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Old 01-08-2014, 02:34 PM   #21
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My dealer is about 4 miles away, there are several dealers locally, I could probably find just about any trailer I would be interested in within 15-20 miles, I guess I'm lucky here especially in a rural area.

Boise is about 2 hours away, add that to the list, I think just about every brand and option is available
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Old 01-09-2014, 04:16 PM   #22
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We went to our local dealer and found the TT we wanted and then an internet search for the same make and model. We found one in the Chicago area (about 500 miles away) for about $1500.00 cheaper. Printed the add and then went back to the local dealer. He took off another $1000.00. I figured we couldn't drive up and back for the difference and still have local service. It pays to shop around.

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Old 01-09-2014, 04:41 PM   #23
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About 60 miles to the only Jayco dealer in the area (Forrest Marine & RV). They have been great to deal with and have helped guide us through our first TT purchase. The next closest dealer is about 100 miles. Talked to them once and that was enough - according to the salesman I spoke with my Tundra will pull anything safely. I know that's typical of a sales person, but we didn't get that in dealing with Forrest, and in fact they wouldn't sell us what we initially wanted as the truck couldn't handle it. Glad they didn't too because we're much happier with the floor plan we ordered.
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430 miles each way, camped 30 miles from the dealer the first night to give everything a good tryout. Over 4 years ago now and its never been back to a dealer.
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Old 01-10-2014, 03:06 PM   #26
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traveled 59 miles to Mayfield, Ky...in our third new Jayco purchased at this local dealership.
storage...all have been parked here at home in our 74 feet long concrete driveway... :-)
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Old 01-10-2014, 11:38 PM   #27
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We drove 2400 miles (Alaska to Mt.Vernon,Wash.) intending to buy new. Dealer had a used 2012 model exactly like we wanted. Used less than 6 mo., 100 miles on it and all of the stickers/tags on the appliances and furniture. We got it for $10k less than new and had them throw in a 15k A/C and a roof mounted Winegard Sat. Dish. Very happy with our deal and the people involved.
We towed it ourselves to southern Az. (1700 miles) through Seattle, Boise, Las Vegas and Phoenix. No problems. Towed well although I was a little apprehensive at first. It is 8.5' wide and 41' long. These rigs are not intended to be towed every day over the freeways but I would not hesitate to tow it anywhere now after the experience we got. It handled excellent except for in a crosswind blizzard in northern Nevada.
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Old 01-11-2014, 10:21 AM   #28
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Did you sell the TT before returning to AK? Best deal in Alaska is Anchorage at one of the rental company used sale outlets. Were you factoring in a trip thru the lower 48 when you drove back to buy? I would not look forward to the drive thru Canada on the return. How did that go?

We talked to many who drove everything from a Mhome to a pickup cab over and each and every one of them vowed that they would never do it again unless the drive thru Canada was part of the adventure. Most experienced $2000 or more in repairs on the trip north and lost days waiting for parts to be shipped in for the repairs. The last Mhome we rented out of Anchorage [2012] was a current year model with less than 7k miles so most of that was the drive up from Indiana. Found dozens of screws missing and hinges on cabinet doors barely holding on. It was a very nice unit but the drive north had obviously taken its toll.

Just wondering why you did what you did?
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Bassdogs........

No I am going to leave the TT in Az. year around. We drive the truck back and forth.
My wife and I have made 77 Alaska Hyw. trips since 1963 with approx. 50 pulling a RV or boat. 3 flat tires, all on RV's, two my own fault. My present truck has made 11 round trips and still has the original windshield with only a few minor chips..
I would estimate 95% of Ak. Hyw. RV/vehicle damage is because they were driving too fast. It is a very good paved road but has some frost heaves and chuck holes in the north end. A few short gravel places because of road repairs. It is NOT a interstate freeway. 2 lanes, crooked in places but it gets you there and back safely if driven sensibly.
Going back up again in April towing a 26' boat for another person for a $$$$ contribution. Helps pay for fuel and motel. Will be trip 78.
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400 miles and 5.5 hours each way to save over $4000.
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I feel so out of the group........we only had to drive about 8 miles to find what we wanted.
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Old 07-10-2014, 02:18 PM   #32
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We went about 4 1/2 hours cause we really liked the dealer there, dealers near us thought we were totally ignorant. We made the right choice, our dealer took good care of us and I'll bet he would remember my name if I saw him now.

We were camping near there a few months before we bought and he came to our campsite to give an estimate for a trade in on our old camper, and he knew half the people there.
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Our closest Jayco dealer is 3 hours away so we drove 3 hours to look at a new 5er with the floor plan and color we wanted, but it was missing some items we really wanted on a new one so we drove home and the following week we placed the order over the phone with the same dealer and got a 2015 with all the new upgrades plus the options we wanted (every option you could order ). So we got a newer model with all options for less than the one on the lot when all the smoked cleared, so it was well worth the 3 hour drive for them to know we were ready to buy.
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Old 07-10-2014, 04:26 PM   #34
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I feel so out of the group........we only had to drive about 8 miles to find what we wanted.
Same here! There are about 6 dealers within a 2 mile stretch of road - and it's only about 6 miles from my house. Only one of them is a Jayco dealer, so I checked their website and Jayco's (for MSRP) before visiting their lot a couple of times. I was pleasantly surprised at the deal they offered, so that's where I purchased. Haven't needed any warrantee work yet (knock on wood), but took it back to have the bike rack/storage tray installed, and was pleased with the service.

Storage is a breeze for me. The community in which I live has a fenced/gated storage lot for boats & RV's right on the property (about 5 blocks away). What's more, it's only $10/month.
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I drove 1/4 mile to buy mine lol
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Old 07-10-2014, 07:44 PM   #36
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About 15 minutes. I was actually out in Langley looking at some used trailers when I noticed an RV dealer that was having a big sale with a BBQ set up. I was hungry and the discounted prices were so close to the used ones we were looking at that I bought one.
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Our dealer is about 15 miles from here. Bought our first trailer used off his lot. Ordered the current one thru him once we figured out that we like to camp and what we needed in a trailer. Great dealer, family owned, in business a long time, member of our church.
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I drove 1/4 mile to buy mine lol
And we have a winner!!!
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we drove 2 hours to Winfield, BC because they were $3000 cheaper than the Jayco dealer in town. Well worth the drive!
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We did most of the leg work online , we have owned campers before, we researched pricing and found one about 30 miles away went an met with them great to deal with good price great condition and purchased it.
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