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Are there dealers that won't allow the potential owner on the roof for an inspection before you buy it? That would be a huge red flag for me..... I told my latest dealer that I was doing my own walk through and examination before I signed ANY paperwork or moved forward with the deal.
I have heard this from others . . . dealers claiming "insurance restrictions" prevent customers going on the roof. My dealer did not have this restriction.
I've dealt with 2 different companies 3 different locations. All site insurance restrictions about even their own people on the roof. Employees when on the roof of a unit were required to have a scaffold around the perimeter for safety.
So access to the roof can definitely be an issue.
Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
I've dealt with 2 different companies 3 different locations. All site insurance restrictions about even their own people on the roof. Employees when on the roof of a unit were required to have a scaffold around the perimeter for safety.
So access to the roof can definitely be an issue.
Yikes.....I don't know if I could deal with that....it's too much money not to check before I sign and pay.
40-year Camping Enthusiast
2022 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS with tons of upgrades
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 AT4 CC LB SRW D-Max 3865 Cargo Capacity
I picked mine up a couple weeks ago and I told them I was checking it out whether they liked it or not. They turned their heads and off I went up the ladder. Your money and I assume you have healthcare, do what you want.
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Yikes.....I don't know if I could deal with that....it's too much money not to check before I sign and pay.
I didn't ask. As soon as they left me alone I went up and did the inspection.
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In early May of 2020 we went to do the PDI on our first attempt at buying a 337. Long story short the trailer had many flaws and we fortunately had not done the paperwork prior to the PDI. We left that day after several lengthy discussions and no money exchanged. After the agreed upon 3 weeks to repair the issues I received a call stating it wasnt done. I firmly believe had we signed that day the repairs would not have ever been done and they would have blown us off.
Once they have your money you have zero power.
In early May of 2020 we went to do the PDI on our first attempt at buying a 337. Long story short the trailer had many flaws and we fortunately had not done the paperwork prior to the PDI. We left that day after several lengthy discussions and no money exchanged. After the agreed upon 3 weeks to repair the issues I received a call stating it wasnt done. I firmly believe had we signed that day the repairs would not have ever been done and they would have blown us off.
Once they have your money you have zero power.
Amen to that. Great job on standing your ground! I tell that to people all the time with work and products they pay for including car and construction work.
40-year Camping Enthusiast
2022 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS with tons of upgrades
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 AT4 CC LB SRW D-Max 3865 Cargo Capacity
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