Thoughts and suggestions appreciated!

donn0128 wrote:
Forget new, buy used as your first ever RV. No reason paying the huge depreciation if you dont know if this will work for you. There are probably a dozen recent threads on this subject. So you might want to search more.

At nearly 50K asking price I would suggest looking at a fifth wheel before deciding. 50K will get you some decent sized fivers the advantage is way more storage, and closet space. Plus better towing.

jarata1 wrote:
That's 4 years off

Blutoyz wrote:
All good advice....I was looking at trailers when I initially signed up on the forum 4 years ago but ended up in an older Class A for my first one ( I am a newbie) this year. You can get some low mile ones for short $$$ that do the job so don't limit yourself to a type until you do some looking, you have plenty of time.

Just my $.02

Dennis Smith wrote:
we bought used and stayed with used units. What everyone said. you need to go out for a month and see what you like and don't like about camping. In the last 24 months we have traveled for 12 months. And we do this in a 18 foot box. But we love the small trailer, easy to pull and park and not so much money. It as all we need.

profdant139 wrote:
New vs. used may also depend on whether you are a "handy" person. If you have never owned a trailer but you are handy with tools, you could probably deal with most mechanical problems that arise. Otherwise, maybe think about a new trailer with an extended warranty. Buy from a local dealer with a good reputation.

And a "starter" trailer is a good idea, too -- not only will you learn "how to trailer," but you will also learn what you want and don't want in your next trailer.

And ask lots of questions on this forum! Some of the answers will be good, some will be grumpy. Don't be deterred. Most of us are actually trying to be helpful. ;)