What is My Husband Thinking? We are going to the Dark Side???

Long Story and I'm still confused! Some times it helps when you actually write it out and chat with others.


Lets get started!

We went to the Super show in Tampa this past Sunday (around the corner from us) This was our 1st Super Show. We went on Sunday as Hubby has been working every Saturday for the past couple months.

I was so excited I could not sleep Saturday night, got to sleep at 3am and was up at 7:30 getting ready so we could be there when they opened at 9am. So let me tell you. If you have never been to the "Super Show" Holy Cow! they have it named right. We have been to 2 smaller events last year and this one was so huge.

Most of you know we sold our pop up July of 2012 and we have been looking at 2 hybrids online for a year and half and went hoping to see the Jayco 23B and Rockwood Roo 21SS in person to get a feel for them in size and such. Well, we did get to see them both in person. And looked at a couple other models. The first one we seen was the Jayco 23B, my favorite. We spent about an hour with this unit. Checking it over. I think I knew more about it then the young kid trying to sell it to us. I ended up talking another couple in to buying this unit. LOL! Okay, so we decided it really is to big for us. As we want some thing small. So they say they have a X20E the same layout and a little shorter but did not have it there. But, Tampa RV bought out Bates and remodeled the place and made it bigger and have one on route there now. So We said, okay, we gave them our number and said call us when it comes in so we can go see it.

On the way out of this "Jayco" dealer spot. My hubby seen this camper (TT) sitting at the opening of that dealer spot. It was a Coleman 194 QB. He loved every thing about it. The dark cabinets, color of the outside, storage, U shaped Dinette with pull out storage. Dedicated Queen bed with Entertainment center with sliding door. Power awning, power tongue lift. Huge pass though storage in front. I mean this one had all the upgrades and while we were in there. The guy comes and tells our sales person they just lowed it to $17900 from $25000 sale price posted on the outside which is a awesome deal. So I was a little shocked, he was even loving this thing. As he said the Jayco 23B was to big! The Coleman is almost 26 feet. What !?!?!?! And I think this thing was just "Too Nice" for us. My hubby thinks I'm nuts. LOL!

So we head out to go look at the Roo which was all the way in the back of the show. And along the way, he keeps stopping at all the TT's. And he keeps saying this isnt as nice as the Coleman. So Im getting the feeling he really dont want a HTT.

We finally make it to the Roo and we both decided out of the two we liked the Jayco better. So said we would just wait to look at the X20 E.

Okay, so heading out we come to this TT that caught our eye. It was a PrimeTime Tracer 235AIR. We fell in love with this thing. And actually got to the part of working out the numbers. And how much the payment was going to be. And while we were sitting there waiting for the sales guy to come back. I got a really bad feeling about this one. Because, We went there for a HTT, This was bigger then the Jayco 23B and the Coleman. And it was more then the Coleman. So when he comes back and says, Okay, we just need to sign papers and get the down payment. I just could not do it. I felt there was some unanswered questions of how we went from getting a HTT to a TT. And felt it needed some more time to think on it. Hubby was shocked but he trust my judgement. So off we went and headed home. I looked online and they have a 215AIR that is nice and a little smaller. So have to go see one.

Side note! This Tracer (We never heard of before) was with a company called "General RV" and are building a brand new Super Center on the corner of Interstate I4 and Forbes Rd (Yeah, right around the corner from me) will be open in October.

Having felt enlighten and confused by the events that happened that day. On the drive home. I asked why he now wants a TT instead. He says, Well, you know our kids will never camp with us so really we don't need all the sleeping space the HTT has. And with our medical issue I think we would be more comfortable in a TT. And as for the size. We have a tendency to keep things for long time so we shouldn't go to small and not be happy so should go with some thing around 25 feet and think long term about our retirement in a couple years.

Okay, so I get all that and guess I agree. I just still think 25Ft is so big. Maybe because of the height it just looks massive. Our boat was 17 feet with trailer was 21. So I'm trying to associate it with that. The dang height is just so massive to me.



So all in all. Looks like we will be moving to the "Dark Side" instead of the "Grey Side" and should finally be some time in the next few months. If we can decide on a model and size.

Im worried we passed up a awesome price on the Coleman because it was a last day Super show price. Will have to see how this works out. Can you get really great deals like this at the dealer lot??

So much to think about! Comments and Opinions are welcome!
Sharon

 

You know I think the thing about going to these shows is everyone's intention to "Just Look" But some thing happens and you find one you like and the prices seems really good. I think its because it seems easier to just go to a show and just look then it is to a actual dealer and look. But all in all. Its like a car dealer ship. LOL!

I was born in Grand Rapids but have lived in Florida all my life. My Mom had me while on vacation there. LOL!

Good Luck on your just looking. What are you in the market for?

Sharon

 

Pup-N-Stuff

Thanks for your comment.

I did get the card and sales persons name. And they have our name and number. And this dealer is also around the corner. Man, we have like 10 in our area. They were just bought out by camping world. Yuck!

I can see where a TT will be easier on us. This was the main reason we sold our totally renovated pup we loved so much. I really miss it but every time I look at a pup I just reminds me how much work it was. On our last trip with it, while setting up. We both looked at each other and said, this is the last trip and sold it as soon as we got back. So going to a HTT was the thought of easier set up as the beds just lay down. No supports or anything.

So I guess we were already half way there with the TT shape. I just have to get used to the fact it don't sleep many. And the size. I guess 25 feet isnt really that big. Right?

We have thought long and hard about buying new or used and yeah I hate to have payments. But in the long run, the price of used ones are crazy even in the winter. For a few thousand more you can have a brand new one with warranty's and stuff (lower interest, Longer finance time, Lower Insurance cost as well with a new one) . I have a feeling if we bought a used one we would end up trading in a couple years for a new one. So just taking out that step.

Will be interesting to see where we end up in a couple months.

Sharon

 

You know, I tend to check out everything when Im interested in something. So on Monday, I did a search "General RV reviews" and yeah, they dont have a great rep so I was put off by that. I was excited to have a new place in town really close to me that was not related to Camping world, But oh well.

Im all about "Word of Mouth and Reviews" And if your seeing a lot of bad press on the net. Then I feel I should pay attention to that. And I got from the reviews pretty much what your saying as well.

One thing that kept bothering me working with the guy from General RV on the Tracer was he kept saying "Im not a pushy sales rep" well, when you keep saying it, "Yeah, you are a pushy sales rep" And I don't like that at all.

Sharon

 

Yes, the very Same dealer. We have stayed away from Bates as we have heard they very expensive on every thing because they carry airstreams. They were bought out by Tampa RV which is owned by RV one and Orlando RV is also with RV one as well.

I did a search on Orlando RV and didnt find much on them. And they have a big variety of units. Also we are checking out Dustys camper world in bartow, Also owned by Camping world now.

General RV is building a super center in Forbs and I4 Opening in October. They dont get good reviews.

Also. Longview RV across from Bates is now owned by Camping world. And get this. Remember the Camping world store that was at Lazydays RV down the street. Well, they closed that store and moved it to Longview. So now its Camping World store and RV.

Okay, so I really am afraid of going to a RV dealer. You really have to know what your getting into before you go and start working with them.

Sharon