getting the most for the money

braddaddy · 02-26-2012, 10:00 AM

Hello everyone...We are about to take the plunge and buy a Palomino Stampede S21 RGS -- hybrid with 3 tipouts (the beds).
We love the open-ness and roomy feel.
Our past campers we have bought used from private sellers...this one is new from the dealer.
Should we pay their sticker? (17,600)
Do we haggle?
Can we get extras free before signing?
What are some other $$ saving tips before signing?
Thanks!!

TURBS · 02-26-2012, 10:18 AM

We got a 30 foot 5th wheel new last year for 29,000
Get on the web and check prices. Our unit varied up to 8000 dollars

b1b1das · 02-26-2012, 10:22 AM

We just purchased a 2012 5er. After dealing with various dealerships and price shopping on the internet to get a feel for sales pricing, we were able to get our Stealth RG3210 (approx. $55K retail) for less than $41K. I would definitely not pay the MSRP. Try searching for the same unit on the internet and go to the dealer armed with others pricing.

braddaddy · 02-26-2012, 10:41 AM

Cool, thanks for the reply's.... How does one order from the manufacturer??

acadianbob · 02-26-2012, 11:45 AM

Generally figure about 30% off of list is a decent price. Often RV Shows have attractive pricing and can be a good time/place to buy.

**bikendan** · 02-26-2012, 01:57 PM

since you live in Illinois, you're close to RVW. but you don't mention the dealer you got your price from.
that price sounds higher than what i have seen from RVW and they do sell Palominos.

you order one, from the manufacturer, through the dealer.
you'll pay more to order one and less for one on the lot.

all your other questions are hard to answer, since you don't mention the dealer.
if it's RVW, then you won't have much haggle room.
RVW is the only "discount" dealer i know of that sells Palomino.
if you were looking at a Rockwood Roo, then you'd have a number of Roo dealers that would compete with the price.
is there a reason you haven't considered the Roo 233S? there are lots of happy 233S owners here and it is very similar to the 21RGS.
and you'll get a better price on it.

braddaddy · 02-26-2012, 05:19 PM

dealer is vacationland in bigrock Il

braddaddy · 02-26-2012, 05:22 PM

my wife didnt care for the dinette in the roo...similar to the shamrock 233s.

**bikendan** · 02-26-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braddaddy

my wife didnt care for the dinette in the roo...similar to the shamrock 233s.

just so you know, the Shamrock and Roo brands are twins. no difference except outside decals and interior decor.

**bikendan** · 02-26-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braddaddy

dealer is vacationland in bigrock Il

have you priced the 21RGS from RVW? they'll give a quote today. i'll bet they will be cheaper. and you can use their quote to deal with Vacationland.
they even have one in stock with diamond plate on the front and this:

Color: Latte
Options:
12V Deep Cycle Battery
Chocolate Pear Walnut w/MT Raised Panel Doors Standard

Travel Package: 22 inch LCD HDTV, 13.5K BTU Dometic A/C, AM/FM/CD
/DVD/MP3 Player, Diamond Plate Front, Microwave, RVQ Grill w/Quick LP
Disconnect, MT Raised Panel Cabinet Doors, Oven w/3 Burner Range
and Cover, Water Purifier

CO2 Detector
Create-A-Breeze Fan
Three Heated Bunk Mats
Dealer Prep - FREE!*
RVWholesalers Nationwide Service Network

Wiscampsin · 02-26-2012, 10:44 PM

We just signed for a 2012 Sabre 5th wheel today, factory build because we wanted the thermopane window option. I brought along a quote from RVW with all the options we wanted and was pleasently surprized on how close the dealer came to meeting their price, within a couple hundred bucks. And I have a local dealer to do any warranty work if needed.

**Terier** · 02-26-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braddaddy

Hello everyone...We are about to take the plunge and buy a Palomino Stampede S21 RGS -- hybrid with 3 tipouts (the beds).
We love the open-ness and roomy feel.
Our past campers we have bought used from private sellers...this one is new from the dealer.
Should we pay their sticker? (17,600)
Do we haggle?
Can we get extras free before signing?
What are some other $$ saving tips before signing?
Thanks!!

Their sticker price tag is their starting point. If you are willing to pay full asking price they are willing to accept it. This is just like buying a car.

braddaddy · 03-01-2012, 09:39 PM

We decided to hold off and make the repairs to our flagstaff 829bhs we own.

Just need to replace the 2 axles... (both bent..one worse than the other)

And only one of the 4 wheels seems to be braking when I apply the brakes.

Capsfloyd · 03-05-2012, 11:23 AM

What yr model is your flagstaff. How did the axles get bent?

braddaddy · 03-05-2012, 01:54 PM

It happened with previous owner. They had a blowout and traveled on 3 wheels for abit. I can visually see that the one axle is bent. Took it to camping world and they said both needed replacing... ill replace both while under there.....might as well.

TURBS · 03-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braddaddy

It happened with previous owner. They had a blowout and traveled on 3 wheels for abit. I can visually see that the one axle is bent. Took it to camping world and they said both needed replacing... ill replace both while under there.....might as well.

did you find axles ? did you buy from the oem or going with aftermarket ?

just was wondering .

Kaytee1206 · 03-05-2012, 02:39 PM

There is totaly room to haggle. I recently made a post asking if others thought our dealer was screwing with us. It has tons of great info and recs from other members for someone looking to buy an RV. You can read it here http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-me-20131.html
And FWIW, RV Wholesalers quoted us a lot more then what we paid from our dealer so they aren't always the cheapest.

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