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annakwlee
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Jun 05, 2014

Buying first TT - New or Used?

Hello! We are a family of 5 with three small children (ages 7,6,2) and we are wanting to buy a travel trailer - doing alot of research - and wondering if we should buy new or used. New we are thinking of the 2015 Keystone Passport Grand Touring 2920BH (quad bunks in the back) but have read some negative reviews of Keystone. Buying used seems like its a toss-up too. We are so very new to this world and are hoping for some insight into how we should buy.

We do not have a tow vehicle yet either. Needing to purchase that too. Thinking of a 2007 Suburban LT 2WD, can that tow this TT? TT max weight 7200. Our research shows seems to indicate that Chevy Suburban can tow 8200lbs.
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    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2014
    Even if you get a great deal on a 2015 model, you will lose something like 30% of the value just driving off the lot.
    Also, most people buy the "wrong" rig, for them, the first rig they buy. Too small, too large, something will be wrong.
    It is harder to find something "just right" used. But if you buy the wrong "used" rig you will lose far less.
    Lastly, ignore the "dry" weight of the rig, only pay attention to the max GVW of the rig.

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