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travelnman
May 01, 2016Explorer
I have switched to KEYSTONE products from an old traditional manufacturer for
better quality and service. One of my most important features is the size of the holding tanks especially the fresh water tank. They are using smaller tanks
now especially in the "light weight TT" and unless you like hauling water back to your campsite make sure the fresh water tank holds at least fifty gals. My 08 has a sixty gallon fresh water tank and that is just about right for two people and a dog. Tank sizes have been reduced because of new gov regulations that full tanks must be used to calculate weight. Yea some people fill their tanks at home and then hit the road, not a good idea unless you drive a semi. I take just enough water to give the dog some water. New RV's also are using nice graphics over fiberglass or plastic fronts which fade within a few years making the unit look ugly and used. They look fantastic when new. Also the interiors are getting darker, my taste is the old light oak look with lighter colors but that's a individual thing. I also like TT with a huge window in back. If the window is on the side your just looking at the camper parked next to you and you get the spy feeling. Also look for TT with the slide over the axels not in front, it puts to much weight on your hitch or tongue when they are in front. Always look under the RV to see what they used to insulate it from the road and weather and likewise the roof. Look for rust. I had a dealer tell me I could not look on the roof
because of insurance regulations, finally they gave in an allowed
me to use their ladder, the roof had damage. These are all just the things I look for in a new or used TT but should help you avoid a
costly mistake.
better quality and service. One of my most important features is the size of the holding tanks especially the fresh water tank. They are using smaller tanks
now especially in the "light weight TT" and unless you like hauling water back to your campsite make sure the fresh water tank holds at least fifty gals. My 08 has a sixty gallon fresh water tank and that is just about right for two people and a dog. Tank sizes have been reduced because of new gov regulations that full tanks must be used to calculate weight. Yea some people fill their tanks at home and then hit the road, not a good idea unless you drive a semi. I take just enough water to give the dog some water. New RV's also are using nice graphics over fiberglass or plastic fronts which fade within a few years making the unit look ugly and used. They look fantastic when new. Also the interiors are getting darker, my taste is the old light oak look with lighter colors but that's a individual thing. I also like TT with a huge window in back. If the window is on the side your just looking at the camper parked next to you and you get the spy feeling. Also look for TT with the slide over the axels not in front, it puts to much weight on your hitch or tongue when they are in front. Always look under the RV to see what they used to insulate it from the road and weather and likewise the roof. Look for rust. I had a dealer tell me I could not look on the roof
because of insurance regulations, finally they gave in an allowed
me to use their ladder, the roof had damage. These are all just the things I look for in a new or used TT but should help you avoid a
costly mistake.
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