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Re: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
I think we will be ok with 74 in bed, I would prefer a standard queen, but I get hot feet at night anyway, let them hang out! Thanks for the northwood back up, I like their construction, jayco seems well built too though, but maybe not as rugged. Any thoughts on negotiating that right price for a used one, private or on a lot? Rv guides like nada do not seem too helpful.284Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
Thank you for your replies. It appears I could buy the new outdoors rv 20fq for about $25k, but we have and will keep looking for a used one. One I found is in another state from us, it's a 2013 20fq and the guy is underwater, says he owes $23k, is asking $20k, says he won't go lower than what the dealer with give him, $17k, all along I'm thinking like $15-$16k, but sound like a difficult buying situation.284Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
donn0128 wrote: RVing is a lifestyle. ALL RVs need care and maintenance. Being an aircraft mechanic, you already understand not to climb into an airplane that has not had anyone look after it. RVs are all the same. They need to be looked at, seams sealed, loose things fixed, new bits and,pieces added or replaced to make it better suited for you. If your looking new, two dealers I would suggest are Thunder RV in LaGrande and Apache Camping Center in Portland. When we were shopping Apache matched Thunders price. But Thunder being nearly next door to the factory is hard to beat. Northwood builds some really stout RVs made for our region. No RV will have any resale value, so wipe that notion out of your brain. New RVs drop roughly 30% the first year and keep dropping every day you keep them. To even come close to break even point you need to keep one for at least 15 years. Thats one main reason most of us suggest your first RV to be used. That and the fact that most first timers ideas change within a year or so, and they either move to something else or get out of the lifestyle. No matter what you choose remember, terms,like dry and shipping weights are useless. So please be sure to size your tow vehicle to match tye worst case. Same as,with an airplane. You would never load a thousand pounds of people into an ultralite. Thank you, I appreciate it! I will check them out, I did just email apache today, Ill look into thunder. I am realizing owning a rv is going to be a loss financially, though a gain in memories made. I am not afraid of preventive maintenance, thats what I do, but why buy a basket case vs something solid? thanks again289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
Lwiddis wrote: "I do not plan to buy for short term use, I would prefer to buy with confidence in keeping for 5 years at least." And then, "Been searching for used TT,.." And you are not interested in maintenance? The words "used" and "not in the short term" together or apart equal "maintenance." The roof, the tires, the water systems, the undercarriage, the 12 and 120 volt system, AC, heater, fridge etc. RVing may not make you happy and keep you out of a tight spot. dear lord dude chill out, you have added nothing here, move on quietly. You don't understand I weight all of my options, used or new, if you don't have anything positive to add then... I know maintenance better than most people, period, that is my job. Why would i want to buy a rv known to require more maintenance than another? sheesh, really starting to regret joining this dam forum.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
I also am impressed with Sonic, by venture RV, seems like they're doing what's right, though options are limited, I like it! Been searching for used TT, it's tough finding a well cared for one, yea, people list them high, I guess that's to be expected.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
donno128 Northwood product really stands out to me as something different, a excellent type of different. How would one consider resale value of a northwood product compared to the industry? I do not plan to buy for short term use, I would prefer to buy with confidence in keeping for 5 years at least. as far as pessimism goes, I would like to buy a rv with confidence that there wont be a slew of problems to follow. if being care free is your style , great! I am not one to let things slide with a care free lifestyle. So when flaws in a new rv stand out to me, I take note; it reflects the core quality of the craft. Thank you everyone, and everyone to follow, for your advice65Views0likes0CommentsTravel Trailer: Making a decision based on value, first buy.
My wife and I have been looking at travel trailers for a year now, we want to be able to hitch up on any given weekend and go anywhere. Its just us, maybe our dog, we only know tent camping and are tired of its woes. Living in oregon means a lot of rainy or damp days. I am a aviation mechanic by trade, I'm very quick to see defects of any kind, very hands on, and a lover of quality craftsmanship for dollar paid, (value as I call it). Money is a slight concern as we don't want to put ourselves in a tight spot, we have done more hoteling it lately which gets expensive; looked into rvs thinking it may be a money saver, but have decided that though it may save money, it's really a lifestyle, you need to enjoy it, there are many hidden costs, insurance, increased mpg, hookup fees, maintenance fees, etc. But we are still interested. This is my fist post on any forum, i'm interested in others thoughts. With our heads spinning we have looked at so many trailers, and I have spent countless hours further researching brands and companies online. Thanks to you all! We really like simple, prefer no slides (more to maintain/break/leak), love big windows in the back for the views, and are intrigued by aluminum framing to minimize rot, if there was a leak (there will be...). We like what we see with Outdoors RV 20FQ, its a bit short on space, but I dont want to go up to a 25 fter. The other is a Keystone Passport 234QBWE, i'm disappointed every time I step in one (three so far, same model), they're full, and I mean FULL of poor craftsmanship, bad blemishes, nails sticking out, doors way out of alingment, screws literally falling out, etc. But it's a lower price point. Weve looked at many others. were at the point of looking at models with slides, but they lack big windows and feel like your in a box. I like that outdoors rv is made in oregon, money staying here in our state, and they have the 1-2-3 warranty. It's just rough seeing the price at $26k. the passport is like $19k, and looking at used ones has been a joke, its either priced the same as a new one, or abused, and not worth it. What are we missing? Is there a best value manufacturer? No pride of craftsmanship even in the cheaper trailers? Thoughts? Advice? My wife an I feel like we're in a spinzone.8.3KViews0likes34Comments
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