Best Tow Vehicle (that I can afford)?
Hello Everyone, We are brand new to RVing and need some advice. We are planning to get a small travel trailer to haul to dog shows. While I understand that diesels are best for towing, we really ca...
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Hi Again, Everybody,
I think my main concerns, other than budget, are: do I sacrifice the convenience of not having to maneuver a TT into a non-pull-through spot and lug everything back and forth versus having a vehicle to get around once we get there. I'm sure, in time, we could make either scenario work for us. There are definitely pros and cons to each.
As for budget, it is really tight. I did find a decent, well-maintained used 12 seat passenger van for just under $7,000 and I'm sure we could get financed for a TT, probably easier than we could get financed for a MH, from the looks of the RV financing companies. I know we could get a nice, used TT for around $12,000. I know the TT is not ideal for our situation but I am willing to make that work for us for the time being, if need be.
If the financing worked out, I think our absolute max for a MH would be about $40,000. Our credit is not fabulous, but not horrible either. Depends on what they think of our debt ratio. Right now I am in nursing school and not making a whole lot as a CNA. That will change in a few years, but we'd like to get going with the RV sooner rather than later. Once I'm an RN, we can definitely upgrade and will have more options available to us. For now, we have to think on a smaller, less grand scale. ;)
Also, thanks for the idea to check around the showgrounds for well-maintained RVs for sale. No doubt about not wanting to waste those show fees, LOL. I know that pain! :S;)
Thanks again for all the valuable input I've received here! You all are great! :)
Carrie
I think my main concerns, other than budget, are: do I sacrifice the convenience of not having to maneuver a TT into a non-pull-through spot and lug everything back and forth versus having a vehicle to get around once we get there. I'm sure, in time, we could make either scenario work for us. There are definitely pros and cons to each.
As for budget, it is really tight. I did find a decent, well-maintained used 12 seat passenger van for just under $7,000 and I'm sure we could get financed for a TT, probably easier than we could get financed for a MH, from the looks of the RV financing companies. I know we could get a nice, used TT for around $12,000. I know the TT is not ideal for our situation but I am willing to make that work for us for the time being, if need be.
If the financing worked out, I think our absolute max for a MH would be about $40,000. Our credit is not fabulous, but not horrible either. Depends on what they think of our debt ratio. Right now I am in nursing school and not making a whole lot as a CNA. That will change in a few years, but we'd like to get going with the RV sooner rather than later. Once I'm an RN, we can definitely upgrade and will have more options available to us. For now, we have to think on a smaller, less grand scale. ;)
Also, thanks for the idea to check around the showgrounds for well-maintained RVs for sale. No doubt about not wanting to waste those show fees, LOL. I know that pain! :S;)
Thanks again for all the valuable input I've received here! You all are great! :)
Carrie
