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02-04-2016, 12:10 AM
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Another Newbie
I am looking into purchasing my first trailer and am overwhelmed by the number of choices. I think I have narrowed it down to a Panther or Cougar. Is there anything I should know before I take the big plunge. I am looking at about a 24', but there are so many brands I am in floor plan / brand overload. Any suggestions?
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02-04-2016, 12:32 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Clovis, CA, USA
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We need to know more about your truck. Brand, year, engine size, etc.
Also where you live...we may be able to suggest dealers or shows to attend.
In general the more RV's you look at the better it is. Once you've looked at about a 100 or so you'll start to get a feel for what you like.
Have you ever used an RV? Sometimes it's wise to rent an RV for a week and it will sharpen your mind as to what you want and DON'T want.
Also the one that both you and your mate walk into and both of you say "WOW, I like this!" That is the most important thing.
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
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02-04-2016, 04:56 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
Posts: 5,099
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FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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02-04-2016, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us! 
Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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02-04-2016, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everywhere USA
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Good luck with your search
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02-04-2016, 09:32 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Glad to have you here with us.
No one can tell you what kind of RV you should have. It has to feel good to YOU! Even though it may be an arduous task looking at many models, or attending some RV shows is the only way you'll know what's right for you.
The suggestion to rent for a couple weekends is a good idea. You'll understand what is important to you and what's not.
Best of luck with your search. Happy Trails!!
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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02-04-2016, 11:39 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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I have a 2014 F-150 4x4 truck. We have rented small trailers and know we needed something larger than 18'. We live in Cedar City, UT at 6,000 ft elevations. Lots of mountains and deserts nearby.
Thanks for the input.
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02-04-2016, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 2,723
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2010 Ventana 4333
Spartan MM w/Cummins 360 ISC
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02-05-2016, 02:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Kentucky
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Hello and Welcome to the forum from Kentucky. Lots of looking at pictures and discussing your "wants, likes and dislikes" with DW. (If you are so attached.) Determine your max towing GVW (I like to keep that at @75% of your truck's listed towing capacity) and it will give you a good idea as to the sizes available. Narrowing down is always helpful. When you think you've found one, go look at that model in the flesh. Many times I have narrowed my search only to find that once I stepped into my choice camper, I determined it wasn't going to work for me or DW nixed the choice.
BEAR
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2005 Yukon Denali
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