Road tripping for used TCs
I'm reading a few threads on this topic, but would love to hear some advice on how you all have handled looking/buying TCs that aren't in your immediate area? Here's what I'm currently looking at: ...
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We just went through this buying our fifth wheel. I love a good road trip and have no problem traveling for the right deal, but as are discovering, you never really know what you're looking at until you go and look at it. We set a search radius of 150 miles (about a 2-1/2 hr drive) and left the search running on RV Trader and a few other sites. We wound up buying the camper at a dealer that was about an hour from home. We probably looked at 2 dozen trailers before pulling the trigger on this one.
Also remember that buying long distance means at least 2 trips...one to go look at it and if you like it and make a deposit, then another to go back with the purchase funds and get title from the owner. If the owner is still paying a note on the unit, then you have to deal with the lienholder which may mean another trip to the bank or credit union.
Price of the unit is only one factor to consider when shopping used.
Also remember that buying long distance means at least 2 trips...one to go look at it and if you like it and make a deposit, then another to go back with the purchase funds and get title from the owner. If the owner is still paying a note on the unit, then you have to deal with the lienholder which may mean another trip to the bank or credit union.
Price of the unit is only one factor to consider when shopping used.
