Need Some Advice on Used TT Purchase
Hello All! I'm new to this forum--but knew I could come here and get some solid advice for purchasing a used TT. We're towing with a 2005 Armada (9100 lbs), but in crunching the real numbers---I th...
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Some of the exact features may have to be adjusted, but I don't this is all that unrealistic.
There are lots of lightweight TT's out there. New would be easier to find a good fit, but there's got be some used ones coming on the market. Take a good look at the deals - you may find a better discount on brand new than the best used price for same features.
Also, knowing the shipping weight is measured (not guess-timated by some sales guy), a smart buyer can calculate out his load of supplies and gear put in the TT along with the people / extras in the vehicle.
If the Armada has a towing capacity of 9K, then figure staying down closer to 7500 is better and will allow for decent load in the vehicle.
Here's a Keystone Bullet specs for a model with front master bed and rear bunks that you can add 1000 / 1500 pounds of stuff and still be withing those guidelines:
Specs for 286QBSWE
Shipping Weight 5298
Carrying Capacity 2232
Hitch 530
Length 32' 10
Height 10' 3
There are lots of lightweight TT's out there. New would be easier to find a good fit, but there's got be some used ones coming on the market. Take a good look at the deals - you may find a better discount on brand new than the best used price for same features.
Also, knowing the shipping weight is measured (not guess-timated by some sales guy), a smart buyer can calculate out his load of supplies and gear put in the TT along with the people / extras in the vehicle.
If the Armada has a towing capacity of 9K, then figure staying down closer to 7500 is better and will allow for decent load in the vehicle.
Here's a Keystone Bullet specs for a model with front master bed and rear bunks that you can add 1000 / 1500 pounds of stuff and still be withing those guidelines:
Specs for 286QBSWE
Shipping Weight 5298
Carrying Capacity 2232
Hitch 530
Length 32' 10
Height 10' 3
