Calling all Springdale and/or Coleman owners
The wife and I are currently considering getting back into the RV life. Kids are grown so until grandkids get here it's just us. We really like the rear living room model TT. Preferably with the two r...
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Both are entry level units, Look at the cabinetry and finish on each.
Particle board with a shelf paper type coating will go downhill the quickest, plywood is better, and hardwood frames are better still.
Fastening, staples will pull out easily, nails a little better, and screws are better still. Countertops also vary in similar fashion.
Knowing the dealers you visited if at the Richmond/Ashland show, you should check on "out the door" pricing. Some will add on thousands in fees even on an inexpensive trailer. Examples would be,,,
Delivery $750 - $1500
Dealer prep $450 - $750
PDI or walkthrough of $350
Processing fee of $399
There are dealers that price their units straight up, no fees.
Its possible the show pricing you are being offered is a great deal, but its also possible that you may be getting a lousy deal.
Use the web, search for the exact models that interest you from other dealers, the ones that price their product "out the door" usually say so on their webpages, get some comparasion prices and go from there.
www.rvtrader.com
and
www.rvt.com
both have advanced search functions that will let you check those models.
Good luck.
Particle board with a shelf paper type coating will go downhill the quickest, plywood is better, and hardwood frames are better still.
Fastening, staples will pull out easily, nails a little better, and screws are better still. Countertops also vary in similar fashion.
Knowing the dealers you visited if at the Richmond/Ashland show, you should check on "out the door" pricing. Some will add on thousands in fees even on an inexpensive trailer. Examples would be,,,
Delivery $750 - $1500
Dealer prep $450 - $750
PDI or walkthrough of $350
Processing fee of $399
There are dealers that price their units straight up, no fees.
Its possible the show pricing you are being offered is a great deal, but its also possible that you may be getting a lousy deal.
Use the web, search for the exact models that interest you from other dealers, the ones that price their product "out the door" usually say so on their webpages, get some comparasion prices and go from there.
www.rvtrader.com
and
www.rvt.com
both have advanced search functions that will let you check those models.
Good luck.
