Rear living RV help

you guys are awesome with the feedback i really appreciate it.

I think the wife and I are going to go look at a 2014 puma by palimino its the 31rss model with the rear living.

It is used but seems like a really good price @ $17,500.

I know it wont have the quality of a dutchman or bullet but if its in good shape for this price it may be to good to pass up since the floorplan is real close to what we were looking for.

i think the wife would rather go used seeing how this is our first RV. her thinking is go used and get a cheaper unit to figure out what we like and dont like then in a few years get something nice and fancy.

I have a Dutchman 277RLS, many trailers have that floor plan, it's similar as the one posted on this tread. Sometimes you can tell what kind of disposition a trailer has, just by the letters of the floor plan: for example,my RLS stands for Rear Living Slide. RBS is for rear bunkhouse and so on.

Also, my favorite part of the rear entertainment area is the big picture window. It makes a huge difference, especially when you are in some place with a beautiful view.

My first search shows $19,900 here: http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Stoltzfus-RVs-Inc-2851300/listing/2013-Dutchmen-Rv-Kodiak-291RESL-115044930

When we purchased ours it was at an RV show and we agreed on a price. Since the trailer would take a few weeks for delivery, I had time to do some research. Once the dealer called and told me that we'd have to re-sign paperwork since the dates had changed, I knew my research would have a chance to pay off. I sent an email to my sales rep with about 15 listings from other dealerships for the same RV and the price being lower. Then I told them we need to agree to a better number or we'd just go elsewhere and they accommodated. In the end, many RV dealers are very flexible just to get another unit off the lot.

In cars, I always buys slightly used. With RVs, I prefer to buy new simply for the peace of mind of knowing that I'm the only one thats ever lived in it and maintained it. I'm sure if I moved up to a motorhome I'd consider used just to save a lot of money, but for trailers I think it's worth it to go new if you plan to use it a lot or for a long time. Just make sure you get a good deal, which is usually 30% or more off MSRP.

a 2013 kodiak 291resl

is it worth $22,500? for used....

RavensFan24 wrote:
Our trailer is a Keystone Bullet Premier 30RIPR. Has the rear cinema seats with a fold out couch and tv in the back area. We love it. The TV is also on a swivel mount, so it can tilt and give a nice angle to the cinema seats. That was a key feature for us, as many layouts have the tv at a 90 degree angle to all the seats.

I love this floorplan. to be honest i was hoping to go used to save some money. I really did not want to spend more than $25,000 OTD.

but that floor plan is exactly what we are looking for.

proxim2020 wrote:
This is probably the quickest method.

http://www.rvingplanet.com/finder/travel-trailers-rear-living

Good site to know. Wish We had it when shopping.

This is probably the quickest method.

http://www.rvingplanet.com/finder/travel-trailers-rear-living

Our trailer is a Keystone Bullet Premier 30RIPR. Has the rear cinema seats with a fold out couch and tv in the back area. We love it. The TV is also on a swivel mount, so it can tilt and give a nice angle to the cinema seats. That was a key feature for us, as many layouts have the tv at a 90 degree angle to all the seats.

Almost all manufacturers make a rear living arrangement in one length or another. They are as common as fleas on a dog.

I suggest going to your nearest RV dealerships, several if possible, and scarf up all the brochures you can carry, it will give you a lot to ponder and unlike the computer you can lay them all out on the table at once and compare different MFG's floorplans at a glance.

Then with the brochure of the plans that appeal most in hand go visit them in person.

Then start looking on the net for good prices.