We're in the market for a destination trailer. The purpose for us is an approximately 3 year full-time dwelling on our rural property. We'll likely build a pole shelter for it. We'll probably sell it after that time.
We've visited one dealer in our area so far and looked at a Forest River Cedar Creek model, with a selling price in the mid-70K range. Salesperson was straightforward, described reasons why the model was priced higher than models from competing brands. Primarily difference in the shell (aluminum studs and trusses, better roof, better insulation, plus upgrades in the systems, bells and whistles.
Next visit will be a Palamino dealer. Several of the Puma models are very similar to the Cedar Creek models (same parent ... Forest River). While we haven't seen them yet, we have gotten pricing, and the selling prices are likely about $20K less than the Cedar Creek.
I've done as much reading as I can on them. The Puma seems to use wood-framed construction, with an aluminum roof instead of the gelcoat roof on the Cedar Creek. As best I can tell, finish work is similar to the Cedar Creek. A bit less fancy.
Looking for feedback on how to put value on price vs. quality, durability, resale impact, etc., between these (and any other) brands.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
We've visited one dealer in our area so far and looked at a Forest River Cedar Creek model, with a selling price in the mid-70K range. Salesperson was straightforward, described reasons why the model was priced higher than models from competing brands. Primarily difference in the shell (aluminum studs and trusses, better roof, better insulation, plus upgrades in the systems, bells and whistles.
Next visit will be a Palamino dealer. Several of the Puma models are very similar to the Cedar Creek models (same parent ... Forest River). While we haven't seen them yet, we have gotten pricing, and the selling prices are likely about $20K less than the Cedar Creek.
I've done as much reading as I can on them. The Puma seems to use wood-framed construction, with an aluminum roof instead of the gelcoat roof on the Cedar Creek. As best I can tell, finish work is similar to the Cedar Creek. A bit less fancy.
Looking for feedback on how to put value on price vs. quality, durability, resale impact, etc., between these (and any other) brands.
Thanks in advance for any comments.