Why should I Buy Local?
Why should I “Buy Local?”
This is a frequent question we hear… “Why should I buy here? I can save $500 buying off the internet.” Is that true?
The answer is not really. While you may be able to “save” a few dollars up front, it could prove to be a costly bargain…
Here’s what we have to offer…
When you buy from your local dealer, you can take advantage of a knowledgeable RV consultant with ties to your community who can help you weigh all of the factors in determining which RV is the best fit for your needs–and your budget. We know our business, our product and our customers. We are willing to spend the time with you BEFORE the sale to make sure you get the right RV… and we will be here to provide the all-important service AFTER the sale.
This frequently listed as the top source of regret with those who thought they could “save” by driving to an out of state dealer. The “wholesale” dealers know they will not be the ones to have to work with you after the sale. For them, you are often a “one-and-done” deal and they really don’t care if they ever see you again. Your LOCAL dealer is looking to build a lifetime relationship.
You want to buy from a company that will be there for you in the event you need service. And because we have a relationship, you know you will get priority when that time comes. While we want to serve everyone, naturally, dealerships must service their purchasing customers first. This can result in frustrating delays and disappointment for those who thought they were saving a few dollars.
Try calling the discounter three states over when you are headed to your favorite campground this weekend and your water heater (or fridge, or whatever…) died. How good will that “out-of-state” deal seem then?
Forest River strongly encourages you to purchase your product locally
Below are a few things to seriously consider when making your purchase and choosing a Dealer:
- Dealers in our Industry are not franchised like automotive dealers and therefore not obligated to work on your product when it is not purchased from them.
- Our Dealers are independently owned and operated businesses. Service and scheduling is at their discretion and priority is commonly provided to customers that purchased from their dealership.
- Pre-Delivery Inspections and the customer’s product orientation educating them on their new purchase are often more thorough and convenient for both the customer and dealer when performed by your local dealer. Proximity to your dealership determines the ease of follow up on questions that may arise.
- Your first uses may result in some needed adjustments and tweaks. Often referred to as “shake down,” these minor adjustments are much more easily addressed by your local (and selling) dealer.
- Scheduling timely warranty repairs and adjustments through your local dealership provides far greater flexibility and convenience to you the customer!
- Purchasing locally allows you to establish longstanding personal relationships with your dealer, enhancing your overall experience and adding value in future transactions from product to product.
- Local dealers are more readily available to assist their loyal customers with product questions, user tips, and are more knowledgeable regarding uses and regulations within the dealer’s region.
- Your dealer’s knowledge of how your product is serviced and maintained can help to enhance its value when you make a trade.
- Buying locally provides you a greater opportunity to develop relations not only with the dealer principal and managers, but also those team members at the dealership who actually service your product.
- Buying locally helps you support local businesses who in turn support your community by providing jobs and aiding the local economy.
- With one of the largest North American Dealer Networks, Forest River is committed to helping customers with service when they are in transit and far from their local dealer.
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Welcome to Driftwood RV! Conveniently located in Cape May near Pennsylvania and Delaware, we offer the best selection of new and used Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Park Models in NJ and PA. We feature Travel trailers and Popups from Rockwood Roo, Rockwood Mini Lite, Rockwood GeoPro, Rockwood Ultra Lite, Rockwood Signature, Rockwood Freedom, and Rockwood ESP along with East to West Alta and Della Terra.Our selection of 5th Wheels include and Ahara and Tandera by East to West, and Sabre by Forest River. We are also the leader in the NJ, PA and DE region for Park Models and Destination trailers by Canterbury, Skyline, Forest River QuailRidge and Summit, and Hampton by Crossroads RV.
