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04-26-2021, 12:16 PM #11
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04-26-2021, 01:22 PM #12
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I'm thinking there are going to be some good deals on used RV's in 2 to 3 years. BUT, you won't be able to sell yours to take advantage of it.
But if you have the patience to sell now...and wait....You will probably make out pretty well.2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins SRW w/Aisin
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04-26-2021, 01:29 PM #13
I've owned two Jaycos (pop-up and hybrid), a Crossroads travel trailer, and now a Momentum. I have to agree Jayco is great. Crossroads had a great run before being acquired.
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04-26-2021, 04:12 PM #14
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Yes, there are a lot newbies, like myself, jumping in to the recreation. Many will find it's not a lifestyle for them, but some will. End of the day, there will be a net increase in the RV community long term.
But with change comes opportunity. For enterprising individuals who want to take advantage of that larger market, building a new RV park, starting a mobile tech business, getting into the inspection business, and much more sure seems like it might be a good investment, especially if you can build a better mousetrap. I would imagine all boats are lifting and demand is outstripping supply everywhere, not just reserving spots.2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD SRV 6.6 Gas
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04-26-2021, 04:45 PM #15
It may not be an issue of poor construction as it is an issue of cheap components. I can't imagine a current trailer standing up to normal use by a family with 3 kids. There are just so many things that are fragile, as well as refrigerators and A/C units that are cheaply made. It's definitely possible to keep these trailers going but it's going to take constant maintenance and cost.
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04-26-2021, 05:08 PM #16
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04-26-2021, 05:10 PM #17
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04-26-2021, 05:53 PM #18
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Cheap components has been an issue for over a decade
I still have a quality Panasonic plasma that I bought in 2008. It is going strong. I have had at least 3 other ones in the past 7 years go bad. Everything uses crap boards now
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04-26-2021, 06:43 PM #19
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Why my wife and I lived on a boat for 4 years - that was back in the late '70s. Apartment rents were out of sight (if you could even find one), no houses on the market unless you wanted something that needed gutting at gouge prices. I paid $950/month plus utilities for a 1bdrm in less than nice area (and that was in 1975). My slip fees were $250/month.
Mortgage rates are so low now that gouge prices are affordable to some so even a $20K TT might be considered throw-away money in the grand scheme. Pocket the difference now because you know there will be a correction.Robin & John
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04-26-2021, 07:38 PM #20
Boom continues
Welcome to RVing. Appreciate your optimism however the realities are far more stark. The number of RV campgrounds has been stagnant or decreasing for years. It takes significant capital to greenfield a campground. Known issue in the industry even before the pandemic. Increase in property values doesn’t make if viable. Here in Ohio the conversion of agriculture land to residential track housing make a park near impossible. And no one wants a campground in their backyard so zoning is a problem. Only reasonable path is higher prices for campsites. They just opened a new “luxury” campground near Kings Island amusement park north of Cincinnati to effectively replace one they had near there years ago...tore it out for more space. I kid you not, sites go for $150-180 a night before taxes. Our only hope is the state parks up their game and increase capacity.. Best seems to be plan to take up boondocking and use Public lands and rustic sites. All good. Just going to be different going forward.
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