Creative Ideas?

Trailer Newbie wrote:
My situation is unusual. We want a good trailer for a single, 6-month trip. We won't need it after that. Given what I've heard in this forum about resale values, I'm searching for a way to make this economically feasible. I can't afford to spend $20k - $30k without the ability to get most of it back at the end.

A lease might make sense, but I understand that due to the depreciation, it's not even an option. The rental rates I've seen are outrageous for an extended trip, so that's out. Do any of the dealers have anything like a "buy-back" plan? Does anybody have any creative ideas?

Thanks again for all the help!

Lots of opinions and facts born of experience in this thread. But, I think you might still be able to do what you want. Depending on what that is. There are several unanswered questions yet. For example, do you already have a tow vehicle? What is it? What size camper are you looking for? It is possible to buy a brand new entry level camper for less than $10,000.00. They are very much entry level, but what do you care? You aren't looking for something to keep for ten years or more.
One of my campers is a Summerland Mini. It's 17 feet long and is truly half ton towable without a weight distribution hitch. For two people it's actually very comfortable. The biggest downside is the refrigerator is apartment (or hotel) sized, so won't hold a whole lot of groceries.
I should think that after six months you should be able to get at least $6k of your $10k back.