I had our selling dealer make up labels for any unlabeled switches and valves. Additionally, I had them make up a step by step winterizing procedure, all of which were on adhesive label material.
Check and make sure the electrical is hooked up right, the truck charges the TC battery and the taillights and turn signals work. If so equipped, make sure the generator works. Make sure he provides you with a full propane tank.
2001 F350 Lariat CC 4WD 7.3 PSD dually, chipped, 4" SS exhaust, 350 hp, Rancho 9000's, front receiver, front & rear Roadmasters
2009 Arctic Fox 990S, storm windows, Cummins/Onan, FastGuns, Torklifts
If there is anything wrong with the camper, my experience has shown, NOT TO TAKE DELIVERY until it is fixed! Don't pay a single cent until that camper is perfect. I ordered a new Adventurer, had it delivered. It was damaged in a couple areas and needed some things fixed. Adventurer is refusing to do almost all of the repairs. In short, DO NOT pay anything or take it off the lot until all work is complete. I know it will be hard, but you'll be thankful in the long run.
We decided to buy locally and not make the 6 hour trip for the Wolf Creek. The dealer thought they could pull a fast one and jack the price up 500 bucks today, and it was just yesterday I told them we were coming up to buy it. My wife checks their site often because she was worried that they would be sold and notice the price jump from yesterday to today. Now I couldn't care less. Those campers have been sitting on their lot since March of last year so there is no reason for the price increase. Now they will be sitting there for even longer because I refuse to deal with people like this. I'm going with our back up plan, the Lance 850, and I feel better that I will be buying somewhat locally. Thanks for all the great advice. Wish us luck!
2011 Ford F-350 4x4 Regular Cab 6.2
2012 Lance 850
RZAR66 wrote: We decided to buy locally and not make the 6 hour trip for the Wolf Creek. The dealer thought they could pull a fast one and jack the price up 500 bucks today, and it was just yesterday I told them we were coming up to buy it. My wife checks their site often because she was worried that they would be sold and notice the price jump from yesterday to today. Now I couldn't care less. Those campers have been sitting on their lot since March of last year so there is no reason for the price increase. Now they will be sitting there for even longer because I refuse to deal with people like this. I'm going with our back up plan, the Lance 850, and I feel better that I will be buying somewhat locally. Thanks for all the great advice. Wish us luck!
Are you basing this on the website ''price'' changing? Before I went to go buy my camper, I had a verbal agree by phone and an email exchange with the pricing in it, which was several thousand below the website prices. I'd give them a call and talk to them about the price your expecting to pay. Offer them 1500-2500 (or something) lower then the website price and go from there.
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 4*4 Black dually Laramie 4.10 gears
2011 Arctic Fox 1150 Drybath
2009 Polaris RZR w/fun parts
2011 Polaris Sportsman 550 XP EPS w/stuff
2006 Polaris Sportsman 500 w/stuff
1977 K5 Blazer 1 ton modified
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (her car)
RZAR66 wrote: We decided to buy locally and not make the 6 hour trip for the Wolf Creek. The dealer thought they could pull a fast one and jack the price up 500 bucks today, and it was just yesterday I told them we were coming up to buy it. My wife checks their site often because she was worried that they would be sold and notice the price jump from yesterday to today. Now I couldn't care less. Those campers have been sitting on their lot since March of last year so there is no reason for the price increase. Now they will be sitting there for even longer because I refuse to deal with people like this. I'm going with our back up plan, the Lance 850, and I feel better that I will be buying somewhat locally. Thanks for all the great advice. Wish us luck!
Are you basing this on the website ''price'' changing? Before I went to go buy my camper, I had a verbal agree by phone and an email exchange with the pricing in it, which was several thousand below the website prices. I'd give them a call and talk to them about the price your expecting to pay. Offer them 1500-2500 (or something) lower then the website price and go from there.
I had called about the two campers about a month ago and the saleswoman sent me a fax of both campers options and prices. The prices on the fax matched their website price. Like I said my wife was checking their website everyday to see if the campers were still there. The day after I called them to tell them I was going up this weekend to buy one they raised the prices of both campers by 500 bucks. Yes I do still have the fax copies showing the lower price but I just don't feel comfortable dealing with them now. It feels like they are trying to pull a fast one on me. Also after reading some of the replies about making sure everything works after the fact made us both want to buy locally. If we were to drive 6 hours to buy that camper we don't have the time to stick around and test things out. I rather pay a little more for the piece of mind that if anything goes wrong that's its just a short trip back to the dealer.
Your dealer should give you a run down on all the workings of your new camper but he will undoubtedly give you information overload. There will be a ton of stuff to remember. Have your wife nearby with a notepad or video camera. Try to relax.
My dealer let me and my family spend the night in their lot so that we could "test drive" it.
I think you made the right call by refusing to deal with that dealer. If this is what they pull before the sale I'd hate to imagine their customer service after the sale.
I bought a used Lance and I'm fortunate the previous owner had put together a loose leaf notebook with all of the owners manuals from the component suppliers in it. It's a great thing to have and it's very handy when you haven't used your camper in a while.
The Lance owner's manual I got is a "one size fits all" publication and has information not applicable to our unit. The individual manuals are great. I would recommend you keep them with the camper.
I haven't seen it suggested in this thread but I remember someone recommending spending a night in a Wal Mart parking lot. There will be many things you need (or want) and it's really convenient to just stroll inside and pick up what you need.
2002 F-350 CC 4X4 PSD, Stage II Injectors, Garrett BB Turbo, AFE Air Cleaner, Chip, 4" Exhaust, Gauges, Extra Leaf Springs, Air Lift Bags, Hellwig Sway Bars, Rancho RS9000XL shocks, American Racing Wheels, Toyo M/T Tires (4,300 lb rating),
2003 Lance 1121
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