First TT purchase.....do you "get what you pay for"?

I guess the only way to check out a dealers rep is to ask people who have bought from them. All dealers put that little sticker with there name on it somewhere on the trailer. Go to a campground and look for stickers with that dealers name and then talk to the trailer owners. Most of us are more then happy to talk about anything camping related. Again, as for buying new I have never done it or I would gladly tell you anything I could.