New Trailer on Dealers Lot for 2 Years?
Hello,
I am looking to buy a new 2023 Lance TT. Should I have any concerns for a trailer that has been sitting on the dealer's lot for over two years? Tires, etc. ? Thanks
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And FWIW, a 2023 frame is likely a 2021 or 22. Post pandemic there was a mad rush to ramp up production often using parts that were different than what they normally used. Add to that, the mass production increase caused a lot more quality issues than normal. And there were a lot of quality issues to start with. And finally, it's worth less once you take it off the lot than a comparable 2025 or 26. But hopefully the price you get offsets the greater depreciation.
Get an independent inspection. It may need resealed, tires may show cracks (you should always replace EOM TT tires with a dependable brand anyway), and any other things that need to be addressed having it sit so long.
Has the price been discounted at least 30% from the 2025/26 models? If so then your savings will make up for the shorter tire life expectancy and whatever else has aged over the last few years.
If not, I would pass and keep looking.
Since a 2025-26 should be 25-30% off, a Covid trailer that obviously no one ones should be cheaper.
If it wasn’t the same price as a nice used few year old one it’s not worth buying.
more issues buying new and dealing with first time repairs and schitty warranty service than buying one that is good to go.
