RV Purchase Pitfall #7: Taking Delivery Of Any RV Without Getting A Proper Walk Through Demonstration This is a VITAL MUST!!!!!! Any dealer who won't show you how to use everything on the rig you're buying from him is certainly either trying to hide something or just doesn't care about customer satisfaction or he's not sure how to operate the vehicle himself. This happens a lot with the dealers that only sell RV's and don't care about service. "EITHER WAY, HE SHOULD NOT DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS"! There are two main reasons to get a thorough walk through demonstration. First, to make sure you know how all the components of your RV operate, and second, if the seller says "everything works" you can count on the fact that everything doesn't!! In many cases, the seller "thought" everything worked, but that doesn't help you when you can't get the furnace to work at the campground. My experience is that most sellers don't do any walk through, let alone a proper show-through at delivery. This is important to you because the cost to repair a single system or appliance can be several hundred or thousands of dollars! Not to mention the inconvenience of having to take your RV in for service, or having your trip or vacation plans ruined! It can all be AVOIDED!! YOU SHOULD NOT MAKE A PURCHASE FROM A DEALER WHO, WHEN YOU TAKE POSSESSION OF THE RV, TELLS YOU, "HERE IT IS, THANKS FOR YOUR MONEY, GOOD BYE!!!"  ANY DEALERSHIP THAT DOESN'T CARE ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH USING THE RIG PROBABLY WON'T CARE ABOUT HOW HAPPY YOU ARE DOWN THE ROAD. Don't be fooled by the "Gypsy Dealers" or the "Car Lot Dealers" that sell RV's and have no service facilities to back them up!! "Your company, your products and your service is the best there is today!!  When we went to Leisure Trailer Sales, the salesman promised me possession of my new trailer & he kept his word-it was ready on time.  I value the fact that your service department worked extra hard after hours to have my new trailer ready for me on the pick up date!" Thank-you, Mike Henderson-Union Heavy Equipment Operator Harrow, ON At LEISURE TRAILER SALES, our policy is to take as long as you need to show you every system and appliance works, and how to operate them. Normally this walk through takes one hour or more. WARNING WHEN BUYING A USED RV… This demonstration is especially useful when buying a used RV. If you are not getting a warranty with your used RV, you should NOT pay for it until you are shown that everything is in good working condition. If you do nothing else, make sure the refrigerator is cold in both compartments before taking delivery. RV refrigerators use a different cooling process than your home refrigerator. This process takes about 2 to 3 hours to get cold. If the cooling unit of the fridge is defective, your cost to replace it can easily run from $500.00 to over $1000.00. At LEISURE TRAILER SALES, our mission is to earn your trust and make you a Customer For Life! We have just one mission at LEISURE TRAILER SALES, to provide quality products and service at excellent prices and shower our customers with so much outstanding service that they become CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE!! So, we are glad to spend as much time as you need to feel comfortable with the operation of your rig and all the components on it. We pay close attention to all the safety features, how to hook and unhook from your tow vehicle, and lots of camping do's and don'ts. (We don't mind if you call us 5 times the first day home!!!) It is a proven fact that Rving use is one of the most enjoyable and inexpensive ways for a family to spend quality time together. There are a lot of factors to consider before buying the right RV, such as tow vehicles, sleeping space, how much cargo will you need to carry, etc. Hopefully this report has shed some light on some of the most common mistakes we see people make. Nothing gives me a more satisfying feeling than to see our customers get unlimited hours of enjoyment using their RV. "The friendliness of the staff, the expert knowledge of the mechanics for repairs and your year end seminars are very helpful and informative. Excellent quality trailers along with extremely fast and efficient service make Leisure Trailer Sales an outstanding company. On a personal level, Tom and Jim are like friends to me, we joke around a lot and the day I was given my Starcraft chair to make my dad jealous was a great day! The annual Bar-B-Que day was also fun especially when the hot dog was like a piece of charcoal. I value your friendship and trust most of all. Your honesty and advice as to options, trailer set-ups and safety tips has helped me when camping. After hours you always made yourselves available for emergency situations. The golf lessons didn't help out, but Jim & I will take your money next year. I'm not just a customer, I am your friend!!!" Sincerely, Kevin Stannard Sole Proprietor Windsor, ON Spank's Skate Shops