We looked for 5 years for our first pop-up. We looked for 2 years for our first, second and 3rd travel trailer. We looked at a multitude of brands and models, and had discussions with more RV salesmen than I can possibly remember. I did my own research too. I knew when to walk, and I knew when to negotiate, and I new when to finally find the camper and the deal that worked.
It takes time, it takes effort, it takes energy, it takes thick skin, it takes will power, it takes patients, it takes research, it takes good financing, good credit, and a good frame of mind. It's not easy purchasing an RV. It's not for the faint of heart, or anyone who thinks their RV is an investment and they can flip it some how and get a return on it some day. Nope! That will never happen.
As one dealer told me, people who purchase RVs are usually very happy people because in order to purchase an RV you have to have a certain amount of "disposable" income. Which means, people who purchase RVs have a good enough income for their life style they can afford to spend money on an item that is pure luxury, non-essential, and often times, makes no sense. He was right.
We all DO have to shop wisely, look for the best deal, and really evaluate the financial constraints owning an RV occurs. We have to be responsible with our money.
All of this takes TIME! And I think you need more time to continue researching, learning, and weighing the cost of a very expensive endeavor that will not return nothing on your investment, except intangibles like memories, comradely, and sense of joy and fun time experiences.
You're not buying a car, you are buying a life-style!
