Considering Purchasing a Used Travel Trailer
Hello, Our family recently decided to take up a new hobby. Weve run the financials on both other hobbies, talked to owners themselves. Now i turn to you for your knowledge. Our list of hobbies is bas...
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Surprised there hasn't been more suggestion on buying from a private party instead of a dealer. When we decided to move up to a TT from our Pop-up, I watched Craigslist and the free Auto/RV Trader magazine for several months. We looked at a few but finally found ours (see my sig) for $4000. It was a one owner by an elderly couple and in excellent shape! So they are out there if you are patient.
Then also consider all the "stuff" you'll need to go along with the initial purchase. I got a $300 cart waiting on Amazon and like I said I came from a Pop-up so already have a lot of camping acessories. Electric brake controler, Sewer hose and clean out, fresh water hose, weight distribution hitch, shore power surge protector, are "needs" then come the "wants" camp chairs, pie irons, dutch oven, fire tri-pod, etc.
Also as far as "money pits", there will be maintenance. Not a matter of "if" but "when" it needs repair, new or used. I was an auto tech and if your husband can work on diesels, fix things around the house, a TT is a piece of cake.
Then also consider all the "stuff" you'll need to go along with the initial purchase. I got a $300 cart waiting on Amazon and like I said I came from a Pop-up so already have a lot of camping acessories. Electric brake controler, Sewer hose and clean out, fresh water hose, weight distribution hitch, shore power surge protector, are "needs" then come the "wants" camp chairs, pie irons, dutch oven, fire tri-pod, etc.
Also as far as "money pits", there will be maintenance. Not a matter of "if" but "when" it needs repair, new or used. I was an auto tech and if your husband can work on diesels, fix things around the house, a TT is a piece of cake.
