Guarantee RV

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois

We have a 2005 Honda Minivan that can tow ( i think) 3500 lbs.

What does that equate to? A tent trailer? Anything bigger?

My old tent trailer was ~1500 pounds, so I think 3500 would get you a small camper.

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by ken0042

My old tent trailer was ~1500 pounds, so I think 3500 would get you a small camper.

Generally tongue weight kills off most minivans when it comes to camper trailers. They may pull a lot, but can't handle much more than 200-300# on the rear axle.

[V]

Originally Posted by Frankster

I would double check all of your towing weights before you buy - both for the vehicle and the trailer.

Basically take GCVW - GVWR = max allowable for the trailer. If you plan on doing any travelling to BC, and you are not within the limits, they will make you leave the trailer until you have a vehicle that can legally tow it. If they stop you that is...

I have no idea what those letters mean.

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by Dominicwasalreadytaken

I have no idea what those letters mean.

Gross Combined Vehicle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

They should be on the sticker which is located on the driver's side door jamb / door.

[V]

Originally Posted by Tron_fdc

And let me know the name of the salesman you use. Tell him you have another guy looking for a truck camper....

I just looked at their website, and the campers are listed at 30k+. If I can cut that down significantly, I'll for sure pick one up.

Terry Martin is the guy I used today, and I'd recommend giving him a call if you are interested in anything they might have in stock. Really great guy to work with.

They had the tent trailer listed at 5900 bucks, which doesn't include GST or this 'PDI' package where they do a walkthrough and give you a propane tank and whatever else. They quoted that at about 375 bucks. So with all told, if I had bought it at the listed price I would've had to pay about $6650.

After haggling with him for a bit (and it wasn't bad at all, as far as sales guys go) I was able to get him to talk to his manager to see if I could get the whole package, GST included, for 4600 bucks. He agreed to it, so really I got $2k off of a 6.5k purchase. You really can't beat that.

Not to mention the fact that you can't get a comparable tent trailer in the bargain finder for less than $5500. And this trailer that we bought is in immaculate condition. I'm almost wondering if I should just flip this trailer and go out looking for another deal. It would be an easy grand to make. I'm pretty sure this isn't a once in a lifetime deal if I was able to stumble onto it so easily.

Which makes me wonder: If I do go ahead and sell this thing for 6k in the next month, do I have to claim it to the government as income??

[Ironhorse]

You probably won't get 6K for it in the next month, as it is the end of camping season for most folks. You may have to hold onto it over the winter to sell it at a profit.

[V]

Yeah, that's sorta what I was thinking. Oh well, I could probably get some use out of it on the May long weekend and then sell it.