Hi and welcome!
Which model are you getting? T? R? D? We have a 2026 View 24R and really love the coach. We’ve had many trips including two month long trips so far. We’ve put 8500 miles on the RV so far and been pretty trouble free.
Even though you’ve had the RV inspected it is vital that you do a complete inspection and testing of all systems. You do this before closing the purchase. The dealer will set this up with you and there’s plenty of important things to get right with your Pre-Delivery Inspection.
Don’t make the mistake of rushing the PDI. Book it early in the day. Set aside 2-3 hours. Don’t let the dealer rush you. Try absolutely everything. Be sure you see how everything works. Of course, you’ll test drive the RV. Call out anything that seems off. Make sure you have everything you are supposed to have. Don’t except any excuse for anything missing. Dealerships love to say we’ll get that later. Don’t let them rush you to closing when something doesn’t work or is missing. Don’t be afraid to say NO! Even if it means walking away from the purchase. And, importantly, when they send you to the F&I office to close the purchase don’t buy any of the stuff they offer. No paint protection, fabric protection, tire and wheel warranty, and especially don’t buy their “Extended Warranty.” F&I (Finance and Insurance) is where you buy the RV.
The dealer has three profit centers. The RV sale itself, F&I and Parts/Service. So, the F&I people have a slate of worthless “products” that have super high margins and the goal is to hard sell you into those products. Just say No. Sometimes they will offer something and when you say No they will drastically discount the item. Unfortunately it’s still overpriced and you should stick to the firm No.
If at all possible, and this is important, spend the night in the RV on the day you close near enough to the dealership to return the next day for repairs to things that are missing or not working well. Even if everything works you will likely have questions about the operation of the RV. Some dealers have a place at the dealership to hookup and spend the night. If they don’t find a place as close as possible to camp for the night.
The number one mistake folks make is rushing to close, arriving too late for a thorough inspection, and planning to leave the dealership and drive hundreds of miles to get back home.
Best of luck and enjoy your new RV.
