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Fifth wheel trailer sale (Over weight

I recently purchased a new fifth wheel trailer from a dealer who informed me my current truck was adequate to handle this trailer. Turns out it will not. The trailer has not been used but has been picked up and in my possesion for 6 weeks. Is there any legal recourse to be able to down size this trailer and not loose a small fortune?


Asked on 4/25/07, 6:39 pm

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Re: Fifth wheel trailer sale (Over weight

Contact the BBB, but I don't think the lemon law arbitration rules apply to trailers.

What doesn't make sense is why it has been in your possession for 6 weeks if it has not been used. It has probably been rained on, possibly even snowed on, etc., which means it's not really new anymore.

At any rate, let's assume that the dealer won't take it back. You can put it up for sale on Craig's List or some other list, you can keep it, offer to trade...at the end of the day, though, it was YOUR responsibility to ensure that what you bought would work with your truck.

After all, the dealer was just happy to sell you something, as far as he knew/cared, you could always buy a new truck that *would* handle it.

BUT, if you live in a small town and the dealer relies upon word of mouth, you miiiight just get somewhere by trying to mediate the dispute to figure out how both of you can win from the problem.

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Answered on 4/25/07, 7:11 pm


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