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Are the trailer warranties worth it to justify spending $15k+ more for a new one? Are they similar to auto warranties? |
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 Too Skinny
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Location: LA Lower Alabama | I bought new because I know I will keep it long term and in the event that I need to sell it is worth enough.
I also chose new because I knew the condition of it inside and out. No one had run over the curb and bent the axel or left pee in it or left it under a sappy tree etc etc.
If I need the warranty then I hope it works but I don't bet on it and buy nice brands that last.
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Location: Desert Land | For me buying a brand new trailer meant that I can customize it to get exactly what I needed/wanted and I am very glad that I did. And of course having the warranty is nice too! Especially when I have seen other folks having issues with their new or just about new trailers - axles, wiring, floors, etc. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| Totay depends on what you're looking for IMO.
And if you're looking to finance or pay cash, because the interest rates and loan lengths are a lot better on new ones too.
This is our first LQ so the warranty makes us feel better. We did have to use it right away too when a seal on the shower wasn't properly finished at the plant and allowed it to leak.
I chose to buy new, buy exactly the layout I want etc. right now we are making the minimum payments while we hammer some other debt, the payment is very reasonable.
Edited by OhMax 2016-12-28 10:29 PM
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Roping pen | One thing to remember on warranty--If you live a long ways from the factory, most times, to get it fixed, you have to take back to the factory on your dime. Some will send you to an RV dealer for LQ or a local welder for minor issues. But anything big, they will require you to take back to the plant.
Sometimes, just easier to fix your self.
My opinion with LQ trailers is that there is always something wrong with them. New or used. Learn how to fix most of the littler things yourself, and you will be fine either way.
Unless you live right next door to the plant or LQ builder, I wouldn't worry much about a warranty.
We had an issue with one of the top end brands, that ended up costing us several $1,000 in time, fuel, mileage, lodging, time off of work, etc. not to mention trade in value. They fixed it under warranty once we delivered to their shop and than we had to stay there (700 miles away and on our dime) for 4 days while they fixed it. No longer a customer.
Edited by Spin Doctor 2016-12-29 9:18 AM
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