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Slowmover wrote:
The trailer paid for is where the cost savings come in. But not with a conventional box trailer. The reason I've stayed with one of the Airstream cousins from years ago. No depreciation, and no rot given some maintenance.
Slowmover wrote:
It is the upfront costs that are critical. A wood box trailer might last ten years if moving around is contemplated. They're built for a six year lifespan (normal length of first ownership), and eventually rot in place in some field or some back lot trailer park. Thus, one winds up having to replace them pretty often (as I see it).
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โJul-13-2015 06:12 PM
GMandJM wrote:
Have you checked NADA to see if that price is fair/reasonable?
The listing doesn't say what options are included. If bare bones, it has an average retail of about $6k. Have you checked your bank or credit union to see if they will loan that much on it? Or is this going to be a cash deal?
You also don't mention what you're going to tow with and if you KNOW it's suitable to tow that specific TT. (Don't just rely on your salesman saying that you can.)
You also don't mention where you might be going. Many TTs do not do well in cold climates and the price of propane to heat it in the winter s an expense you'll have to factor in.
That said, I can totally relate to you wanting to take your home along with you. I met someone last year who is a ranger "up north" in the warmer months and will be working in The Everglades next winter. The kind of set up you're talking about would work for him.
No advice other than check your facts and realistically gauge your circumstances see if it's really "do-able" for you.
โJul-13-2015 06:06 PM
toedtoes wrote:
First, it will never be an "asset" - you will never make more money selling it than it cost to live in it. It will never gain in value. Even paying twice the payment, you'll lose money.
Two, add your RV lot fees to your $260 RV payments and you're looking at $610 per month. Not a huge savings. In addition, any problems with the TT are at your expense - problems with an apartment are at the landlord's expense.
Then you have to consider the tow vehicle - is your current vehicle big enough to handle towing the trailer (even on a seasonal/yearly basis)? Will you have to buy a different vehicle to tow it? Add on that cost.
Then you have to consider winter - will you be in areas that get below freezing? If so, you have to consider that RVs often don't have wrapped pipes or other cold weather protection. How will you handle those freezing temperatures? Also, if there will be below freezing winters, the RV parks may close during those times.
My general advice is that if you are looking at living in an RV to save money, don't do it. You won't save enough to make it worthwhile. If you are looking at living in an RV because you want the freedom to move around, then it might be a good deal.
โJul-13-2015 05:54 PM
Dakota98 wrote:
Will you be in any harsh winter environments, living in the TT ?
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โJul-13-2015 04:36 PM
toedtoes wrote:
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My general advice is that if you are looking at living in an RV to save money, don't do it. You won't save enough to make it worthwhile. If you are looking at living in an RV because you want the freedom to move around, then it might be a good deal.