rv trailer purchase

[RBeard]

where can you research the many trailer brands for future purchase.

 

[Midnight]

Most have their own web sites, or try IRV2.com. Lots of information over there and it's free to become a member. Good luck.

 

[lschultz]

RBeard you are not to far from us. My wife says she would like to get a RV so we will start looking. I think we will be looking for a 5th wheel.

 

[TowPro]

Everything I look at new, I check out what www.nadaguides.com says its worth 1 year used. I feel this is a good indicator of what the "pros" feel about all the models.



I really want a Titanium but what I got will have to do for a couple more years.

 

[IPULLRV]

NEW RV

VISIT A CAMP GROUND AND TALK TO OTHER OWNERS. MOST WILL SHOW YOU THERE UNIT.

 

[klenger]

1) Visit a lot of dealers and look.



2) Don't listen to the salesmen.



3) Ask questions on irv. 2com about the ones that you are interested in.

 

[RMcCulloch]

Unless you're planning to buy a new truck, go get yours weighed at a CAT scale so that you'll know how close you are to your GVWR (and how much pin/hitch weight to allow) and your GCWR (and how heavy the GVWR of the trailer can be).



1. Take in all of the big RV shows that you can get to and see what makes/models suits you best.



2. Join the RV Consumers Group and get their ratings book.



3. Check out the various manufacturers' websites. [Ignore the "Empty" weights - they're like the "Curb" weights for trucks on the web sites. Look for the GVWR. ]



4. Use Google to find any on-line Owners' Group(s) for the make(s) you're interested in and browse their comments/complaints.



5. Go to the type of RV Park that you'd like to stay in and see what brands predominate. Talk to the owners of the rigs you like best - most will be happy to show theirs off.



6. Go to a Consignment Lot (such as PPL and look at older units of your chosen make(s) to see what condition it'll be in after it's been around for a while.



Repeat steps 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as needed to find

(A. ) a trailer whose GVWR won't put your truck over its GCWR,

(B. ) a trailer whose pricetag won't break your budget,

(C. ) a trailer whose floorplan you can live with, and

(D. ) a trailer built with adequate construction quality for your taste.



Once you've found the unit, then, and only then, go looking for a dealer.

 

[JHutson]

Good place to purchase Rv

I recently purchased a New RV in April03. Found the dealer on yahoo ebay auction.

The Dealer is Bonners RV in Muskegon Michigan Save $5000 On same model here in Maryland Ask for John one of the owners.