Any got any advice re what to look out for when signing a contract when buying a motorhome, just trying not to miss anything.
Cheers
Possum3 said
01:33 PM Nov 24, 2017
Firstly Check out dealer/manufacturer on shonky and Lemon caravan sites - If OK Check with Caravan Council of Australia www.caravancouncil.com.au/compliance (NOT CIA that's a group of manufacturers endorsing their own products).
Ensure compliance checklist is performed and any minor faults fixed prior to handover of any money.
Write in the contract that they specifically ;- Agree, Fully to terms and conditions of Australian Consumer Law", with reference to refund or replace if major fault occurs or is inherent in design . If they don't squirm on that, go ahead.
brickies said
01:58 PM Nov 24, 2017
Good work I see you are a Queenslander we have a Queenslander on the forum who is an RV dealer on the Sunshine coast called Montie, who may see the post and be able to give you some advice , When you are spending that sort of money it may be worth getting a Lawyer to look at the contract like you would when buying a house good luck .
blissonwheels said
03:50 PM Nov 24, 2017
Gooday Leither I have sent you a Private Message which may help you.
Cheers,
Thomas J.
Bliss on Wheels.
-- Edited by herks on Friday 24th of November 2017 05:38:23 PM
Desert Dweller said
09:53 PM Nov 24, 2017
Purchasing any kind of RV these days is a risk. We'd be putting down a minimum deposit just in case things go pear shaped.
After sales service is an important item. Check out what others have experienced with your chosen brand/model.
We recently spoke to a couple that had spent around $300,000 on a new motor home. On their first trip away the shower recess leaked & flooded the lot.
They were devastated.
montie said
11:14 AM Nov 25, 2017
Leither wrote:
Any got any advice re what to look out for when signing a contract when buying a motorhome, just trying not to miss anything.
Cheers
Leither,
On your contract there will be the small print, usually on the back of the page. When you sign the contract you acknowledge that you have read these small print conditions. So I would definitely recommend that you do so.
Condition 7 deals with Termination and Default and you need to pay special attention here because default will cost you money.
Cooling off period does not apply to Caravans or Motorhomes in Queensland.
Section 8 deals with warranties and representations, but remember that regardless of what is written under this section your rights under the Consumer Act still prevail.
If you have any doubt about the integrity of the dealer then I would advise you consult a solicitor before signing.
If the motorhome you are purchasing is a consignment sale be extra careful because no warranties, Consumer or otherwise apply the same as if you purchased at an auction.
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.
DMaxer said
01:37 PM Nov 25, 2017
Possum, all consumer contracts entered in to in Australia are subject to the relevant State and or Commonwealth legislation. It is not a binding contract unless it complies.
There are some exceptions such as agreed waivers in some circumstances but that is all. Where there is no legislative definition, the purchaser has redress under the common law.
I don't ever understand why unqualified people always feel the need to be first in to give their version of "legal advice".
Tony Bev said
09:26 AM Nov 26, 2017
Snip If the motorhome you are purchasing is a consignment sale be extra careful because no warranties, Consumer or otherwise apply the same as if you purchased at an auction. Thanks for that advice, Montie This was something I was not aware of
montie said
11:25 AM Nov 26, 2017
Tony Bev wrote:
Snip If the motorhome you are purchasing is a consignment sale be extra careful because no warranties, Consumer or otherwise apply the same as if you purchased at an auction. Thanks for that advice, Montie This was something I was not aware of
Tony,
The law relating to consignment varies from state to state and my advice applies to Qld.
Any got any advice re what to look out for when signing a contract when buying a motorhome, just trying not to miss anything.
Cheers
Ensure compliance checklist is performed and any minor faults fixed prior to handover of any money.
Write in the contract that they specifically ;- Agree, Fully to terms and conditions of Australian Consumer Law", with reference to refund or replace if major fault occurs or is inherent in design . If they don't squirm on that, go ahead.
Cheers,
Thomas J.
Bliss on Wheels.
Could try this site, has lots of info relevant.
www.cmca.net.au/
-- Edited by herks on Friday 24th of November 2017 05:38:23 PM
After sales service is an important item. Check out what others have experienced with your chosen brand/model.
We recently spoke to a couple that had spent around $300,000 on a new motor home. On their first trip away the shower recess leaked & flooded the lot.
They were devastated.
Leither,
On your contract there will be the small print, usually on the back of the page. When you sign the contract you acknowledge that you have read these small print conditions. So I would definitely recommend that you do so.
Condition 7 deals with Termination and Default and you need to pay special attention here because default will cost you money.
Cooling off period does not apply to Caravans or Motorhomes in Queensland.
Section 8 deals with warranties and representations, but remember that regardless of what is written under this section your rights under the Consumer Act still prevail.
If you have any doubt about the integrity of the dealer then I would advise you consult a solicitor before signing.
If the motorhome you are purchasing is a consignment sale be extra careful because no warranties, Consumer or otherwise apply the same as if you purchased at an auction.
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.
Snip
Thanks for that advice, Montie
This was something I was not aware of
Tony,
The law relating to consignment varies from state to state and my advice applies to Qld.