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Dougcox20
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Aug 27, 2019

Don’t know anything

I’m gonna buy a travel trailer and something to tow it with. Should I buy new or used? What brands are the best? I plan on doing full time. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
  • Get down to an RV show. Walk through some trailers. Do not buy anything. Give us your thoughts. We can then estimate what vehicle can pull what you are thinking about.

    Unless money is easy I always recommend starting with a preowned RV. Probably same for the truck.
  • 1. Buy or select the TT first...then match a TV to it.
    2. Think TV "payload" first and then TV max tow weight.
  • 1. Used since first year deprecation on TT and TV are high.

    2. Look for a floor plan with lots of storage -- not a brand name.

    3. Get a Hensley Arrow or ProPride hitch.
  • Yes a little more info, 'full time, lots of travelling or stationary most of the time. Single or family in the RV, needs work station or something else.

    My suggestion would be to start with a used unit, new unit kinks should be worked out, How much do you want to spend? If used and you decide that you don't like the life style, not as much money invested.

    Get or decide on a particular RV first, then look for a tow vehicle. Go at least size bigger on the tow vehicle than you would need for that trailer. i.e. if a 150/1500 is adequate to tow the trailer, look at 250/2500 or even 350/3500 series that will make for a more relaxed tow, and may accommodate your next trailer when you decide your original choice is TOO small.

    Ken
  • Could use a little more information... Is money an object? How big a travel trailer?