Unique Usage -- Looking to Buy

abimarye wrote:

DownTheAvenue wrote:
Read Jayco's warranty, and you will discover it will be voided for people using the RV full time like you will be doing.

This is the best advice ever. Thank you.

I really appreciate the responses. Turning a closer eye to the Grand Designs models and checking them out now.

I AM going to rule out buying used... I think that having a manufacturer warranty with reasonable expectations is definitely going to give me some piece of mind. While understanding the value of the unit it going to drop drastically, I'll be putting so much use into the unit that I need to make sure that if there was an issue that could possibly be covered under a warranty that I have it to fix it.


I did go speak with someone today about the Grand Designs imagine 2150 and whoever suggested that model, it was a really, really great fit. Seems like the interior has someone superior building materials, and I was able to negotiate from MSRP of 32,999 *approx, I don't have paperwork in front of me*, to $24,310. I read their warranty word for word, no exclusions for someone who is looking at it for a semi-permanent residence.




For those concerned about my business choice in purchasing one of these, I can assure you I've thought long and hard and considered all of the financial aspects of the benefits/cons to both continually staying in hotels vs traveling with a camper. After talking with several people in my industry, there are just too many pros that outweigh the cons.



Please keep the advice on units/haggling/etc coming, they truly are helping-- it's how you helped me get a Grand Designs into an ideal price range for me. How long does it take you all to set up/hook up/break down? Is an equalizer hitch a good choice?

Do what you want..

But you do need to consider in most cases you are taking a risk that the manufacturer could void the warranty.. That would mean that every repair cost will be your burden making an already expensive depreciating asset a even bigger hole in the ground that you simply dump money into.

Even IF you manage to get warranty approval, you WILL lose the use of your "home".. The warranty work is done at a authorized dealer.. Very few dealers will allow anyone to live in their dealer lot (that darn "liability thing").. That would mean you would have to find alternate living quarters while repairs are done..

Often times repairs may take weeks or even months due to dealer's service department work load and or parts..

Once in a while some folks end up having to have their RV hauled back the factory.. This happens when repairs are not able to be done at a dealer (like replacing a side wall or other major parts)..

Buying new and having a warranty does not assure you that it will get fixed right the first time or in a timely manor.

But hey, what do I know? I have only been messing around with RVs for 16 years now..

Often times folks mix up RVs with saving money, not realizing the pitfalls that can be a rather expensive mistake.. Once you sign the papers, you HAVE lost money.. And that is before you even take it off the lot.

Buyers remorse in this game can be one heck of a financial loss.

If you have never towed before, you will have a huge learning curve in front of you..