as i begin my search i would like opinions on quality
What is say the top 5 in quality for TT's. Such as best resale value, strongest roofs and furniture. I am just wanting some names that I should keep my eyes open for
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I had to settle on a realization about RV's in general.
1) Quality is not at the same level as other industries. (automotive, electronics...etc) hardly ever does a RV work 100% correctly from the line. Buy your dealer, because that's where most of your quality experience is going to be. I have seen people have negative experiences from all brands. Just the nature of the beast.
2) framing- pick your choice, some will only have wood construction(sticks and tin) while others want only aluminum and some line of slick sided trailer.
3) RV furniture and fixtures in general are much less quality than you will find in your home.
4) personal recommendation here.... If this is your first RV don't spends huge amounts in it upfront... Because what you think you want right now may not work for you 6-18 months down the road. There are many many many examples of people going through 2-3 trailers in 36 months because they bought the wrong floor plan.
I nearly made a huge mistake buying an Travel Trailer that was awesome, roomy, tons of counter space, and forum member Mike Up (I think) pointed out that there was hardly any cabinent space. Enough for two but not enough for my family of four. (And this was a bunkhouse!!!)
That leads me to #5...resale value. Go to craigslist right now and tell me how the reasale value looks there? In my area formerly 30,000 TT's are selling for 10-12k and they are 5 years or less old!
Which is why I recommend buying the first RV cheap so you can really figure out what you want. Then spend the $$ when you are confident in a floor plan.
Again JMHO
Thanks!
Jeremiah
1) Quality is not at the same level as other industries. (automotive, electronics...etc) hardly ever does a RV work 100% correctly from the line. Buy your dealer, because that's where most of your quality experience is going to be. I have seen people have negative experiences from all brands. Just the nature of the beast.
2) framing- pick your choice, some will only have wood construction(sticks and tin) while others want only aluminum and some line of slick sided trailer.
3) RV furniture and fixtures in general are much less quality than you will find in your home.
4) personal recommendation here.... If this is your first RV don't spends huge amounts in it upfront... Because what you think you want right now may not work for you 6-18 months down the road. There are many many many examples of people going through 2-3 trailers in 36 months because they bought the wrong floor plan.
I nearly made a huge mistake buying an Travel Trailer that was awesome, roomy, tons of counter space, and forum member Mike Up (I think) pointed out that there was hardly any cabinent space. Enough for two but not enough for my family of four. (And this was a bunkhouse!!!)
That leads me to #5...resale value. Go to craigslist right now and tell me how the reasale value looks there? In my area formerly 30,000 TT's are selling for 10-12k and they are 5 years or less old!
Which is why I recommend buying the first RV cheap so you can really figure out what you want. Then spend the $$ when you are confident in a floor plan.
Again JMHO
Thanks!
Jeremiah
