Hello Campers!
Years ago a friend told me a story about their family tradition of cutting off the corner of their holiday ham. This tradition spanned generations. One day a child asked, “Why do we always cut the corner off the ham before we put it in the oven?” Grandpa had no answer, so they decided to ask Grandma. She sat the child down by her side and said, “You see, when I was little my mom cut the corner off the ham because our oven was too small.” Imagine, for decades they followed tradition without knowing why.
I’ve spoken with hundreds of RV shoppers during my time at Flagg RV. With every visit I told my customers Flagg RV has no hidden charges and I rattle off what our already low price includes, but I never thought to explain what dealer RV prep is. It just became tradition. That was until a customer explained how the underbelly of their trailer was flooded on their first adventure because of a leak in their plumbing. For some reason their RV prep and cleaning wasn’t completed and their RV was ruined. That’s when I realized the reason behind our tradition.
Dealer RV Prep is probably the most important service a dealership completes on a customer’s RV. You see, when an RV leaves the factory it is hitched up to a truck and driven to the dealer hundreds of miles away. The factory counts on the dealer to do a thorough systems check to make sure every customer takes delivery of a safe and reliable RV. Gas lines and plumbing are checked for leaks, appliances are tested and electrical systems are inspected. Proper dealer RV prep can take many hours if no problem exists, but if there is an issue with any major component it could take weeks. The RV factories and RV wholesalers are not responsible to conduct these types of systems tests. It’s up to the buyer to do so at their own expense. This often amounts to thousands of dollars above the cost of the RV if they didn’t purchase from a reputable local dealership. So, if you decide to purchase from a wholesaler or private party, make sure you schedule a pre purchase inspection. The health of your family and your RV will depend on it.
Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Happy camping!
My RV Guy 