1st time buyer (TT)

SoundGuy wrote:

Bammer4 wrote:
My wife and I are looking at buying a new TT this weekend and I wanted to know from experienced RVers what kind of little things we should look for in the TT.

Overwhelmed Newbies

You didn't ask, perhaps because you're newbies, but the place to always start is with your tow vehicle ... what have you got and have you yet determined exactly what it can safely tow? :@

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X2 on this

Wife and I had a good salesman last summer when we bought our 1st TT.

He asked these questions

What's ur towing vehicle? He looked up specs
What's your budget?
What type of floor plan? Couples model or do u have kids?

After this info he narrowed down about 30 choices on the rv lot down to 3 to choose from.

He spent time in each of the 3 units with us going over details then suggested we go back thru all 3 just wife and I and talk it over.

We both liked 1 of the 3 the best.

We spent a whole day there then agreed to go back the following weekend to finish the deal and take delivery with financing and paperwork

8 months later we are still happy with the choice.

Early on I realized that I needed to learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair as needed. Including plumbing, electrical, roof etc etc. i have learned what's going on on our TT from bumper to bumper. if you have to deal with ANY rv dealer service dept be prepared to wait along time for service. Service departments can't keep up with demand. Here in North Carolina most are booked out 2 months for appointments. Rv industry is booming. That's the downside but honestly by learning you can take care of most things yourself. Rv maintenance has become a hobby in itself. You will encounter problems regardless of what you buy. Rv' s and travel trailers are rolling earthquakes. Not brick and stick homes.