Taking the step of buying our first TT and wanted some input. We know that we want a BH style, 29-31 ft, slides on backside, and an electric awning. I've been going to the auction locally and just missed a 14 Jayco swift 287bhbe. I'm not apposed to used and recognize the markup on TT's is astronomical. Locally, we have a place that sells Forest Rivers at wholesale. Thoughts on them? After awhile they all start looking the same. Thanks in advance

Welcome! For specific answeres on a FR you may want to visit their forum ( Forest River forum). The best TT is the floor plan which serves your family the best! Electric awning.....yes! While you await some replies use the search function here, tons on info.What type of vehicle will you be towing with?

Stan3718 wrote:Locally, we have a place that sells Forest Rivers at wholesale. Thoughts on them?Where is "locally"?Teach

Hi and welcome to the forum.Actually, they are pretty much the same. We are on our second FR (Rockwood) trailer and have been very pleased with both. No major issues. Just regular maintenance. Jayco has a good reputation. Manual awning on our HTT and electric on the current one. LOVE the electric!!! Also electric tongue jack that you can likely buy after purchase and do the 30 min max install yourself and save a bunch. Absolute "Gotta Have"!Suggest you start a list with the things you must have, don't care either way and don't want. Know ahead that the things on your must have may not actually happen, so be prepared to be flexible. Agree on a floorplan that works for you. Consider how many will be camping on a regular basis and try to have beds available at all times for those....making up a sofa or dinette on a regular basis gets old very quickly. You don't mention what your tow vehicle is and it's capacities. Also consider that you'll need a WDH with sway and a brake controller. Several good hitches - Equalizer is very popular. Had that for our first trailer and changed to a Blue Ox 1000 for this current one and prefer it over the Eq. Prodigy is pretty much the standard brake controller for most.You mentioned a local dealer selling wholesale...would that be RVWholesalers or RVDirect?? We bought both from RVW and recommend them highly. We saved over $4000 after travel expenses to pick it up on our first trailer and more on the current one. We live in West TN. Regardless, you can do a lot of searching on their websites...lots of models, floorplans and pictures. Saves driving all over the country until you've got some definite ones to look at.Good luck in the search. Lots to look at and ponder. You can get answers to most questions right here. Happy Thanksgiving.

Hey Stan, we're actually on our first trip with our new BH; our first TT. We bought our Jayflight 32BHDS in Oct after spending several months looking hard but a couple of years poking around. Yes, after a while they all look the same; on the surface. We looked at just about every manufacturer and zeroed in on Cougar and Jayco, ultimately going with the Jayco. I was sold on the construction and the willingness for the company to back it up with a 2 year warranty. There is an incredible markup but I feel we got a good deal buying new. As for the trailer it just depends on how you want to use it. We normally vacation (5 plus days) three times a year and wanted the trailer to meet that demand. Plus the occasional weekend get-a-way. Completely replacing hotels/condos/rental houses. Plus we wanted the option to be able to camp in colder weather (it's gotten in the teens here and nothing's froze). All of that drove the options package we picked.Your tow vehicle is the next limiting factor. We were lucky in that our desire matched our capability with this regard. We haven't used all of our options but we have used the electric awning. It was nice to kick out from inside before a light snow started falling to keep the steps from getting ice.I am very happy with the Jayco on our shakedown trip. No major issues and pleasant suprises on how useful some of the features are.

Sorry. Local is Southwest OH. Jeff Couch RV Nation

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Rosscoe40
Explorer
Nov 27, 2014
Grey Wolf 26DBH by Forest River is pretty nice out at Holman in Batavia. My brother is looking at that one to buy. It is affordable with lots of features. I like the double bunks and big fridge.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Nov 27, 2014
Dutchman also makes a bunkhouse
http://dutchmentravel-trailers.com/261bhs.html
RV Wholesalers RVW is a good place to start for seeing actual models.
Herself and I narrowed our search by looking at the floorplans on the main websites of the manufacturers and picking out those that appealed to us. We then visited the rigs in person. Don't forget to check clothing closet space. With kids you'll need it.
ttsr4us
Explorer
Nov 28, 2014
Do not be afraid to bargin. I got 25% off an in stock 2015 Airstream with a break even cost of a Reese Dual Cam hitch fitted and a few other goodies (more than the usual hose etc) thrown in.

I'm sure I'd have got more off another brand.

Make sure you get the price first with all the options included then go for it.
_tiredTeacher
Explorer II
Nov 28, 2014
dadmomh wrote:
You are just about 2 - 3 hours away from RVW. Definitely suggest you spend some time on their website....might find just what you want and save a bunch of $$$$. They're in Lakeview....north on I-75 to Hwy??(Rt. 33Indian Lake is all of 10 minutes from RVW and the perfect place for the first night or so to really go over everything.... We found a couple of minor things on our Rockwood 2604, called RVW that afternoon, went by the next morning and we were out in maybe 30 minutes...Figure about 30 - 35% off their listed MSRP...maybe better this time of the year.
That was my experience with them. We did Indian Lake as a shake down. RVW encourages buyers to do that before heading home.

Teach
dadmomh
Explorer
Nov 28, 2014
Bingo!, Route 33. Old brains forget details like that. Is Indian Lake open for electric only camping in the winter???
michigansandzil
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
We have a shadow cruiser. Bought it a few years ago and still haven't found anything we like better.

Try going to RV shows in your area where you can actually walk in the units and see what you like and what you don't.

FWIW, we bought new and haven't regretted it. I'm always concerned about how past owners have maintained, or rather not maintained, their rigs. I know weather or not I have maintained my roof or if it has leaked, etc.

Good luck whatever you decide.
USMC1833
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
Stan I have a 2007 Rockwood 8318SS. It has a rear bunkhouse and has worked great for my five year old twins. I live up in Columbus and looking to try and sell the TT due to my new job. Let me know if your interested.
sher9570
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
michigansandzilla wrote:
We have a shadow cruiser. Bought it a few years ago and still haven't found anything we like better.

Try going to RV shows in your area where you can actually walk in the units and see what you like and what you don't.

FWIW, we bought new and haven't regretted it. I'm always concerned about how past owners have maintained, or rather not maintained, their rigs. I know weather or not I have maintained my roof or if it has leaked, etc.

Good luck whatever you decide.

We have an '06 and I haven't seen one yet that I like better mostly because ours just feels solid, have had zero issues with it and can't think of one reason to trade it or sell it.
It fits us perfectly so whatever you find that "fits" you and your family is what will be perfect for you!

Sher
Stan3718
Explorer
Dec 02, 2014
I think we have overwhelmed ourselves with shopping. We really like the Lacrosse. We have looked at several new and used. Im going to the auction again this week to see whats available. Again, Thanks for the responses.
Stan3718
Explorer
Dec 07, 2014
I ended up going to the ADESA auction Friday and came home with a 2014 Keystone Hideout 28bhs. A few things to do to it, but got a good buy on a very clean camper. Looking forward to using it.

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