New TT suggestions

[Tugbball]

My wife and I are looking at purchasing our very first TT. We are looking at these.

Jayco Jayflight SLX8 264BH
Palomino Puma 28FQDB
Forest River Alpha Wolf 26DBH-L

Now as you all know I keep hearing horror stories. So I would like to know if any of you have had experience with these brands or models? I have done a ton or research and I think that I am down to these. But, you all may have more suggestions. Looking for bunks for 5/2 year old boys. Thanks All!

[2012Coleman]

2gypsies wrote:
Since only 2 have given you an answer based on your question, you might want to go to a manufacturer's forum and read all about any issues or good reports. irv2.com has such forums.

It seems you have picked out your choices depending on the floorplan so it would be nice for others to comment just on those choices.

Original post:

Tugbball wrote:
My wife and I are looking at purchasing our very first TT. We are looking at these.

Jayco Jayflight SLX8 264BH
Palomino Puma 28FQDB
Forest River Alpha Wolf 26DBH-L

Now as you all know I keep hearing horror stories. So I would like to know if any of you have had experience with these brands or models? I have done a ton or research and I think that I am down to these. But, you all may have more suggestions. Looking for bunks for 5/2 year old boys. Thanks All!

Seems to me the OP is open to other suggestions - un-wad your panties...

[Ralph_Cramden]

Given those 3 options, two of which are Forest River products, personally I would lean towards the Jayco. That's a personal opinion from a 2 time and current Forest River product owner, who will never patronize that company again.

Not that they build a bad unit per se, but you better look long and hard at the specific one your considering. The one that rolled out the factory door at 11:00 AM may be a POS, the one that rolled out at 11:20 AM may be close to perfect. The consistent thing is if you do have an issue requiring Forest Rivers involvement expect much him hawing, run around, red tape, and at best slow communication. That is if you can get any factory support whatsoever.

[Lwiddis]

OP seems sophisticated and wouldn’t tow overloaded. (Back my opinion up please OP)

[2gypsies1]

Since only 2 have given you an answer based on your question, you might want to go to a manufacturer's forum and read all about any issues or good reports. irv2.com has such forums.

It seems you have picked out your choices depending on the floorplan so it would be nice for others to comment just on those choices.

[2012Coleman]

mbopp wrote:


And check out Grand Design's Imagine 2800BH, they sell a lot of them and I'm happy with our GD. There's also a very active Facebook page for GD and GD Imagine owners, go there & see what people say about GD.

I concur - look at Grand Design's travel trailer line.

[Ralph_Cramden]

mbopp wrote:
Nobody asked so I will - what are you towing it with?

And...........we're off! Lol.

[ScottG]

theoldwizard1 wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
Very first?
NONE of them!
As a first timer your far better off buying used. Let someone else eat the depreciation. Somewhere within the first two years of ownership you will realize either A, you hate the RV life and sell it. Or B, will realize its not what you want and trade for something else. Most of us have bought and sold several RVs over the years for the above reasons.

Concur !

X3!
Rarely do people keep their first rv long. They figure out what they really need or wan't and trade.

[mbopp]

Nobody asked so I will - what are you towing it with?

And check out Grand Design's Imagine 2800BH, they sell a lot of them and I'm happy with our GD. There's also a very active Facebook page for GD and GD Imagine owners, go there & see what people say about GD.

[evanrem]

I bought a 2010 Puma new and had really good luck with it and sold it last spring. Only had to take it to the dealer for a water heater board replacement. Bought another Palomino product and did not experience the same results had a list of repairs including a cracked floor. In the end i don't think it matters brand wise. Go with the unit you like best.

[Tugbball]

Appreciate the advice. But my plan is to buy new. I don’t plan on selling because I need a place to stay when I go to the gulf coast. I own a salt water boat and need a place to stay when I go fishing.

[Lwiddis]

Iraq has a good point. Consider bringing an experienced RVer or pro to help inspect a used TT.

[Iraqvet05]

We bought a Jayco 26BH new 5 years ago and have never returned to the dealer for repairs. There were some minor issues I've fixed on my own but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Jayco. Now that I've had some time to familiarize myself with the systems in a travel trailer, I wouldn't hesitate to look at used units but as a first time user, that maybe daunting.

[theoldwizard1]

donn0128 wrote:
Very first?
NONE of them!
As a first timer your far better off buying used. Let someone else eat the depreciation. Somewhere within the first two years of ownership you will realize either A, you hate the RV life and sell it. Or B, will realize its not what you want and trade for something else. Most of us have bought and sold several RVs over the years for the above reasons.

Concur !

[donn0128]

Very first?
NONE of them!
As a first timer your far better off buying used. Let someone else eat the depreciation. Somewhere within the first two years of ownership you will realize either A, you uate the RV life and sell it. Or B, will realize its not what you want and trade for something else. Most of us have bought and sold several RVs over the years for the above reasons.