Brand New, Just beginning process
Hello! Empty nesters looking into first traveler trailer purchase and already overwhelmed. Is there a really good resource/guidebook to navigate through all the brands, models, best/worst years, revie...
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Since you are not planning on buying new, totally avoid going to "RV shows", those will be a waste of your time or result in you blowing your budget by having to have a certain model/layout.
Buying anything right now whether new or used is going to be extremely expensive so your timing for getting into camping is not good in this respect.
Throw out the price guides, they truly do not mean a thing, folks selling used RVs are getting top dollar because the demand is high and supply of used units is very low.
Your gonna have to go with "gut feeling" on the price, it is what you and the seller can agree to and both fell comfortable with.
Your going to have to make a few concessions, you may not get your choice on layouts, colors and so on.
Start searching your local Craigslist.org postings, just be very leery of any listing that seems way out of this world too low, those are scammer posts and they are not bashful about stealing your money. Scammer listings often are easy to spot, typically they use really odd dollar amounts like $2001, $2102 and so on. Very few legit sellers bother with listing a $5,000 item for $5001..
Be careful of any seller that wants to ship a RV to you, those are scams.
Same goes for sellers asking for payment to be in giftcards, Walmart green cards, Western Union or any other untraceable and unreversable payment that is not cash and in person.
You can also drive around your area, I scored my current TT just because it was on my way to work and it was put out in the yard with a for sale sign on it.
Ask your friends to watch out for used trailers for sale, they may see a yard one for sale.
As far as leaks goes, yeah ALL RVs are subject to leaks, basically if it isn't leaking now, it will be eventually. Just be aware of possible long term water damage to ceiling or paneling. Warps or discoloration is typical signs of long term leaks. Check the floor at the door, near or around the fridge for weak spots and paneling around corners the windows for warping, discoloration or being soft.
Buying anything right now whether new or used is going to be extremely expensive so your timing for getting into camping is not good in this respect.
Throw out the price guides, they truly do not mean a thing, folks selling used RVs are getting top dollar because the demand is high and supply of used units is very low.
Your gonna have to go with "gut feeling" on the price, it is what you and the seller can agree to and both fell comfortable with.
Your going to have to make a few concessions, you may not get your choice on layouts, colors and so on.
Start searching your local Craigslist.org postings, just be very leery of any listing that seems way out of this world too low, those are scammer posts and they are not bashful about stealing your money. Scammer listings often are easy to spot, typically they use really odd dollar amounts like $2001, $2102 and so on. Very few legit sellers bother with listing a $5,000 item for $5001..
Be careful of any seller that wants to ship a RV to you, those are scams.
Same goes for sellers asking for payment to be in giftcards, Walmart green cards, Western Union or any other untraceable and unreversable payment that is not cash and in person.
You can also drive around your area, I scored my current TT just because it was on my way to work and it was put out in the yard with a for sale sign on it.
Ask your friends to watch out for used trailers for sale, they may see a yard one for sale.
As far as leaks goes, yeah ALL RVs are subject to leaks, basically if it isn't leaking now, it will be eventually. Just be aware of possible long term water damage to ceiling or paneling. Warps or discoloration is typical signs of long term leaks. Check the floor at the door, near or around the fridge for weak spots and paneling around corners the windows for warping, discoloration or being soft.
