We really like the looks of this one! I tried looking it up on NADA and they only went back as far as 2009.I have found two for sale in our area...a private party and a dealer. Both are priced at $29,000. What is a possible good price that we could buy one of these for?Also...is this a quality brand that is constructed for full-timing?

DRV came about in 2009......prior to that it was Doubletree RV (2003-2008)I've seen the 2005 36TK3 for sale between $40K and $30K depending on condition, options and area where being sold.NADA is showing Low of $25K with average of $30K for base model....no options.......LINK

Quality wise they are among the best. Look for them online and see what similar years are selling for. Doesn't sound like a bad price for a quality rig.B.O.

Old-Biscuit wrote:DRV came about in 2009......prior to that it was Doubletree RV (2003-2008)I've seen the 2005 36TK3 for sale between $40K and $30K depending on condition, options and area where being sold.NADA is showing Low of $25K with average of $30K for base model....no options.......LINKThank you for the link!Any pros or cons to whether or not I buy from the dealer or private party? Or should I just buy the one that looks to be in better shape?Also, if the exterior looks stained and dull, can it be cleaned up to look better, or is it a hopeless case? There are no pics of the one at the dealer, but the one by the private party looks dull and streaky-stained.

B.O. Plenty wrote:Quality wise they are among the best. Look for them online and see what similar years are selling for. Doesn't sound like a bad price for a quality rug.B.O.Is the quality suitable for full-timing?

They are intended for full-timing but that doesn't mean it would suit you. Need to go walk thru a few and visualize living in it. Would the floor plan work for you? Prices can vary greatly based on condition. I would not buy from a private party unless you really know what you're doing and very familiar with what to look for inside & out. From a dealer I'd expect you'd get some type of short term warranty along with a PDI & walk-thru.

Help needed, info and pricing on a 2005 Mobile Suites 36TK3

MookieKat
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
hoopers wrote:
I am probably the only one, but the price seems high. I wouldn't pay full retail for any trailer. Try and get it for a couple thousand over wholesale. Most dealers pay only wholesale for trailers and will sell for a small profit over wholesale.

Here is one free site, though not comprehensive: http://www.seedealercost.com/

If not there, than pay an online website for what the wholesale cost is.
One site is rvguru.com. There are others too. Pay the 35 dollar fee...you will be way ahead of the game.

good luck

Thank you so much!! Some really great info!! We have learned sooo much in a very short time, due to this wonderful community of people!!
jsr21
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
MookieKat wrote:
It was in the title of this thread:

"Help needed, info and pricing on a 2005 Mobile Suites 36TK3"

yeah that info is not correct...I've had a few of those and dry pin weight is closer to 3100 lbs...and dry weight closer to 14K
You'd really need a dually to carry that pin weight especially with all
your stuff in it.
MookieKat
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
It was in the title of this thread:

"Help needed, info and pricing on a 2005 Mobile Suites 36TK3"
jsr21
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
MookieKat wrote:
jsr21 wrote:
I don't know where you got those numbers but here's right off of DRV website...

2014 Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3

Length 36' 11" | Dry Weight 13,650 # | Dry Pin Weight 3,245 #

I got it off the dealer website. Different model, different year.

What year and model? I've never seen a Mobile Suites of any floorplan with a dry pin weight of 1900 lbs
gmw_photos
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
Cummins12V98 wrote:
gmw photos wrote:
Those of you who are pulling Mobil Suites, what is you choice of tow vehicle ? From what I have seen ( I will admit I've only seen a few ) it seems F550, or Freightliner seems common.
Point being, are these trailers a bit much for the typical one ton dually, or will a F350 work okay and not be over limit on rear axle rating ?

Our 36 SB3 MS and 2011 HD Longhorn 3500 Dually weigh over 28K, the truck handles the load with ease.

The entire length of I-5 the slowest we hit is 55 mph.

In 40+ mph winds the truck and trailer are rock solid.

Thanks. That is good info there, because as a for instance, that would be overweight for our 2006 F350 dually ( 23,500 GCWR )

As someone else pointed out, the newer one ton duallies have higher limits.
Thanks again for real world numbers.
Luke_Porter
Explorer
Sep 22, 2013
Just buy the 05' Mobile Suites. That's what you want, you haven't seen anything you like better and you aren't taking any other advice. Please report back in a year or two and let use know how your 10 year old Mobile Suites is working out.
MookieKat
Explorer
Sep 21, 2013
jsr21 wrote:
I don't know where you got those numbers but here's right off of DRV website...

2014 Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3

Length 36' 11" | Dry Weight 13,650 # | Dry Pin Weight 3,245 #

I got it off the dealer website. Different model, different year.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 21, 2013
MookieKat wrote:
Yikes!! How much heavier are the MS than others?? Are they heavier due to being a four seasons trailer?

Our 07.5 weighs over 18K and pin weight is over 4,500#.

Yes heavy but very nice and solid!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 21, 2013
gmw photos wrote:
Those of you who are pulling Mobil Suites, what is you choice of tow vehicle ? From what I have seen ( I will admit I've only seen a few ) it seems F550, or Freightliner seems common.
Point being, are these trailers a bit much for the typical one ton dually, or will a F350 work okay and not be over limit on rear axle rating ?

Our 36 SB3 MS and 2011 HD Longhorn 3500 Dually weigh over 28K, the truck handles the load with ease.

The entire length of I-5 the slowest we hit is 55 mph.

In 40+ mph winds the truck and trailer are rock solid.
hoopers
Explorer
Sep 21, 2013
I am probably the only one, but the price seems high. I wouldn't pay full retail for any trailer. Try and get it for a couple thousand over wholesale. Most dealers pay only wholesale for trailers and will sell for a small profit over wholesale.

Here is one free site, though not comprehensive: http://www.seedealercost.com/

If not there, than pay an online website for what the wholesale cost is.
One site is rvguru.com. There are others too. Pay the 35 dollar fee...you will be way ahead of the game.

good luck

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