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Slide toppers

Thomas

Member
My wife and I are in negotiations on a '24 Paradigm 340rl. We are $6000 dollars apart on the price. Dealer mentioned thatdealer slide toppers and dishwasher are a $6000, dollar add and that's why the other trailer is priced the difference. Would like your thoughts on the price of topper's and dishwasher. Thanks.
 

7ACMike

Well-known member
We added dealer install Carefree slide toppers at about $1000 ea. installed.
Our Avenue came slide topper ready so waas a quick install for the dealer as well. Sorry, Don't know about a dishwasher. Good Luck!
 

Oregon_Camper

Forum Admin
Staff member
I think we paid $1800 for all three toppers on our 2023 340RL. Dishwashers are about $700 and if you're handy should be an easy install.
 

Thomas

Member
The slide toppers (3) and dishwasher are already installed. Dealer says it is a $6,000 dollar value. I'm trying to see how close to "truth" that is.
 

Oregon_Camper

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Staff member
The slide toppers (3) and dishwasher are already installed. Dealer says it is a $6,000 dollar value. I'm trying to see how close to "truth" that is.
Knowing they will want some profit, I think $3000 is fair, but $6000 is CRAZY!
 

BryanValRox

Well-known member
The slide toppers (3) and dishwasher are already installed. Dealer says it is a $6,000 dollar value. I'm trying to see how close to "truth" that is.
Have to agree with Jim on this one!
As I recall our factory installed toppers were @ 2k in total for the 3 on our 310RL.
Dealer does need to invest in parts and labor even with the factory pre done.
Dishwasher is prepped as well, so that should be a plumb and play event.
IMHO, 6K is an excessive ask.
Best of luck!
 

Thomas

Member
We are haggling on price of the trailer and this what the dealer bought up for there reason on trailer price. What I see is they price the 310rl the same as the 340rl, so I'm trying to know how much more room to give on price.
 

Oregon_Camper

Forum Admin
Staff member
The 310 is a bit smaller, has smaller pass-through storage and smaller bathroom. They should not be priced the same...the 310 should be less.

I feel they think you are sold on the 340RL, and will take the extra $$ from you. The 3 awing toppers and dishwasher is an ok price at $3,000...not $6,000
 

Bozo

Well-known member
Walk away, they will call and they will meet your price. Economy is in the tank and discretionary cash is getting tight.
 

BryanValRox

Well-known member
Trying to find the price range for a new 340RL with out being taken to the cleaners....
At the end of the day, make them what you feel is a reasonable offer based on your research and stick to your guns.
They choose to make the upgrades, so don’t let them guilt you into the purchase.
If they won’t meet your ask, simply ask them to order one for you less their options ask.
Alliance places all retail orders at the head of the line over dealer stock orders.
I can speak from experience on this, we order a 310RL in the middle of July 2023, it hit the assembly line Aug.1st 2023 and was in factory PDI Aug. 10th 2023. It was sitting in our driveway Sept. 8th, 2023.
Hope things work out for you!
 
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