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Looking for California dealer

Daston

Member
Newbie here so not quite sure where this question belongs in the category section, but Im looking at purchasing a 2026 29RL and looking for a good dealer in the California area. Also, if the dealer you recommend has a good service department. Thanks for any help.
 

BryanValRox

Elite Member
Welcome to the forum!
Unfortunately, I am unable to help with your question.
I think if you head to the Alliance Corp. website, they have a “Dealer Locator “ that would at least identify dealerships that sell Alliance products in your area.
 

Daston

Member
Thanks for your reply, and Alliance website does offer that feature, but Im looking for someone’s input on what dealer they have used in California for a reputable dealer. The one closest to me has negative reviews on sales/service.
 
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George

Well-known member
Thanks for your reply, and Alliance website does offer that feature, but Im looking for someone’s input on what dealer they have used in California for a reputable dealer. The one closest to me has negative reviews on sales/service.
More often than not a dealer will have bad reviews. It's almost an oxymoron to say "Good Dealer", at least post-sale. There are a few though, so good hunting.
My $0.02 is to find the RV you want and negotiate the best price. Then try to do most of the fixin' yourself. Alliance is unique in sending warranted parts directly to the customer. For example before we sold our Winnebago they got into the paradigm 😉 of not even selling parts to customers, only dealers.
We've been very happy with our Paradigm. It hasn't been back to the 👎 Blue 🧭 dealership once.
 

brenkco

Member
I bought mine from Blue Compass (formerly Folsom Lake RV). I had bought a Montana from them years back. I was overall happy with the transaction. There are some employees that are still there from the prior owners. FYI, they would not allow an independent to do a PDI on their lot. I towed mine off after purchase and had the pdi done, a bit bass ackwards.

I've now used 2 Blue compass dealers, one in Sac and one in Az. Both were previously owned by locals, both have kept a large part of the staff, both have been pleasant experiences.
 

Oregon_Camper

Forum Admin
Staff member
I bought mine from Blue Compass (formerly Folsom Lake RV). I had bought a Montana from them years back. I was overall happy with the transaction. There are some employees that are still there from the prior owners. FYI, they would not allow an independent to do a PDI on their lot. I towed mine off after purchase and had the pdi done, a bit bass ackwards.
No way in hell would I ever buy ANY RV and not do a PDI myself or have it done by a pro...BEFORE I give them payment. If the dealer says no...they are only trying to hide something.
 

M and E

Prominent Member
No way in hell would I ever buy ANY RV and not do a PDI myself or have it done by a pro...BEFORE I give them payment. If the dealer says no...they are only trying to hide something.
Agree. It could be hiding something but I think it is more avoiding a delay of shipment, incurring more floorplan costs, personnel costs with managing the warranty repairs, etc. Maybe both....who knows?
 
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