Looking At RVs

Georgetown, Texas

Weather: low 65 degrees, high 84 degrees, clear skies, windy

We had a leisurely morning, not getting out until after 1100 hours. When we finally ventured out, we decided to check out some of the local RV dealerships. When we walked in the door of the first one, I told the receptionist that we wanted to look at their fifth wheels. She said she would call a salesman to show us around. At that point, I started thinking that we had stopped at a high pressure type of place, and we don't play that game. I told the lady we didn't need any help, and we would not make a decision today. She told me that all their RVs were locked, and the salesman would have to let us in. So, when the salesman came, I explained what we were doing, and even if we found something we liked, a decision would probably not be made today. With that understanding, off we went to start looking.

There was only one thing wrong. No problem with the salesman, he was not pushy at all. The problem was that the dealership did not have anything that would fit our needs. We are seeing this more and more, where dealers are keeping their inventory as low as possible so their costs are kept down. After we talked with the salesman a little, he went to get us a list of manufacturers that have gone out of business. When he came back, he said the sales manager told him about a Jayco coming in on Saturday that might fit our needs. We made an appointment to go back on Saturday at 1000 hours to see the RV.

Next stop was about eight miles north of Georgetown at Jarrell. This dealer had several RVs that might fit our needs, and we looked at about ten of them. The list was narrowed down to three that we want to investigate further. We have the specs on those three, and have requested invoices so we can review what each RV has on it as far as equipment. Uppermost in our minds is to ensure that we don't buy something that is heavier than our truck is rated to pull. As I have said before, the truck will pull just about any RV, but if it is too heavy, there may be a problem with stopping. I don't want to run into that problem.

The search for another RV is looking more promising. We are not under any time pressure to find something, and will take as much time as necessary. More as this story develops.

By the time we finished looking at RVs, both of us were ready to go home for some well earned meditation. Tonight, we went to Chili's for supper. As much as I complain about chain restaurants, I have to say that I was satisfied with this particular restaurant. Service was excellent and the food was not bad. We may have to go there again before we leave here.

More later, be safe.

Today's Town - Georgetown, Texas: Gtown

Not all who wander are lost.