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โJul-19-2016 03:57 PM
Travel4Life wrote:
I'm looking to buy my first TT in a few months. I am waiting to buy a tow vehicle until I pick a trailer but right now looking at a tow capacity of 9000. I have four kids and looking at quad/tri bed bunkhouse options (Outback 322BH, Jayco, Shadow Cruiser 280QBS as examples). I've been out looking for a few days and wondering the forums but I want to ask -
What do you wish you knew while shopping for a TT the first time?
What easy mistakes should I avoid?
I'm afraid of sinking tens of thousands into a poorly made lemon only to regret it later - but it's hard to tell build quality as a novice - what should I look for?
โJul-19-2016 09:05 AM
Georgia Popcorn wrote:
If you decline the "walk-thru" you get no battery and no propane...As far as "systems" working, that can change after a ride down the highway!
โJul-19-2016 07:46 AM
Georgia Popcorn wrote:I presume by 'walk-thru' you mean something you were charged for? That must depend on the dealer, ours didn't charge us anything extra... battery (still in use) and propane were included in the deal. Maybe that's not the norm..
IF you buy "new" be especially attentive to the "finance guy" when he tries to sell you on extended warranty's, you can get the same thing the dealer offers at SAMS CLUB at a lot less money!!!
If you decline the "walk-thru" you get no battery and no propane...As far as "systems" working, that can change after a ride down the highway!
โJul-19-2016 06:12 AM
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โJul-18-2016 03:22 PM
2012Coleman wrote:
Worst mistake would be to buy the TV based on the tow capacity. Payload is the more important number...
โJul-18-2016 03:18 PM
โJul-18-2016 03:12 PM
TomG2 wrote:Travel4Life wrote:
What easy mistakes should I avoid?
Listening to about half the advice you get on online forums like this. Trouble is, which half. Throw out the most extreme for starters. Disregard the "My way or the highway" crowd.
Check out brand specific forums and look for common complaints and problems. Stay under all tow vehicle ratings. Visit the factory, if that is practical. Shop, shop, shop, there are huge difference's in RV prices out there.
โJul-18-2016 02:42 PM
Travel4Life wrote:
What easy mistakes should I avoid?
โJul-18-2016 02:12 PM
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โJul-18-2016 06:05 AM
Lynnmor wrote:
Quality is poor across the industry, all you can hope for is that they threw it together with materials that are better than the bare minimum.