Reasons for people to dump their TT
As we go out to buy a tt (we are not buying new), I want to avoid picking up someone else's lemon. What should we be looking for? My husband is pretty handy and can figure out how to fix most things...
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Some people "dump" their RV trailer because it's loaded with known problems. Problems they don't know how to fix or don't want to pay for to fix. One of those "dump and run" situations - because the seller notices the problem (like a leaky window or ceiling corner) and doesn't want the hassle or cost to fix.
Some people "sell" their trailer because they always replace their stuff every 3 years. You might know a few folks like that? re: New vehicle every 3 years, new house every 5 years, new computer every year, new sound system every year?
And some people "sell" their trailer because it simply doesn't fit their "comfort" anymore. For our current 2006 Jayco, we bought it 1.25 years old. The previous owner (single lady with 1 kid) didn't feel comfortable pulling a 29ft behind her 250 Pickup. She traded the TT in for a 25ft 5er. Her new trailer is now shorter and being a 5er, it pulls much nicer (for her comfort). We bought her previously used 29ft TT. It was in perfect shape and so clean, one could almost eat off its floor. And, we didn't have to pay "brand new" selling price for it either. Win-win for her and for my family.
Being a buyer, one has to determine are they "dumping and running" or are they simply "selling" their RV/TT (for valid / honest reasons).
Tip: If buying "pre-owned" from an RV dealer, get them to cover 100% repair costs (re: appliances, leaks, suspension, wiring / lighting, gas flow, etc, etc.) for xx time period. When we bought our Jayco 29ft from dealer, we got them to cover 1 full year of "fix to factory specs" in our purchase contract. Didn't need to exercise this option but it was nice to have within a sales contract.
Some people "dump" their RV trailer because it's loaded with known problems. Problems they don't know how to fix or don't want to pay for to fix. One of those "dump and run" situations - because the seller notices the problem (like a leaky window or ceiling corner) and doesn't want the hassle or cost to fix.
Some people "sell" their trailer because they always replace their stuff every 3 years. You might know a few folks like that? re: New vehicle every 3 years, new house every 5 years, new computer every year, new sound system every year?
And some people "sell" their trailer because it simply doesn't fit their "comfort" anymore. For our current 2006 Jayco, we bought it 1.25 years old. The previous owner (single lady with 1 kid) didn't feel comfortable pulling a 29ft behind her 250 Pickup. She traded the TT in for a 25ft 5er. Her new trailer is now shorter and being a 5er, it pulls much nicer (for her comfort). We bought her previously used 29ft TT. It was in perfect shape and so clean, one could almost eat off its floor. And, we didn't have to pay "brand new" selling price for it either. Win-win for her and for my family.
Being a buyer, one has to determine are they "dumping and running" or are they simply "selling" their RV/TT (for valid / honest reasons).
Tip: If buying "pre-owned" from an RV dealer, get them to cover 100% repair costs (re: appliances, leaks, suspension, wiring / lighting, gas flow, etc, etc.) for xx time period. When we bought our Jayco 29ft from dealer, we got them to cover 1 full year of "fix to factory specs" in our purchase contract. Didn't need to exercise this option but it was nice to have within a sales contract.
