Considering New Roo 233S/ Grand Cherokee TV

[Dave Lyon]

From a practical perspective it seems a shame to buy a new trailer that your TV may not be able to support, especially, when you plan on upgrading your TV in 2 years.

Why not wait and buy your TV, once you've considered your trailer of choice?

[Scotb]

Was real close to trading my 09 Wrangler in for an 06 Dodge Power Wagon but the wife kinda nixed it a few months back... I dont know what we are going to do, maybe look for a smaller lighter trailer. Maybe we will just rent an rv a couple times this year again.

I am parts and service manager at a Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Dodge dealer who knows maybe a nice tow vehicle will come thru on trade in.

Appreciate all of the responses, even though I didnt get the answers I wanted although its about what I expected.

Thanks

Scot

[Dave_Monica]

It may be less cost impact now to change tow vehicles and get the camper that you want as opposed to buying a smaller camper to suit your existing TV and then changing both TV and camper in 2 years. Just saying...

Dave

[Triguy]

Best of luck, Scot. Sounds like you are making the right decisions. Keep us informed. I'm interested to hear what you end up doing.

[hockeytownmom]

When we were consider our Roo, we had a Honda Pilot, the saleslady we were talking with knew we were looking for a Suburban or Expedition. So when she got the Suburban she called us. That was in October '10 and we made the Roo purchase Feb '11. I know it stinks waiting for something you really want - my husband can attest to that! LOL But you'll be glad you did. Don't settle on the trailer either, you'll regret that as well in the long run.

[HONDAMAN174]

Originally Posted by Scotb

Was real close to trading my 09 Wrangler in for an 06 Dodge Power Wagon but the wife kinda nixed it a few months back... I dont know what we are going to do, maybe look for a smaller lighter trailer. Maybe we will just rent an rv a couple times this year again.

I am parts and service manager at a Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Dodge dealer who knows maybe a nice tow vehicle will come thru on trade in.

Appreciate all of the responses, even though I didnt get the answers I wanted although its about what I expected.

Thanks

Scot

I am the parts manager also of a Honda dealer. Although I'm and die hard Honda fan and loved out Pilot, the right vehicle fell into our lap as a trade and now we tow with a Tundra.

[jeeplj8]

Originally Posted by Scotb

Was real close to trading my 09 Wrangler in for an 06 Dodge Power Wagon but the wife kinda nixed it a few months back... I dont know what we are going to do, maybe look for a smaller lighter trailer. Maybe we will just rent an rv a couple times this year again.

I am parts and service manager at a Chrysler/Jeep/Ram/Dodge dealer who knows maybe a nice tow vehicle will come thru on trade in.

Appreciate all of the responses, even though I didnt get the answers I wanted although its about what I expected.

Thanks

Scot

I would stay with the trailer you know you want, and figure out something to pull it. As pointed out, it is cheaper to trade a TV than it is a trailer.

With your position at a dealer, I would think it likely something would come along any day.

[Scotb]

Originally Posted by HONDAMAN174

I am the parts manager also of a Honda dealer. Although I'm and die hard Honda fan and loved out Pilot, the right vehicle fell into our lap as a trade and now we tow with a Tundra.

Originally Posted by jeeplj8

I would stay with the trailer you know you want, and figure out something to pull it. As pointed out, it is cheaper to trade a TV than it is a trailer.

With your position at a dealer, I would think it likely something would come along any day.

Yeah we may rent for this year and maybe even next, just got the wifes Jeep (traded in a minivan) and my Wrangler unlimited is something I am planning to have forever so I dont think a new Tow Vehicle would be feasible to add to the fleet right now. Who knows

[jeeplj8]

I'm a Jeep guy, so I know the feeling.

Our original plan was to stay light enough that we could tow it with my modified CJ. I had a tow vehicle to take the CJ to trails when the risk of breaking things was higher.

Ended up deciding on the larger TT and my DW "volunteered" to follow in the CJ...with the top off working on her tan. Such a hard life...

[PineForestCamper]

Originally Posted by jeeplj8

I'm a Jeep guy, so I know the feeling.

Our original plan was to stay light enough that we could tow it with my modified CJ. I had a tow vehicle to take the CJ to trails when the risk of breaking things was higher.

Ended up deciding on the larger TT and my DW "volunteered" to follow in the CJ...with the top off working on her tan. Such a hard life...

Nothing like bringing a little attention to yourself by having the top off and working on your tan. I wonder if my thought bubble is getting the right picture here.