Essential for a TT buying 1st one
So, we are finally able to purchase our first TT. We will have about $10,000 cash, ideally spend less, maybe even more if perfect. We have a Diesel Excursion 2003, so we can we have good towing po...
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If you have cash in hand I would look to private sale. Used campers in your price range are sittin at the dealer many times because they are rotten trade ins that the past owner did not want to sell out of their yard. A private seller can get more money on a good condition unit than they can on trade in.
Check Craigslist. With a diesel Excursion you do not have to concern yourself so much with weight. 7 - 10 year old, single slide, quad bunk houses in reasonable condition should be findable in your price range. They were all over the place in December / January. Now that camping season is approaching asking prices will creep up but you can still find what you are looking for. I wouldn't get too hung up on being under 30'. Over 30', traditionally built (meaning heavy) travel trailers are going to be easier to negotiate on. Reason is the 3/4 ton and up vehicle required to tow them. Most people that invest in such a vehicle are going to be spending more money and going newer than what you are looking at. I would use that to my advantage.
Check Craigslist. With a diesel Excursion you do not have to concern yourself so much with weight. 7 - 10 year old, single slide, quad bunk houses in reasonable condition should be findable in your price range. They were all over the place in December / January. Now that camping season is approaching asking prices will creep up but you can still find what you are looking for. I wouldn't get too hung up on being under 30'. Over 30', traditionally built (meaning heavy) travel trailers are going to be easier to negotiate on. Reason is the 3/4 ton and up vehicle required to tow them. Most people that invest in such a vehicle are going to be spending more money and going newer than what you are looking at. I would use that to my advantage.
