Newbie needing advise

[Mommato3]

Hi all, I'm Tricia, new here and new to RVing. We've gone once with a borrowed TT and we loved it and are now in the process of getting our own. We are looking right now at a a Puma 30FBSS. We have 3 kids, 14,12 & 10 so we liked the idea of the 3 bunks and the outdoor kitchen. We will be pulling whatever we get with my husbands Dodge 3500 MegaCab. Any advise, pros or cons to this trailer or even a better trailer for us to consider would be greatly appreciated.

[drae0814]

You got the right truck now find a great TT i found starting out used is the best way. Go out and have fun this will give you time to find out what you like and dont like and you can save alot of money then in a couple of years you buy what you know you want i got to tell you if you love RVING this wont be your last RV i am on my 3rd TT now. And this still might not be my last one.

[Oaklevel]

We have owned 2 Pumas the one we have now is a toyhauler the other was a 25' fifth wheel..... Love them both......... Pumas are reasonably trouble free...... highly recommend them........ a dealer friend told me that if he only could sell one brand it would be Pumas as they rarely need any serious work with normal maintenance (He is right as far as I am concerned).

[snowdance]

Welcome to RVing. Like others said spend some time looking. And as also said large rigs are very limited as to where they can go. Travel with them is often a problem so you can not go many of the places you would like. In general they are kind of freeway rigs or nice rigs for spending time in your local spots that can handle them.

[rfryer]

If you’re new at this I wouldn’t jump too quickly. Go to RV shows and dealers, look at a lot of TT’s, and get somewhat educated before you commit. I’d even consider a nice, well taken care of used unit the owner has already taken the big depreciation hit on. Most people don’t really know what they want until they’ve used a unit for awhile, and then they find they want something else and take a hit to replace it.

And a comment I always feel compelled to make to newbie’s, know where you want to camp. A big unit is great for space and amenities, but the downside is it may be difficult to travel the scenic roads and get in the less developed campgrounds. And there will be fewer campsites available and you may find yourself planning trips and making reservations. Commercial parks should be fine and if that’s the plan, go for it; you have the TV to pull about anything you want. Good luck with your decision.

[John_Wayne]

Also look used..

[WyoTraveler]

Don't be in a hurry to buy. Go to rv shows. Just look don't buy. Check out all discount rv places on internet like generalrv.com and pplmotorhomes.com. You can get a better idea what you really want and need in a TT. Don't just go to one dealer and expect them to give you the best price. Shop. Look at everything available. Is cold weather camping important? Maybe you want enclosed and heated tanks.

[fla-gypsy]

Learn all you can about towing, WD hitches, and the trucks ratings (all of them) and make good decisions