First timer looking for TT...so confused
Hello all, My wife and I have been long time tent campers, occasionally going with friends in TT and pop-ups. We decided we wanted a TT. I have a truck that has a trailer capacity of about 6000 lbs....
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donn0128 wrote:
Greetings,
Third. NEVER EVER buy new as a first RV. Once you have it home you will start finding stuff you dont like. After a year or two most people trade for their next RV or simply get rid of it. RVs are a huge depreciating asset, so there is no need to throw your money away. Unless that is you like to.
I guess you have to know you, and what is likely for you. We researched and bought new back in 2007. Kept it for 11 years, upgrading last year for two reasons: it was getting old/developing issues, and we had two children (born 2011 and 2013) and our needs changed (wanted bunks for the kids.)
The reality of every camper I've seen is pure disappointment in craftsmanship and quality. Nearly all are cheap and not assembled with long term materials and durability in mind.
Last point, Using your trucks tow rating to shop is risky. TT's are some of the most difficult to tow trailers in existence. It is not like a boat or a flatbed towing a car. High front wall and sides catch wind, heavy tongue weights challenge your tow vehicle.
If you have a 6,000 tow rating, I'd be looking at campers no more than 4,000 empty. What is your tongue weight limit? That is typically the limiting factor of your tow vehicle when towing TT's.
