Getting my first camper/travel trailer

[batch]

Here is a pic of the exterior.  Does anyone know the dealer Russ Dean in Pasco??

i bought my trailer from them last year and were good to deal with, they even threw in the stabilizer hitch with the trailer

[timberghost72]

If you do not have your hitch yet, look for a used one 1st. It will cost you $700.00 at the dealership.

Here is just an example of one.


EAZ-Lift 10,000lb adjustable Trailer Hitch - $225

EAZ-Lift Trailer Hitch
 
*10,000 lb adjustable "sway control" EAZ-Lift Trailer Hitch
 *2" Ball and Sway-Control Ball included
 *Reese adjustable 'Friction Sway Control Bar'


http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/rvd/2957719809.html

Just sold mine for $175.00  `coulda used the extra 50 bucks

[sled]

check under, check for soft spots anywhere in the floor, ceilling, walls, etc. Look at the seams on the outside.

  check the water barrier underneath!  Look for any tears or places moisture or water can get in.  If you see anything, water has gotten in.  Check the floor, then check again!  Under the bed, cabinets,table, and bathroom.

[sled]

All good advice, take it camping for a weekend??? ask them. You are gonna need a good hitch and brake anyway. Owners manuals for all the stuff?? trailer, fridge,AC, appliances? How are the tires. LOOK FOR LEAKS
Carl

  legally i think the need to set you up with a hitch and breaks.  Dont let them charge you extra

[sled]

  Also look inside the exterior compartments for water stains, damage, and smells.

[smdave]

All good advice, take it camping for a weekend??? ask them. You are gonna need a good hitch and brake anyway. Owners manuals for all the stuff?? trailer, fridge,AC, appliances? How are the tires. LOOK FOR LEAKS
Carl

  legally i think the need to set you up with a hitch and breaks.  Don't let them charge you extra

It does not mean they have to supply it for free, You can maybe negotiate it into the deal but the do not have any obligation to just give it to you.

[sled]

  True.  When i bought ours i worked it into the deal.  I found that if it was brought up to the dealer they were willing to throw it in.  Otherwise they tried to put it on the bill

[jeepasaurusrex]

What are you going to be towing it with? My Dad pulls his with a 08 F250 with no leveling bars etc.  I pull our 28' with my F-350 dually with no bars and I can hardly tell its back there.

[Caseyd]

If I remember right from another thread, he just picked up a new chevy 1500

[DBHAWTHORNE]

We got this used triple bunk model for 7,250 last year and have been very happy with it. We use it at our Forward Operating Locations 

[jeepasaurusrex]

If I remember right from another thread, he just picked up a new chevy 1500

Hopefully no long trips are planned. The transmissions in 1/2 tons hate towing. Add a aux transmission cooler to help things out. A load leveling hitch is in his future.

[Bofire]

  the new chevy 1500 tow package is a 6 speed auto good tranny!! same one comes in the Tundras. Load leveler hitch is mandatory. The brake and load leveler is mandatory by state law at a certain weight or length. I will go try to look it up.
Carl

[ShaneTyTrey]

I just bought a brand new Cougar from Russ Dean this year, they are pretty up front and honest, check out all the things that have been mentioned for sure, and if you stick to your guns you should be able to get 1/2 the warranty or the EZ Sway hitch ($700) thrown in.