Fwd: Things you can negotiate that aren’t monetary

The other day we read an article from the Washington Post highlighting the 1 million full-time RVers out there 

View this email in your browser The other day we were reading an article from the Washington Post highlighting the 1 million full-time RVers out there and how that trend is continuing to grow (this article is from 2018 and the trend has definitely continued!). Which is wonderful news! But (as many of you have probably seen) this massive influx of new RVers is starting to cause other issues throughout the RV landscape beyond crowded campgrounds and national parks. The simple fact is, dealers and service centers are overwhelmed with services, fixes, updates, repairs, and recalls. Most often when you are in need of service or have a problem (and all RVs eventually have problems) there aren't enough RV technicians to quickly service your RV and get you back on the road. I know some people that have reported waiting weeks or even MONTHS just to get their RV looked at, let alone fixed. This is especially true when taken to a different dealer than the one they purchased from. Now that we know the problem, what can we do about it? Well, here's one thing to keep in mind if you're buying a new or used RV from a dealer. During the negotiating process make sure to ask these questions: Does this include a service or maintenance package? Will you service this RV quickly if problems pop up (how can you be assured)? What is your typical turnaround time for RVs that come in with problems? What incentives are you willing to include with this RV? This could include: Service and maintenance discounts Free oil changes for an extended period of time Winterizing/de-winterizing discounts An extended warranty And of course, get them down in writing!! Then, if/when you have problems, you can hold them accountable to what you negotiated for your RV maintenance.   There is nothing more frustrating than having a broken unit and waiting on it for weeks or months to get back on the road again! Especially, if you have trips and commitments planned out.   Negotiating preferential RV service/maintenance agreement when you purchase your next RV allows them to give you added value without having to reduce the selling price of the unit further. This is a win/win for everyone and is another way to sweeten the pot for you and get you back on the road quickly if anything were to arise.   The above example is just one of the many RV buying tips that we highlight and recommend in our RV Buying Secrets guide and this is one of many small pieces that you NEED to understand before buying an RV. Just one tip like this can save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your rig and lots of MISSED TIME on the road. That's why we recommend going into the buying process with a plan. 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It's simple: Grab the guide and see for yourself. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mike Wendland <info@rvlifestyle.com> Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 12:23 PM Subject: Things you can negotiate that aren't monetary To: <joaoa.dsilva2019@gmail.com>   - Mike and Jennifer   Copyright © 2020 RVLifestyle, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: RVLifestyle 145 S. Livernois Rd., #165 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.