How often do you buy new trailer?
We were having a conversation and this question was discussed. Just wondering....how often, on average, do you guys trade in/buy new trailers and why?
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1991 - first PU, very basic to sleep off ground
1996 - second PU, with small shower to bath kids
1999 - third PU, larger unit with bath/shower and more options
2006 - first TT, 24' entry level unit with no slide and few options
2013 - second TT, 28' with slide and many options
So, we've had 5 different RVs in the past 23 years, so the average is almost 5 years each. And we plan on keeping this current TT for at least 5 years.
Interestingly, every time I've traded in, the dealer has commented on how clean and well maintained the unit was. This has helped me to negotiate a higher trade in value. There were times that we considered purchasing a used RV, but the units we had interest in were either in bad shape or had bad smells (grease, mold, smoke, etc) in them. This was a total turn off for the wife, so we always bought new.
1996 - second PU, with small shower to bath kids
1999 - third PU, larger unit with bath/shower and more options
2006 - first TT, 24' entry level unit with no slide and few options
2013 - second TT, 28' with slide and many options
So, we've had 5 different RVs in the past 23 years, so the average is almost 5 years each. And we plan on keeping this current TT for at least 5 years.
Interestingly, every time I've traded in, the dealer has commented on how clean and well maintained the unit was. This has helped me to negotiate a higher trade in value. There were times that we considered purchasing a used RV, but the units we had interest in were either in bad shape or had bad smells (grease, mold, smoke, etc) in them. This was a total turn off for the wife, so we always bought new.
