New member looking for 1st TT!
Hello campers! Total newbie here, headed out to what looks like a good place to purchase our first TT on Friday. Truck we'll be using is husbands 2014 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi. 2 WD 8 speed. Any general rec...
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I'll go ahead and stick my neck out,
Your on the east coast, Lance, Arctic Fox, and ORV are scarce, and pricey when you do find them.
On the mainstream brands, limit yourself to the ones listed as 19-25 foot boxes, these will generally be under 8000 lbs.
Decide on a budget, and a target set of specs. As others mentioned, weight, is paramount, and consider loaded weight, GVWR not the empty weights the salespeople talk.
In general tin sided are the cheapest , Glass or "Filon" are preferred.
Interiors are similar to any furniture, particle board cabinets with shelf paper fake wood coverings are the cheapest, and deteriorate the fastest, Plywood is better, hardwood is the best.
Built in furniture tends to be cheaper, freestanding tends to be better quality.
Appliances are similar across brands and have similar traits.
Manufacturers ? There are lots of opinions, As a generalization.
Grand Design, K-Z, Jayco, seem preferred, Crossroads, and some lines by the other manufacturers tend to have a more loyal following, and generally better warranties. The warranties are not like a car, you cant just walk in and expect service, its a challenge in many cases. But the three I mentioned seem to have better warranties than many.
Dealers are an issue, most folks seem happier with local mom and pop outfits, Watch the contracts, shipping, handling, prep fees, walkthrough, and documentation are ALL made up. They are not mandated, they are ways for a dealer to pad the bottom line.
In SC one that I know is decent is RV outlet USA in North Myrtle Beach, at least they were when last I spoke with them.
Happy Hunting
Your on the east coast, Lance, Arctic Fox, and ORV are scarce, and pricey when you do find them.
On the mainstream brands, limit yourself to the ones listed as 19-25 foot boxes, these will generally be under 8000 lbs.
Decide on a budget, and a target set of specs. As others mentioned, weight, is paramount, and consider loaded weight, GVWR not the empty weights the salespeople talk.
In general tin sided are the cheapest , Glass or "Filon" are preferred.
Interiors are similar to any furniture, particle board cabinets with shelf paper fake wood coverings are the cheapest, and deteriorate the fastest, Plywood is better, hardwood is the best.
Built in furniture tends to be cheaper, freestanding tends to be better quality.
Appliances are similar across brands and have similar traits.
Manufacturers ? There are lots of opinions, As a generalization.
Grand Design, K-Z, Jayco, seem preferred, Crossroads, and some lines by the other manufacturers tend to have a more loyal following, and generally better warranties. The warranties are not like a car, you cant just walk in and expect service, its a challenge in many cases. But the three I mentioned seem to have better warranties than many.
Dealers are an issue, most folks seem happier with local mom and pop outfits, Watch the contracts, shipping, handling, prep fees, walkthrough, and documentation are ALL made up. They are not mandated, they are ways for a dealer to pad the bottom line.
In SC one that I know is decent is RV outlet USA in North Myrtle Beach, at least they were when last I spoke with them.
Happy Hunting
