Help deciding on first travel trailer
I have spent at least a year studying up on different RV's, asking a few questions here and reading a ton. The tax return has come and I am finally ready to pull the trigger. I have ruled out 5th wh...
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wmoses wrote:Go Dogs wrote:
Buying used is smart, so if it doesn't meet your needs-you won't have to deal with a big investment.
That is the ONLY advantage to buying used, IMO. There are many downsides also, especially if buying a used trailer with problems and/or which has not been properly maintained coupled with a new owner who is not able / does not have the time to fix what is wrong with the trailer. I am still working and fit into the category of not having the time or inclination to be fixing other folks' problems.
Just saying this so that the OP is aware that RV can be a money pit too. :)
There's another thread running right now that some guy just sunk $19000 into a new TT and now wants to buy a Fiver. He's going to lose some big bucks on that deal. As I said, I've never seen anyone buy an RV at gunpoint. So, not making an initial big investment is sometimes a very worthwhile advantage. Until you know what you need-try to do the smart money thing. Take your time and do a careful inspection on any used units.
