First-time RVer: new vs used?
Hi, y'all!
My wife and I are just beginning to shop for and learn about the world of RVing, and have narrowed down our search to a small basic TT, around 17-20 feet, to be pulled with our Sequoia. Looks like we can handle anything up to about 3500 lbs, no problem.
There's a limited selection in San Diego where we live, and everything new that we've looked at is in the $17-20K range, which seems pretty pricey. I have been counseled to look for a used trailer, as good deals can be found. Aside from Craigslist, where would you recommend I look? The wife is concerned about used trailers having leaky roofs, aging appliances or other possible hidden damages. How would I go about finding a reliable expert to inspect a used trailer? What are the pros and cons of new vs used that I may not have considered? (Price is obvious).
As an aside, we have looked at and really like the r-pod trailer by Forest River, but my understanding is that they are fairly new products on the market. Anyone have any experience with those? I realize that these are a lot of questions, but any help is appreciated.
Many thanks, Dave
My wife and I are just beginning to shop for and learn about the world of RVing, and have narrowed down our search to a small basic TT, around 17-20 feet, to be pulled with our Sequoia. Looks like we can handle anything up to about 3500 lbs, no problem.
There's a limited selection in San Diego where we live, and everything new that we've looked at is in the $17-20K range, which seems pretty pricey. I have been counseled to look for a used trailer, as good deals can be found. Aside from Craigslist, where would you recommend I look? The wife is concerned about used trailers having leaky roofs, aging appliances or other possible hidden damages. How would I go about finding a reliable expert to inspect a used trailer? What are the pros and cons of new vs used that I may not have considered? (Price is obvious).
As an aside, we have looked at and really like the r-pod trailer by Forest River, but my understanding is that they are fairly new products on the market. Anyone have any experience with those? I realize that these are a lot of questions, but any help is appreciated.
Many thanks, Dave
