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    Posted: 19 May 2020 at 9:15pm
Good evening, trying to secure an R-pod 192.  First time RV buyer and live in South Florida where there are no RV dealers within 100 miles.  Have two that say they can get one from the factory for me.  Question, does that put me at a disadvantage on negotiating the price?
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From what I experienced today there isnt much room on the price. It seems you can almost get a new one cheaper than a used.

I assume part of this is due to discounts to entice buyers during the rona.
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Originally posted by jaymed03

Good evening, trying to secure an R-pod 192.  First time RV buyer and live in South Florida where there are no RV dealers within 100 miles.  Have two that say they can get one from the factory for me.  Question, does that put me at a disadvantage on negotiating the price?

You might do better with one sitting on a lot, but even if you end up buying from your "local" dealer its worth calling around a bit to see what's out there. In the east most RVs are made in Indiana so prices in the upper midwest generally are the lowest and can provide a baseline best case scenario. 
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I also just bought or ordered a 2021 Rpod 190. Did it remotely after looking at one locally. Ordered it from a dealer in Ohio. Should be ready by 6/12/20. Looking forward to getting it here in NH!
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I met a camper at a campground that ordered a 196 from couch, and had it delivered to the east coast. He told me (Your mileage may vary) he paid under 19K delivered. I don't know what you would be able to get for a price from couch, delivered to florida, but that's what he told me. My guess is, it will take awhile to get one right now, so you'll have time to look around 
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In areas where there are lots of RV dealers, prices on new trailers can get pretty competitive, often rivaling the used market.  But, a word of caution about buying a new trailer from a distant dealer....

Unlike motor vehicles where you can go to any dealer for warranty work, RV dealers are infamous for being disinclined to do warranty work on a trailer they didn't sell.  Some outright refuse while others will tell you that their schedule is heavily booked and they might be able to get to you in 2022.  Some dealer networks offer reciprocal warranty work, but it's worth checking that reciprocity out before relying on it.  

If you buy from a distant dealer, it might be best to go there and do a very thorough pre-purchase inspection of everything, then when you're ready to take delivery, inspect it again to make sure they addressed every issue and fixed right the first time.  You can be absolutely certain there will be "issues."  If you want the trailer delivered, do it after the second inspection.  Though this approach is far from foolproof, it will improve your odds that you will not have warranty issues with no one to fix them.
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Hello from Nova Scotia Canada! My wife and I just bought our first camper and yes, it's an R-Pod and we cannot wait to get out there. This forum looks like it will be a fabulous resource and am looking forward to learning all about our new toy.  Smile
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Bon Jour!! welcome to our club 
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Originally posted by Andyrpod190

I also just bought or ordered a 2021 Rpod 190. Did it remotely after looking at one locally. Ordered it from a dealer in Ohio. Should be ready by 6/12/20. Looking forward to getting it here in NH!


Are you having it delivered?
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Welcome and congratulations to both of you new owners! I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with your RPods!
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