is a skill that does not come easy, although almost every used to have it, it was a normal way of doing business. Great stuff.

[dearyvettetn]

Beware of bait-and-switch interest rates as well. We’re currently in the process of buying an RV from United RV, yes, I’m naming names because I’m that pissed, that advertised an interest rate using their financing at 7.49% with a $2k discount on the unit. Once the credit application was done and the numbers were ran the rate jumped up a full point. Why? Because we didn’t have a “perfect” credit scores (as in 800+ points). Our credit was great, mid to high 700s, but not “perfect”. Nowhere in their fine print did it state what score you needed to get the rate they advertised. What really burned me up was the finance managers smarmy excuse that “every financial institution does this. Even the big banks.” They do! But they’re not as sloppy and lazy about it. Take a look at any credit offer, and if the interest rate changes, there are asterisk and detailed explanations stating WHY the rate could change. The rate we have currently is a good rate but expecting one rate and having it switched and justified with a lame excuse leaves a bad taste.

[martyone]

Great video. Heartfelt and your best ever. Thank you.

[tedwebster]

My wife and I bought an AF 990 truck camper (used) from " a large corporate rv dealer" on the east coast. We lived in Indiana at the time, They sent us pictures and said they were going to clean it up and yada yada yada. The first thing they launched into was an extended warranty that was like 10 yrs, but we had to get before we left the that didn't fly, I'm a mechanic by trade, so we refused. Well they took our money, and I ended up loading the camper and readying it for travel without their help at all. Didn't even get a thanks. We still own the camper and use it in our retirement Needless to say, We've never stepped foot on any of their sales lots again..

[glengronewold]

Shipping is right on in cost. As a transporter I can see the end result as well what I was getting paid per mile.
Also, many dealers will charge the transporter a wash fee when checking the Rv in. I’ve paid as much as $100 per unit out of my pocket. (I do get reimbursed but my point always was someone else gets to use my money with no fee to do so.)

[jenniferl]

Having a pic of the VIN when the video walkthrough is done can make sure what your seeing is what your getting

[Euskaltel]

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[horizonq]

Good one.
I bought a brand new B Van at the discounted advertised on-line price.
The price was exactly what I paid.
I refused any prep fee and PDI fee.
I was required to use their financing, but I paid it off the second month with no penalty.
I had the cash.
BTW, the on-line auction is fake.

[georgehartle]

Great video!!! Have you ever not been lowballed at a dealership?

[digger]

I'm "that guy" that reads ALL the paperwork, I've even read and had contracts torn up and redone. After reading a few, you can quickly find the screwy sections with all the number jumbles, and understand them. Sometimes you have to walk away, I have. If you put yourself in a time predicament, things get missed. Take your sweet time. While one of you chats up the finance guy, the other can read the contract. If not, there's a whole lot of uncomfortable silence while you're looking at all the paperwork.

[ericramey]

My tips for buying an RV 1-Do your own research before walking on to the dealers lot (features, comparable pricing, unit construction and feedback from owners) 2-We typically will buy when the next model year units are arriving on the lot…dealers are more apt to deal when they need to make room for new inventory 3-Always remember they have something that you WANT (an RV). You have something that they NEED (money)

[norm]

Jason, great episode. You guys are quickly becoming one of my favourite sites. What’s cool is unlike other RV camping sites that needs to re-invent themselves I can’t see that happening here. I have bought many vehicles over the phone and yes with a trade in. Be honest with your trade in, send pictures. I then get them to send me all the paperwork so I can review thoroughly when I want. I either pick up the vehicle or have them deliver it, included in the price of course. I usually use a 500 miles radius, not too far.

[karenr]

Good info ... wish things were different.