Our First TT, will it be a hobby nightmare?
We are 2 weeks away from buying our first TT and we are not sure if this will be a nightmare or everything we dream about? We have our own business and can work from the office or a cruise ship, so...
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As stated above, don't sign or pay until the dealer has demonstrated that all systems are fully functional. This alone will make the first year of ownership so much easier. It helps if you are handy with tools as most issues during the warranty period are minimal and can be easily repaired by yourself. TTs are not as complicated as motorized RVs with most plumbing and electrical problems easy to diagnose.
It's been nearly 8 years since we purchased our current TT and I have attended to all the minor issues by myself in lieu of taking it to the dealer and having it sit for who knows how long. Then when they do get to it, more than likely they will not spend the time and energy to repair it as well as I would. Our dealer's service dept. had no problem giving me the part or advice to make the repair even under warranty as they receive very little compensation from manufacturer for doing warranty work.
Most of the issues are loose plumbing fittings or electrical connections, and maybe a screw or nail working itself out of a piece of trim or wall panel. As for roof leaks, simply have a couple of tubes of Dicor lap sealant onboard and every few months pop up on a ladder and apply a bead to any visible cracks. The self leveling formulation will fill the crack and become one with the rest of the seam sealant.
I didn't give much thought to the upkeep and maintenance of an RV when purchasing our new rig, plus I found it fun keeping the old girl in good running order. Have done many mods improving the overall livability of our rig and had a good time doing so. Our kids are mostly grown and don't make as many trips as in the past. That's OK because now my DW and I can gear our RVing to things we like to do without worrying if the kids will be bored. Here's hoping you love the lifestyle as much as we have, we are thinking of getting a new rig here in the near future better suited for couples.
It's been nearly 8 years since we purchased our current TT and I have attended to all the minor issues by myself in lieu of taking it to the dealer and having it sit for who knows how long. Then when they do get to it, more than likely they will not spend the time and energy to repair it as well as I would. Our dealer's service dept. had no problem giving me the part or advice to make the repair even under warranty as they receive very little compensation from manufacturer for doing warranty work.
Most of the issues are loose plumbing fittings or electrical connections, and maybe a screw or nail working itself out of a piece of trim or wall panel. As for roof leaks, simply have a couple of tubes of Dicor lap sealant onboard and every few months pop up on a ladder and apply a bead to any visible cracks. The self leveling formulation will fill the crack and become one with the rest of the seam sealant.
I didn't give much thought to the upkeep and maintenance of an RV when purchasing our new rig, plus I found it fun keeping the old girl in good running order. Have done many mods improving the overall livability of our rig and had a good time doing so. Our kids are mostly grown and don't make as many trips as in the past. That's OK because now my DW and I can gear our RVing to things we like to do without worrying if the kids will be bored. Here's hoping you love the lifestyle as much as we have, we are thinking of getting a new rig here in the near future better suited for couples.
