Buying first RV--- doing research
Hello all, I want to first say thank you for any help you can give me. My wife and I live in Michigan. We have owned a boat and kept it in Fort Lauderdale for the last seven years. We have used the...
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I like the road stability of a 5th wheel if you're going with a trailer. My Cedar Creek Silverback is 34 ft. in length so I think you should not go longer than that or you'll be looing at needing a larger tow vehicle. We spend 4 months in Florida in our camper as well as summer trips around Michigan including several music festivals.
When looking for a 5th wheel remember your power as a buyer. There is a large mark up on RVs so you should lowball when possible. When new my Silverback's manufacturer's sticker was about $68K. Got it for about $48. Nearing the end of the season dealers don't want to have too much inventory sitting over the winter here in Michigan.
Also, do some RV searching online. Don't be afraid to look in northern Indiana where most RVs are manufactured. Also, Florida has some large dealers that are willing to dicker on prices. Check out Lazy Days RV down in Seffner, FL. Look for new 2017s for a deal because the 2018s are going onto dealer's lots now.
When looking for a 5th wheel remember your power as a buyer. There is a large mark up on RVs so you should lowball when possible. When new my Silverback's manufacturer's sticker was about $68K. Got it for about $48. Nearing the end of the season dealers don't want to have too much inventory sitting over the winter here in Michigan.
Also, do some RV searching online. Don't be afraid to look in northern Indiana where most RVs are manufactured. Also, Florida has some large dealers that are willing to dicker on prices. Check out Lazy Days RV down in Seffner, FL. Look for new 2017s for a deal because the 2018s are going onto dealer's lots now.
