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icecoled007's avatar
icecoled007
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013

Looking to buy first toy hauler Advice? Reccomendationd?

Hello,

I am looking to buy my first ever RV. I found a Fun Finder XT-190 and was wondering if you can help provide some insight to me.

I have a 1500 Silverado and am looking for a light toyhauler. The XT 190 looking to fit the bill well. I am looking to haul a Polaris Sportsman 800 which seems to be at the upper hend of the XT190's storage space (48"x83"). I know Cruiser advertises the availabel storage as 50x80. Do you know if my atv will fit at 83" long?

What else should I look for or keep an eye on when buying it? Its a 2008 model and has the original tires on it. The owner said it is about ready for new tires. The owner said the front window has leaked slightly once upon a time and has caused a small amoutn of delamination up front. I am looking to travel 300 miles to pick it up so I have not seen it in person.

He is willing to sell it for $6,500 with the equilizer hitch included. I would be driving around 700-800 miles round trip to get it. Does this sound loke a good/fair/or poor price? He also said the awning has some minor damge to it as well from wind and driving down the road.

Thanks for you help/advice. Sicne this is my first RV and I am new into this I appreciate any advice you have.

How is the build quality of Cruiser RV? Is the delamination up front a mojor concern? It seems hard to find a decently price toy hauler here in Colorado (prices seem higher here then elsewhere). What other brand/types should I look for.

Thanks in advance!
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  • Blackdiamond's avatar
    Blackdiamond
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    If they advertise a storage less than you need why would you go get it....most companies exaggerate things. Best bet would be to have the current owner measure the space.

    Delam could be fine, I would be concerned what other water damage there is that is not visible.
  • Ric_Flair's avatar
    Ric_Flair
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    My advice would be to get a bigger truck first. You won't be able to haul much of any kind with a 1/2 ton.
  • icecoled007's avatar
    icecoled007
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    Thanks guys - I think I will be stuck with this truck awhile. That Fun Finder has a dry weight of only about 3400 lbs.

    My truck has the ability to go to about ~8000 lbs (4x4, 08 w/ towing package)
  • Ric_Flair's avatar
    Ric_Flair
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    As you will no doubt find out, dry weight numbers are next to meaningless
  • Y-Guy's avatar
    Y-Guy
    Moderator
    Oct 08, 2013
    Beyond the weight issue one thing you really need is a good inspection of the RV before you agree to buy it. A good base check list is the Tom Boles' Pre-Delivery Checklist from here. For toy haulers you need to also inspect the fuel station, so bring a gas can with 3-5 gallson to empty into the tank and pump back out. Then inspect the ramp door to see if it's showing signs water damage or cracking.
  • garry_owen's avatar
    garry_owen
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2013
    icecoled007 ;

    wouldn't buy any travel trailer of any kind or size that showed water damage.

    water intrusion can be tricky to repair and stop, easy for more damage to occur that cant be seen and most don't notice or try to fix till damage is done sealing in mould and damage thats ready to haunt you later

    a small stain or bubble on the out side can lead to rotten framing and wet insulation.

    in moffet county for a bit and here is a sight a lot of the locales use.

    http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=231&cat=436&category=142


    im sure you can find a trailer you can use with your truck and quad. 1/2 and 3/4 ratings have become blurred to point of being useless over the years.
  • icecoled007's avatar
    icecoled007
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2013
    Thanks Garry - the owner stated that the fron window leaked a little and caused the delamination. He said nothing else leaks. He said it looks like the hole for the window was cut to large in the factory. He has since resealed it and now it is mostly a non-issue

    Thoughts?
  • TacoMan13's avatar
    TacoMan13
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2013
    I'm in the same boat. Debating a small TH to tow with my Tacoma, or just pull the trigger on a Tundra to get more TH options. Although the payload isn't as much as a 3/4 or 1 ton, the Tundra is an overbuilt 1/2 ton in the brakes/trans/drivetrain dept. I've always been a Toyota fan, this is my 5th Toyota truck ( 4 Tacoma & an early Tundra )
    I've been researching for months now ( still a year away from actually committing on a purchase ) and what I'm finding is add 30-50% to your budget so you'll get a quality RV to KEEP instead of scraping up just enough funds to buy into a substandard one that you'll be trading/selling in less than 5 years. Good luck on the hunt
  • garry_owen's avatar
    garry_owen
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2013
    icecoled007 wrote:
    Thanks Garry - the owner stated that the fron window leaked a little and caused the delamination. He said nothing else leaks. He said it looks like the hole for the window was cut to large in the factory. He has since resealed it and now it is mostly a non-issue

    Thoughts?


    tough call there. you have to depend on his word.

    if he is confident if the repair i would ask him to spray it with a garden hose, or at least a spray bottle, and see for your self whether it still leaks.

    when you first look. smell and see if you can detect a moldy smell. try to get as good a look as you can below the leak. tap, push and feel if the wall feels sound. try a spot on the wall away from to see what it should sound feel like. other than removing inside or out side coverings thats about all you can do.
  • Blackdiamond's avatar
    Blackdiamond
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2013
    TacoMan13 wrote:
    I'm in the same boat. Debating a small TH to tow with my Tacoma, or just pull the trigger on a Tundra to get more TH options. Although the payload isn't as much as a 3/4 or 1 ton, the Tundra is an overbuilt 1/2 ton in the brakes/trans/drivetrain dept. I've always been a Toyota fan, this is my 5th Toyota truck ( 4 Tacoma & an early Tundra )
    I've been researching for months now ( still a year away from actually committing on a purchase ) and what I'm finding is add 30-50% to your budget so you'll get a quality RV to KEEP instead of scraping up just enough funds to buy into a substandard one that you'll be trading/selling in less than 5 years. Good luck on the hunt


    I don't think there is a TH on the market that would be safe to tow with your taco.

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