Pick up coach at factory???????

[Northstar]

My question is whether or not picking up a new coach at the factory would be better than accepting delivery at your local rv dealer. There are probably advantages and disadvantages at both kinds of deliveries. Perhaps some of you could comment with your experiences.

[Montana Sky]

Only thing I have to offer is what I have overheard at the dealership. Keystone will not allow any private parties onto their lots now to pick up coaches. They will only release a coach to a transport company that has been approved by Keystone. Again, this is just what I have heard the other day. Have not checked with Keystone at all.

[Gene Chaltry]

I agree with MontanaSky. I asked my dealer that also. Keystone will only let authorized transports pick them up.

[OntMont]

I'm not aware of Keystone's policies in this regard, but I did ask our dealer about it. We were told that for what the delivery companies charge, it not really worth it. Remember you would likely have to stay in hotels travelling both ways. (your new trailer wouldn't be in useable condition right out of the factory). The transport companies are very competitive (and can often haul trailers both ways from our area). I saw a billboard in Elkart advertising trailer transport for 75 cents a mile. If this is true, it gives you some idea of how much you may be able to save.

That said, I think I have seen a message on this forum that indicated that someone had done it.

[OntMont]

Just noticed that you are from Alaska, that might change the picture some.