Flagstaff or Koala?

[slipstitch]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums and to RVing- I apologise if I'm posting this in the wrong section!
My husband and I have been looking at two different travel trailers and can't seem to decide- we have been considering a Flagstaff 23FBS (2012, used one season, buying from a dealer) and a Koala 19WQ (brand new, buying from a dealer). They are the same sticker price, but I'm pretty sure I could negotiate the Koala down at least a few thousand dollars.
We haven't bought a truck yet, but will probably be getting an F150 with some sort of tow package (my technical knowledge is unrivaled haha).
We plan to use it for long weekends and a month long cross-country trip this fall. We have no kids (yet), just two biggish dogs.
Any suggestions or tips to lean us one way or the other?
TIA!

[Oakman]

If it were me I'd negotiate on the Flagstaff. The Flagstaff is 6 inches wider overall and it has a kitchen counter top extension for preparing meals. The best reason though is the Flagstaff has a slideout and the Koala doesn't. The extra space the slideout offers is nice to have when living in the trailer on a month long cross-country trip.

[slipstitch]

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it!

[Wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by Oakman

If it were me I'd negotiate on the Flagstaff. The Flagstaff is 6 inches wider overall and it has a kitchen counter top extension for preparing meals. The best reason though is the Flagstaff has a slideout and the Koala doesn't. The extra space the slideout offers is nice to have when living in the trailer on a month long cross-country trip.

X2.

[mike06081969]

Go with the Flagstaff. You can't beat 'em. Best RV on the market for the buck, IMHO.

[BillyBass]

x3 go for the Flagstaff I look at the other and we went with the flagstaff because of the counter space and the slide out I look at diff. models and went back to flagstaff