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Old 04-02-2018, 05:40 PM   #1
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We have been looking for two months for our 1st trailer. We have found one we like but we do not know if it is a good deal or not. How do we know if it is a good deal or not ?
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You also need to take into consideration service after the sale. Buy from a dealer a long distance away and you may find that no one close to you will work on it or if they will it'll be terrible workmanship.
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Shop like you do for everything else. Find a comparable model in the classifieds and compare prices.
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Old 04-02-2018, 09:18 PM   #4
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Any/good or bad input on a 2018 Sunset trail crossroads 33SI?
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Why that make and model?

What kind of tow rig do you have, that thing is big?
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Any/good or bad input on a 2018 Sunset trail crossroads 33SI?
https://www.rvtrader.com/New-Or-Used...View=listView&


Google search brought that up. Looks like the price is all over the place.


What kind of truck are you going to pull it with?
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I would suggest looking at rvtrader.com to see what other dealers are asking. The other thing you could do is look at this site: http://www.seedealercost.com/product...ar-select=2018
It’s mostly accurate and will give you an idea of dealer cost as well as what options are available. Note that it doesn’t include things such as taxes, delivery cost and any add on fees charged by the dealer.
You will get a wide variety of opinions on what is a good deal. Ignoring taxes, I consider 35% off MSRP a fantastic deal, 30% off a good deal, and 25% off an okay deal. RVtrader.com can give you an idea of how many units of the model you are looking at are out there. This can affect how willing a dealer is to move on his price. By the way, make sure you ask for an “out the door” price.
If you are willing to travel, you can save a lot money as well. While buying local is ideal, I would not worry about a dealer refusing to work on your trailer because you didn’t buy it from him. Dealers make a lot of money off repairs. (You are best off learning to fix things yourself).
Good luck!
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For that size and money, I encourage you to check out a Northwood Nash 29S, first before you buy. I saw two 2017s on sale up in Rocklin, CA (Bill Eads) There is a big difference in strength and quality.
https://youtu.be/dN3Vj1rWX1w

The 26N is smaller, but somewhat similar in overall floorplan to the Sunset Trail
Northwood | Nash 26N

Please do the homework on the tow rig capability, don't rely on the RV dealer for this decision.
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You should be able to get 25-35% off MSRP on a trailer. If you see one for 10%off, just counter with 35 and settle at 28-30%. How good the dealer is makes up the difference.
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Purchasing our first TT

Shopping for our first TT, Looking for input on both trailers.
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1. 2018 Crossroad Sunset trial Grand reserve 33-SI
2. 2018 Grand Design Reflection 297RSTS
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