In the process of buying my first trailer, any advice?

[Georgio1955]

Well I have decided specifically the model of TT that I want and I am ready to take the plunge on my first RV, And quite frankly I would prefer to buy from my local dealer. But I felt like I needed to shop around to get a fair price to make sure I am not paying over market price. One thing I have noted is that it is very difficult to get a dealer to quote a price for a unit. They give you the MSRP and want you to make an offer. One guy I talked to wanted me to put down a refundable down payment to make an offer on a trailer. Anyway it seems to be far less transparent than buying a car, which isn't isn't always the most transparent process either.

Any advice would be appreciated. Since I am looking at a specific company and model, this is a factor as well.

[Oasisbob]

Try to buy local considering warranty service. And there will be. Go to the dealer with your best on line price and ask how close he can come to match. Depreciation on a new unit is cosiderable. Flip side is you get the factory warranty. Shop carefully. You are entering the off season. You may get a good deal.

[path1]

Anyway it seems to be far less transparent than buying a car,

Your right. Some things in this vid might help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_u2JR51_Y

[donn0128]

STOP!!!
Never ever buy new as your first ever RV. Depreciation the second you pull it off the lot could cost you more than a decent used trailer. There is about a 80% chance you will not keep it long enough to break even, so why not start small and used. That way when you decide either the RV life is not for you, or the one you pick just is just not suited to your wants you won't lose your shirt.

[GMandJM]

Georgio1955 wrote:
...One guy I talked to wanted me to put down a refundable down payment to make an offer on a trailer.

That's ridiculous. No money leaves the pocket before you have a written price - including all the dealer fees such as "prep" and "title fees".