texasreb
Dallas, Texas
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I just purchased a used MH and one source that I found to be very informative is the RV Consumer Group. They do a "consumer report" type of rating for all types of vehicles. I used them along with the outstanding info from this web site and other sources to help with my decision.
Good luck!
Bob & Elinor
1998 40' SSDP CC Magna 330 Detroit Diesel
2005 Honda CRV
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joeb55
San Antonio,TX
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Jhonny thanks for the info,
I followed your adviced and I bought a 2005 Trail Lite by R-Vision model 321 ( 33ft ). It has 2 slides, lots of options and a workhorse chasis with a 8.1 L engine. I reseached the market for 6 mos and for way less than a $100,000 Trail Lite offerd the most. To cover all posibilities I also bought a 7 yr bumper to bumper warranty and the dealer gave me a 8 yrs on tires/wheels mwarranty.
Again thanks for all your help
JoeB
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SieraSam
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JohnyT,
You were looking for inputs on negotiating on the article you wrote on "helpful info for first time buyers". Since I joined the Open Road forum over 2 years ago I have concluded that not many members post helpful info on negotiating. Therefore I have tried to offer some helpful recommendations from time to time. One of my latest examples is under the topic of "How to deal with dealers/sales people", my post dated 1/7/2005, 8:53PM.
Negotiations is an art. You cannot get a degree in it from any college or university. Effective negotiators have an inborn inclination to do that and coupled with actual experience gained over many years hone their skills to a very valuable asset for themselfes or for their employer. It is a very valuable skill that many employers pay high salaries for. However, there are some basic principles and tactics that can easily be applied to any RV purchase.
I have pointed some of these out from time to time. They are not complicated or stressful nor are they to be dreadedd by anyone.
I have spent most of my professional career buying and selling many high dollar items and programs and thus have a skill that I could rightfully charge a fee to any RV'r needing help in this regard.
I am not crazy about repeating myself over and over and so I ask you to do a search of my posts on this and related topics. You should get enough basic info that is helpful for elaborating on your article.
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B&B 2 GO
Hampton, VA
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Is it just me (so darn cold this morning I can't think straight), or is anyone else having trouble finding SieraSam's 1/7/05 post about negotiating?
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jonbob39
portland OR
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As to your front jacks. I believe they go down together so that you do not "pop" your windshield from racking the front end. I have read several complaints about popping windshields. My rig only has one jack in front so that cannot happen. I believe it is a good thing. jon
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waynedegoey
Tacoma, WA
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Thank you for your comments and the time you took to type up this topic. I appreciate your article since I am looking to buy my first Motor Home.
Do you have any thoughts about Gas RVs 37' with Chevy 8.1 motor. Is tis too long? I am considering the Windsport 36A unit.
Have a great day.
Wayne De Goey
Gig Harbor, WA
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david f
seattle, wa
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I suggest that you look at RVDirect's price for that coach. I checked out the coaches at Motorama, and was shocked at the price difference. I was also able to order the coach with the options that I wanted, not the dealer.
I really enjoyed the process, went to Elkhart to pick up my coach, and toured the factory.
david f
2008 Windsport 34b
Safe-T-Plus,Davis Tru-trac rear trac bar, Xantrex 2000 Watt inverter with 4 six volt batteries, Genturi exhaust for generator
1 wife, 1 kid, 1 dog
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koliverpugs
Commerce Twp. MI
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Hi-
This is great information!
I am just starting my search on a Class A Motorhome.
I am reading and looking at evrything I can get my hands on.
So, thanks for taking the time to write all of that information for people like myself, who are brand new to Motorhomes.
Looking forward to the Show at the Novi Expo, Novi, Michigan, Feb. 16-20, 2005.
Researching in Michigan
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outnabout
Bass Lake
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waynedeogoey
We have a 2001 Windsport 35D and love it. It has the Ford V10 and the performace is good. We tow a a Mazda Tribute and do about 45mph on a 6% grade, Avg. 6.9mpg. The Windsport has alot of little touches some of the other don't. I hear the Workhorse 8.1 is really nice. The Windsport with the 8.1 would give the DP's a run for their money.
Craig & Arline
Montana 5er 3402 RL
2006 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
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edwardadams
Fresno, CA
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This is one of the best written, informative articles we have seen. In our opinion, it should be sumitted to RV and other magazines which address RVers interests. We are printing this for inclusion in our "infomration gathering" to search for a new Class A. Thank you, Edward Adams
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