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Re: Purchase Price advice on 2 yr old New TT
Wow, some excellent advice from all of you. Thanks to you all! A) Yes, this is model is currently on the top of our list. We are checking it out because it's what we think we want, the "deal" makes it attractive. It has everything we need and a few we don't. We have a show tomorrow to check out other locally available brands, this model may or may not be present. B) A point blank question "has it ever been slept in" is superb, thanks! C) National RV dealers want about $17K +/- $100 for new, and I have to go get it. This one is four hours away. Locally it is a little less than $18K. $14.5K seems reasonable to me. D) Humm, I have a hard time confronting people with things like: It needs new tires, you must caulk the roof, etc. But that's me and I know it. When we go look at it both of us will be able to gauge the seller for honesty and forthrightness. Neither of us will buy from a pushy salesperson who is not on the up and up. E) Sounds like an excellent idea to get dirty and crawl around and under the thing. I may not know what I'm looking at but if lots of dirt or mold shows where it shouldn't for a new TT, flags will be hoisted. Again, thanks all, any more tips will be greatly appreciated.276Views0likes0CommentsPurchase Price advice on 2 yr old New TT
I've run into a 'deal' I'm seriously considering. A lot has a 2012 New (as I assume unused) TT. MSRP is ~$23.5K, asking was >$18K and he is willing to take ~$13K with my pup trade in (about $1,500). First off, is this a smart move or not? Supposedly I still get the full warranty, but is the age going to adversely affect any resale value down the road? Or if I get into an accident will the pay off be poor? Sorry I'm being so vague, but I am being a bit protective of this deal.4.9KViews0likes25CommentsRe: Any old time RVers around?
I'll just have to add my story. My parents car-tent camped before I was born. The story is Mom wanted to camp and Dad didn't have to do anything - and the bargain was sealed. Their first trailer was a Porta-Camper in the early 60's (I remember they paid $300 for it, slept 5 with me on the floor and the rest on bunks, we got so we and could put it up in 15 minutes.) and we went all over the USA. Their 2nd camper was a 21 ft Airstream they kept until camping was no longer an option. I drove that Airstream for quite a few miles in my teens around Kansas, the north-central states and Canada. Plus I was a dedicated Boy Scouts camper with many very wet and memorable nights under my belt. Now, here I am several decades later with a few ill conceived pups still attempting to wow my wife with the delights of camping. I hope the brand new TT will seal the deal for her. Wish me luck.324Views0likes0CommentsRe: stop the Bucking!
Thanks everyone for the tips. 1) Yes, keep tire pressure up, also after I replace the tires it didn't bounce as much. And tongue weight seemed low. 2) It was definitely the highway and it makes sense about harmonic vibration, slowing down helped. 3) I did realize the tongue was too low, for the new camper I'll let the dealer adjust. 4) Porpoising is a better word than bucking. Mostly I'm relieved the Taco was not at fault and I can look forward to the new trailer being OK with it. Thanks again. Mac McCaskie241Views0likes0Commentsstop the Bucking!
On a recent trip we ran into a few spots on the highway when the rig started to buck violently (hitch moving up and down rapidly). The TV is a Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner with tow package, and the trailer's a star-craft popup. BTW, the tire air pressure was low on the trailer. I'll be getting a lighter TT soon and wondered if I will need something such as a weight distribution hitch to stop the bucking. Or was it all due to the tire pressure?29KViews0likes47Comments
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