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06-21-2012, 11:35 PM
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UV Treatment or NOT
Hello All,
I am in the process of ordering a new Ellipse 42QD. The dealer wants to sell me the UV protection and the Inside stain protection. Is it worth the $2K to have it done on a brand new coach?
Thanks
Les
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06-22-2012, 12:02 AM
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Sounds like the snake oil they try to sell with new cars. I would save my money.
It's kind of like a service policy, if they think it's necessary then find out why it isn't built with better quality materials.
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06-22-2012, 12:11 AM
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No it is snake oil but the dealer makes out very good if they can sell you on the treatment.
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06-22-2012, 12:11 AM
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NO!!!
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06-22-2012, 12:17 AM
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I would decline. Your fabrics and carpet already have stain protections. And how do they apply the UV protection? Is it a 'permanent' coating or like a waxing compound? What about any competing prices? They can't be the only outfit that offers this service.... For a couple thou, I'd shop both the idea and the price. Then I'd decline.... Just my 2 cents.
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06-22-2012, 12:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goldviper
Hello All,
I am in the process of ordering a new Ellipse 42QD. The dealer wants to sell me the UV protection and the Inside stain protection. Is it worth the $2K to have it done on a brand new coach?
Thanks
Les
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I presume that all they do is treat the inside with a bit of this and the outside with something like this. To me this is well worth doing on a new RV, but I certainly would not pay anywhere near $2K to any dealer to have them do it. I would be able to do this myself in less than a day.
Out of interest - are the dealer offering any type of guarantee on this treatment, and if so - what does it say?
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06-22-2012, 01:54 PM
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Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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I'm wondering if in this case, UV Treatment means "Unload Valuables", as in "your money"?
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06-22-2012, 05:45 PM
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Rip Off!!
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06-23-2012, 12:15 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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WOW!!!! That is what I thought. It is put on like a wax and they say you never have to wax the coach again. Ya!
Thanks for your recommendations. JUST SAY NO!!!!!
Les
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06-23-2012, 04:08 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goldviper
WOW!!!! That is what I thought. It is put on like a wax and they say you never have to wax the coach again. Ya!
Thanks for your recommendations. JUST SAY NO!!!!!
Les
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see what they will put down in wriiting. Its snake oil, no doubt. Id put the carrot out if they provide the promise in writing.
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