returnofsid
01-28-2013, 09:07 AM
After asking this question, on another forum, I was advised to join up here. After reading many threads here, over the past 2 days, I'm glad I did!!
I need some help, suggestions and advice please!
We own an UGLY 1979? Aloha 19' travel trailer and are looking to upgrade. The Aloha is our first, and only, travel trailer owned. We're new to TT camping, having done it for the past year, but have learned that we LOVE IT!! There's an RV show in town that we attend every year. In the past, it's always been just for fun, this time, we're seriously considering making a purchase. Having never purchased a new travel trailer, I figured I'd better seek some advice! We try to get out camping several times each year, all seasons. We have a 7 year old daughter and I have 3 adult children, each with a grandchild. Most of our trips, it'll just be the 3 of us but there are times that the adult kids/grandkids will join us. The adult kids tent camp if weather permits...lol
So, we're considering a 2013 Springdale 267BHSE. Here's the exact unit we're looking at, http://rnrrv.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=45_48&product_id=1348
We really like the floor plan and the show pricing is enticing, at approximately $19950.00.
A few questions I have...
1. It has "Spread Axels." What does this mean to me, while towing? How does this effect backing up?
2. When negotiating, what options or accessories can I try to negotiate, for free or a very reduced price? As examples: upgraded mattress, a cover, a television (this particular model does not include any tv), satellite (it's satellite "ready"), etc.?
I'd like to negotiate as many optional extras as I can but I don't even know where to begin!
3. How much "wiggle room" is in the price? I have absolutely no idea what kinds of profit margins are built into these things, so I have absolutely no idea how to even begin to negotiate price.
I'm sure there's a lot more questions I should be asking but can't think of them right now. SO, please feel free to add your own advice!
I need some help, suggestions and advice please!
We own an UGLY 1979? Aloha 19' travel trailer and are looking to upgrade. The Aloha is our first, and only, travel trailer owned. We're new to TT camping, having done it for the past year, but have learned that we LOVE IT!! There's an RV show in town that we attend every year. In the past, it's always been just for fun, this time, we're seriously considering making a purchase. Having never purchased a new travel trailer, I figured I'd better seek some advice! We try to get out camping several times each year, all seasons. We have a 7 year old daughter and I have 3 adult children, each with a grandchild. Most of our trips, it'll just be the 3 of us but there are times that the adult kids/grandkids will join us. The adult kids tent camp if weather permits...lol
So, we're considering a 2013 Springdale 267BHSE. Here's the exact unit we're looking at, http://rnrrv.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=45_48&product_id=1348
We really like the floor plan and the show pricing is enticing, at approximately $19950.00.
A few questions I have...
1. It has "Spread Axels." What does this mean to me, while towing? How does this effect backing up?
2. When negotiating, what options or accessories can I try to negotiate, for free or a very reduced price? As examples: upgraded mattress, a cover, a television (this particular model does not include any tv), satellite (it's satellite "ready"), etc.?
I'd like to negotiate as many optional extras as I can but I don't even know where to begin!
3. How much "wiggle room" is in the price? I have absolutely no idea what kinds of profit margins are built into these things, so I have absolutely no idea how to even begin to negotiate price.
I'm sure there's a lot more questions I should be asking but can't think of them right now. SO, please feel free to add your own advice!