Need Some Advice on Used TT Purchase
Hello All! I'm new to this forum--but knew I could come here and get some solid advice for purchasing a used TT. We're towing with a 2005 Armada (9100 lbs), but in crunching the real numbers---I th...
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Step one, eliminate "Dry weights" from the equation. They are a useless, misleading joke loved only by salesmen. While you probably won't load to the trailers GVWR (with your family you just might), that is the number to consider. If you can find a 30' to 32'bunkhouse that manages to come in anywhere near 6,500# it is either:
A: Very expensive, a high quality build which is about as rare as an honest politician or....
B: A very cheaply built disaster waiting to happen with very little CCC
"A" will be way out of your budget, "B" will work if you use it very lightly and are extremely handy at fixing lots of things. With the Armada and a family of five staying at or under 6500# (mas y menos), is a very good plan. It is a buyers market with lots to choose from so happy hunting and good luck!
As always.... Opinions and YMMV. :C
A: Very expensive, a high quality build which is about as rare as an honest politician or....
B: A very cheaply built disaster waiting to happen with very little CCC
"A" will be way out of your budget, "B" will work if you use it very lightly and are extremely handy at fixing lots of things. With the Armada and a family of five staying at or under 6500# (mas y menos), is a very good plan. It is a buyers market with lots to choose from so happy hunting and good luck!
As always.... Opinions and YMMV. :C
