Add-ons during sale closing

[Pdish24]

Have a unit on order from one of the Camping World Airstream dealerships. Wondering what extra add-on Products or Services will be presented and/or pushed during the close out of the sale. We already plan to decline the Extended Warranty.

[n2916s]

Well, probably an extended warranty. To me, not particularly useful — the trailer itself is warranteed for 3 years (although the major appliances are warranteed by their manufacturers so some are for a shorter period. Most problems will show up in fairly short order and can be dealt with before anything is out of warranty.

Many “dealer warranties” require a pricey annual inspection to keep the warranty in force…

I have seen some postings where the dealership offered ceramic coating. Again, I don’t see the value — yes, waxing or Walbernizing is tedious but, for me, there is value in putting my hands and eyes on every seam and rivet twice a year.
But many folks here rave about ceramic.

Nitrogen in the tires. Very handy if you have to land on an aircraft carrier at 180 knots…

[Fungus]

Tire warranty might be offered. Skip it. Your tires will likely age out before they wear out.

[OutdoorIdaho]

I had to buy a darn coupler pin. Demco (the manufacturer) says it is not required but the dealer claimed a liability issue and would not let me leave without one. I still use it because, you know, safety. Plan ahead and bring one with you.

[cazual6]

From recollection, here are the add-ons

1. Additional clear coat protection. They are called many things, ceramic, triple something something.

2. Extended Warranty


Then these are all the additional things you may want to consider to buy

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/l...?ref_=wl_share

[starlite29]

Originally Posted by cazual6

Then these are all the additional things you may want to consider to buy

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/l...?ref_=wl_share

That is an entertaining, and overdetermined, list. Not all Airstream owners need or want a callus remover or case for our shotgun shells. Thanks for sharing.

I had to buy a darn coupler pin. Demco (the manufacturer) says it is not required but the dealer claimed a liability issue and would not let me leave without one.

This would irritate me tremendously. $100k+ and you have to buy a $3 coupler pin? I'd be so tempted to walk.

[oldenavy]

Originally Posted by OutdoorIdaho

I had to buy a darn coupler pin. Demco (the manufacturer) says it is not required but the dealer claimed a liability issue and would not let me leave without one. I still use it because, you know, safety. Plan ahead and bring one with you.

I had to do the same thing. I was kind of annoyed that they didn’t spring for that $2 item after I spent nearly $100k on a trailer.

[Boxite]

They will try to up-sell you on extended warranty (decline it), cosmetic-repair insurance (you’ve already got insurance, right?), financing (by offering some kind of “rebate”)…also you are almost assuredly better financed yourself or thru your usual sources,…. Road Hazard insurance is becoming popular… (decline ii, you already have insurance and you have already selected a deductible you are comfortable with)… etc etc.

If they try to up-sell you at closing…Ask them ..”WHY are you just-now bringing this up? WHY haven’t you offered this previously so that I might research the option beforehand?” “Are you trying to Blow this Deal…?? because you’re certainly skating-around on thin ice!”

Try not to lose your temper. When they get “pushy” …mentally take a step-back and enjoy watching them squirm as they worry you might not “go for it”….

[Shiny16]

Honestly Colonial Airstream on several purchases did not try to push anything. The service manger called me and asked if I wanted anything added before pickup. He suggested a few things but didn’t push anything.

[superChop]

OP - you should contact the Camping World salesman today and ask them this question, which would allow you to do your homework. Include the inexpensive pin that others have mentioned. Assuming you are an experienced purchaser of expensive things like a house, cars and trailers, IF a salesman waits until the last minute to upswell, then the default answer should be no, because they do NOT have a good enough offer when compared to competitors.

Bring the pin for the coupler AND a pre-recorded “No thank you” so you can just play back the recording IF they try to upsell AFTER you have made the inquiry THIS WEEK!

We also have a trailer on order with Jon’s RV, with a refundable deposit, that some of you may be interested in, since we have not sold our ‘64 trailer, and will be declining the 2024 International 30’, 20% off MSRP. Colonial in NJ confirmed 20% is about as much as you can expect for a discount today. IF you PM me soon, I will provide your name to the dealer when I cancel our order and request our deposit back.

[ForteePlus]

This is what we were offered at 'closing'. No hard sell and no idea if this is offered at other dealerships. We declined everything.

[ForteePlus]

Originally Posted by OutdoorIdaho

I had to buy a darn coupler pin. Demco (the manufacturer) says it is not required but the dealer claimed a liability issue and would not let me leave without one. I still use it because, you know, safety. Plan ahead and bring one with you.

We had just the opposite. Being new to the game I asked about the lack of a pin. The guy said it's not required (stamped on the composite coupler head even), but said a lot of folks still want one so went and got me a 1/4" long bolt and nut (no charge ). If nothing else it tells me the coupler is fully engaged.

[starlite29]

Originally Posted by ForteePlus

We had just the opposite. Being new to the game I asked about the lack of a pin. The guy said it's not required (stamped on the composite coupler head even), but said a lot of folks still want one so went and got me a 1/4" long bolt and nut (no charge ). If nothing else it tells me the coupler is fully engaged.

Lol, I guess that was nice of them.

Seems like a great opportunity to have some cheap but quality padlocks laser etched with the dealership name and logo. Who cares if it’s “required,” it’s obviously good practice and a nice branding opportunity while pleasing the customer.

Again, dealers.

[starlite29]

Originally Posted by ForteePlus

This is what we were offered at 'closing'. No hard sell and no idea if this is offered at other dealerships. We declined everything.

Holy wow.

These coverage quotes are seriously for only 9 months beyond the 3 year mfg warranty (expiring Feb 2027)?

Good on you for declining!

[Ndcctrucks]

Originally Posted by n2916s

Nitrogen in the tires. Very handy if you have to land on an aircraft carrier at 180 knots…

“Earth's atmosphere is composed of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and one percent other gases. ”

If they want more than a $1 per tire, you might pass on that.

Pretty funny!!!

[SYC2Vette]

Make sure that you discuss with your spouse beforehand and agree that you are not accepting any upsells.

Upholstery damage coverage is another.

We did pay for walbernizing. When we picked up the trailer it was filthy and covered with water spots that I eventually was able to remove. Their only response was that the storage lot was dusty and they made no offer to clean it. Just one reason I would never trust any Airstream dealer to do anything on ours (ever). Well, other than the known good folks up north, but they are too far away.

[Boxite]

Originally Posted by n2916s

Nitrogen in the tires. Very handy if you have to land on an aircraft carrier at 180 knots…

What carrier qualified aircraft can you name that lands at 180 kts?

(The FA18 typical landing approach speed is 134-144 kts depending on weight.)