The TowTally Real Price Promise
Some RV dealers show you a low price online. Then, after you've made the drive, walked through the RV and decided you want it, they spring nearly $3,000 in PDI and other hidden fees onto the deal.
Now the price is higher, the paperwork is in front of you and the pressure is on to sign before you walk away.
TowTally doesn't sell that way. There is no separate PDI fee. No last-minute price change. No pressure to buy on the spot.
The TowTally Difference
The price you see online is the price you get.
No surprise fees. Period.
Watch the TowTally Difference
Hear directly from TowTally why we do not add a separate PDI fee and why you should know the real price before you make the drive.
A Message From TowTally Camping
Real Price. Straight Answer.
You’ve compared floorplans, checked the weights and watched more walkthrough videos than you can count.
Then you find it: the RV that fits your family, your tow vehicle and your budget.
The advertised price looks good, so you call the dealership, make the drive and walk through the unit. You picture where everyone will sleep. You talk about your first trip. You’re ready to make it yours.
Then the paperwork arrives.
There’s another charge for “PDI,” “dealer prep” or getting the RV ready for delivery.
The RV didn’t change.
But suddenly, the price did.
How the Price Changes on You
You find it online
You make the drive
You walk through it
You’re ready to buy
Then the Price Changes
PDI and other hidden fees
Nearly +$3,000
You only learn about it after you’ve invested your time and decided you want the RV.
The problem isn’t only the extra charge. It’s when you find out about it.
The Cost of Hidden Fees
The advertised price gets your attention. The PDI and other hidden fees appear when you’re ready to buy.
At TowTally Camping
The Price Stays the Same
Advertised RV price
$29,992
Separate PDI fee
No separate charge
$0
Surprise dealer fees
Nothing added later
$0
Price Before Tax and Registration
$29,992
The same price you saw before making the drive.
Other RV & Big Franchise Dealers
The Price Changes
Advertised RV price
$29,992
PDI / dealer prep
Not shown in the advertised price
+$2,499
Other hidden fees
Added later
+$500
Price Before Tax and Registration
$32,991
$2,999 more than the price that brought you in.
Example for illustration. Fees and amounts vary by dealership.
A lower advertised price doesn’t save you money if nearly $3,000 gets added when you’re ready to buy.
Public Posts From RV Shoppers
These excerpts come from publicly available Reddit posts discussing dealer fees. TowTally has not independently verified the transactions. Click any card to read the complete discussion and make your own assessment.
Customer Experience Shared on Reddit
Posted in r/RVLiving
"Quote had $6,300.00 in fees added to advertised price. Found same camper 100 miles away at family owned place."
Customer Experience Shared on Reddit
Posted in r/GoRVing
"Looking it over I see a $2400 charge for 'PDI 5TH WHEEL OVER 30 FT.' Is this a normal amount to charge?"
Customer Experience Shared on Reddit
Posted in r/GoRVing
"They wanted 2k for inspection and prep fee. I told them to add the prep fee to the price of the RV."
These excerpts come from individual, unverified Reddit posts. TowTally has not confirmed the underlying quotes, transactions or current dealer policies. Individual posts may not represent every shopper's experience. Visit each linked discussion for its complete context. TowTally is not affiliated with Reddit.
See the TowTally Difference
See TowTally's advertised RV prices online or call us before making the drive.
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
Before an RV is delivered, it should be checked, prepared and walked through so you understand how everything works.
Some dealers charge for that separately. The advertised price gets you interested, and the PDI charge appears later as another line on the deal.
What PDI Should Mean
What It Shouldn't Mean
TowTally doesn't skip the preparation. We skip the separate PDI fee.
One Question Can Protect Your Budget
Save This Question
Ask before making the drive
“Is there a separate PDI or dealer-prep fee on top of the advertised price?”
Show this question to any RV dealer
Ask it over the phone.
Ask for the answer in writing.
Ask before you make the drive, not after you’ve spent two hours at the dealership and fallen in love with the RV.
Then ask TowTally the same question.
TowTally’s Answer
No.
There is no separate PDI fee added to the advertised price of the RV.
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The TowTally Promise
The price is meant to help you make a real decision, not simply get you through the door.
Your RV will still be properly prepared. There simply isn’t another PDI charge waiting when you’re ready to buy.
Ask questions. Walk through different floorplans. Go home and think about it. The right RV should still feel right without someone pushing you into it.
Clear pricing gets you in the door. How you’re treated is what makes you comfortable buying.
Locally Owned Since 2011
TowTally Camping was established in Redding in 2011 by local owners Kevin and Danielle Dickinson.
We aren’t interested in getting someone through the door with one number and introducing another when they’re ready to sign.
The people who buy from us are the same people we see around Redding, Anderson and Northern California. They come back for parts, service, repairs and their next RV.
That kind of business only works when people leave feeling good about how they were treated.
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More Than RVs
TowTally's straightforward, no-pressure approach also extends to our selection of cargo, horse, utility, dump and equipment trailers.
Straight Answers
PDI, advertised pricing and what to expect at TowTally. Open any question for a straight answer.
PDI stands for pre-delivery inspection. It is the process of checking and preparing an RV before it is delivered to its new owner.
No. The RV is still prepared for delivery. TowTally simply does not add a separate PDI charge to the advertised RV price.
Not every dealer presents pricing the same way. A lower advertised number may not tell you whether a separate PDI or dealer-prep charge will be added later. Ask before making the drive.
Ask before you make the drive. Then ask for the answer or complete price in writing.
"Is there a separate PDI or dealer-prep fee on top of this advertised price?"Yes. Send us the RV, advertised price or written quote you are considering. We'll explain how TowTally's price compares without pressuring you to purchase.
No. TowTally's sales approach is built around helping you understand your options and giving you room to make the right decision.
Yes. TowTally also carries cargo, horse, livestock, utility, dump, equipment and other trailers. View all trailers.
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Ready When You Are
Find an RV you love. Know what it costs. Take the time you need to decide. That's how buying an RV should feel.
The TowTally Promise