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Old 01-15-2016, 01:43 AM   #1
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Extended Warranty

Just signed paperwork to purchase a new Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 832IKBS. Nothing is final. Will sign that when we do the PDI in a couple of weeks. The dealer is wanting us to do the Extended Warranty thing, not overly high pressure.

I was just wondering if it was really worth it on a new unit. The dealer pitch is that with us purchasing it now we do not have to pay for the $400.00 inspection fee that we would have to next year.

I am of the opinion that us purchasing a 5 year warranty that takes effect immediately running concurrently with the Manuf. Warranty is a waste of money.

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Old 01-15-2016, 05:21 AM   #2
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I was just wondering if it was really worth it on a new unit. The dealer pitch is that with us purchasing it now we do not have to pay for the $400.00 inspection fee that we would have to next year.
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After purchase buy the Flagstaff 2nd year factory warranty which you purchase yourself, directly from Flagstaff @ $150.

What they are telling you is nothing more than a sales pitch for the extended warranty of which they get to keep a huge percentage of the cost as profit, and it will usually have so many loopholes and outs for the warranty provider that its essentially worthless. Flagstaff has no requirement that you pay for some kind of an "inspection" every year for $400. That's a load of Bullcaca.
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Old 01-15-2016, 06:24 AM   #3
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Forget it and just get the 2nd year from FR. You are correct you will lose the first two years on the extended, so your really buying a 3 year. You should have all the bugs worked out in the first two years. For a $150.00 for the second year is a deal.
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Old 01-15-2016, 06:59 AM   #4
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Did this Dealer or Stealer tell you about the F/R 2nd year Warr. for 150.00$ in regards to the Flagstaff? When you said, Not overly high pressure, was the Red flag? Youroo!!
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Old 01-15-2016, 09:08 AM   #5
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Thanks for the responses. I was not too comfortable with the Warranty they were trying to add on. I think I will do without the package they were trying to sell.

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Old 01-17-2016, 10:36 AM   #6
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Get the second year warranty for buck fifty worth every penny!!!!


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Our dealer kept touting the FREE lifetime warranty that covered everything. It only required an annual inspection by a certified RV service facility. That amounted to $400 plus labor and materials for any needed repairs or adjustments ( probably another $100-$200). Other than the 2nd yr from FR the remaining extended warranties are just added sales profit. Way too many loopholes and if they do cover a repair, it will take forever. Save the money and pay for repairs you will most likely be ahead of the game.
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Buy the 2nd year warranty from FR at $150 and your money ahead. I'd say in two years everything should be good on the camper. Ask the the dealer for the form. Later RJD
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Old 01-17-2016, 11:47 AM   #9
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Just signed paperwork to purchase a new Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 832IKBS. Nothing is final. Will sign that when we do the PDI in a couple of weeks. The dealer is wanting us to do the Extended Warranty thing, not overly high pressure.

I was just wondering if it was really worth it on a new unit. The dealer pitch is that with us purchasing it now we do not have to pay for the $400.00 inspection fee that we would have to next year.

I am of the opinion that us purchasing a 5 year warranty that takes effect immediately running concurrently with the Manuf. Warranty is a waste of money.

Any thoughts?

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Total agreement. So it's not a 5 year warranty, it's now a 3 year warranty. Huge profit maker for the dealer. Run don't walk...If you must have one wait until your factory warranty runs out then look at the Good Sam product. At least they have of a chance of still being in busines to service your claim, unlike some of the others that go out of business anually taking your money with them..
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Our dealer kept touting the FREE lifetime warranty that covered everything. It only required an annual inspection by a certified RV service facility. That amounted to $400 plus labor and materials for any needed repairs or adjustments ( probably another $100-$200). Other than the 2nd yr from FR the remaining extended warranties are just added sales profit. Way too many loopholes and if they do cover a repair, it will take forever. Save the money and pay for repairs you will most likely be ahead of the game.
So the "Free" warranty really isn't free. You can bet they will always find something to fix after their "inspection" that won't be covered. It's like a license to steal..
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Thanks for the comments, I think I will just to the second year from FR and then wing it.

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I'm confused about this annual inspection for four hundred dollars? We have to have safety inspection in Texas but there 7.50 a year


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I'm confused about this annual inspection for four hundred dollars? We have to have safety inspection in Texas but there 7.50 a year
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This is not a State safety inspection. It is essentially a way to make money. The items are the same ones that the owners manual say should be inspected such as roof, brakes, drain WH etc. All items on list are things I do several times a year and take an hour at best. The dealer wanted 4 hours plus cost of fixing /adjusting anything they found. It all had to be done by aniv date each year or warranty was void.
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We did buy the forever warranty and would not do so again. We haven't had any issues in almost 2 years (knock on wood) but we're told the inspection cost was only $100. Not the case with the first year. They wanted to charge double that and tried to tell us there were water heater repairs needed that were not covered. We'll most likely cut our losses and do our own periodic inspections.
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After purchase buy the Flagstaff 2nd year factory warranty which you purchase yourself, directly from Flagstaff @ $150.

What they are telling you is nothing more than a sales pitch for the extended warranty of which they get to keep a huge percentage of the cost as profit, and it will usually have so many loopholes and outs for the warranty provider that its essentially worthless. Flagstaff has no requirement that you pay for some kind of an "inspection" every year for $400. That's a load of Bullcaca.

Ditto, from experience. Buy the FR second year, but keep your money in your pocket instead of the 3rd party aftermarket warranty. Too many loopholes!

I had the lighting wiring in my slide short out due to abrasion on an exposed screw. They said it was a "fastener problem" and that's not covered. Fortunately, FR paid for half the repair, even though their warranty had expired.



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