Problems found on a new trailer
We have owned 3 FW and now a pop up, all used. We are thinking about getting a new trailer. Not sure yet if we want a TT or 5er. I've read a lot of post on here about people having to take them back f...
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RinconVTR wrote:
New or used...they all have problems. Always have.
I own a Grand Design unit, touted to be one of the highest quality builds out there. They are not! Same issues as other new units.
New trailers are pieced and slammed together as fast as possibly, no matter what the brand name states, using the many of the same major components. Often its the components that fail, not always a build quality issues caused by the name on the trailer.
What you pay for buying new, is getting an unmodified trailer with design and colors you personally prefer. (And of course no one else has lived in it!) Buy used if you want to save big money but compromise on your preferences and anal details.
I reluctantly agree. I always buy new but I'm an 'informed buyer (like Ralph) who goes over any unit I'm about to buy with my hard earned money.. no exceptions.
I haven't an issue buying used and a new mattress (than no one slept on) is a cheap date.
I buy 'em new and keep them for years. Last unit I bought in 2002 and sold this summer. I bought this one last fall and it will be here at least 10 years.
