Seismic option packages

[Dominique]

Ok so I have never been in an RV but I am pursuing a traveling nursing job and would like to become a full time RVer. I am in love with the Jayco seismic 4113. I can not figure out the differences between the packages available and what exactly I should be looking for as I have never actually stayed in an RV. I know it sounds crazy but really this is the choice that we have made and we could not be more excited. PLEASE HELP ME. I have been trying to do research on line to figure out why there is such a significant price difference between the trailers on RV trader and RVT around the different states. They must be a hot item as most are sold by the time i get an email response. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks in advance for any ideas or guidance from this newbie.

[Alie&Jim's Carrilite]

Welcome to the forum!

The Jayco line is a great line for getting your feet wet.  I've posted the Jayco site with this particular model.  You can add your options and they can find a dealer local to you.  Beware that this RV is somewhat heavy and you will need a dually pickup to tow it safely.

https://www.jayco.com/products/toy-haulers/2017-seismic/4113/

http://seedealercost.com/recv  this a website that you can also you to see what an average MSRP ballpark price.

[Dominique]

Oh thank u so much. i did figure it out. I am so confused. The first sales guy says Jayco is the way to go and the next one tells me its crap and to get a Warrior. I just need to know which brand to go with. We r going to be full time toy hauler fifth wheel Rvers. Don't get me wrong I know there are ten ways to do everything but I really would like to buy something and not worry about upgrading and all that. What brand should we buy?

The only thing I care about is I do not want any part of the kitchen in my living area i.e.. no islands or counters in front of the sofa.

And yes we bought a beautiful dually Ram 3500. She will be fitted for all her accessories soon.

[Lou Schneider]

2 hours ago, Dominique said:

 I am so confused. The first sales guy says Jayco is the way to go and the next one tells me its crap and to get a Warrior

I don't know either salesman, but I'll bet dollars to donuts the first guy makes his commission selling Jaycos and the second guy gets his commission selling Warriors.

[SWharton]

You might look into RV.org. This would help you a lot.

[Kirk W]

Welcome to the Escapee forums. We are here to help and will do all that we are able. My first bit of advice is to slow down and don't do anything but learn. If you buy in a hurry the probability of a major mistake gets very high. 

On 6/6/2017 at 5:53 PM, Dominique said:

I can not figure out the differences between the packages available and what exactly I should be looking for as I have never actually stayed in an RV.

This is the first thing that you need to change. Lock your money and checkbook away and go out and visit as many RV dealerships as you can find and take a look at every make, model, and size that you can. Pick up brochures on any that pick your interest and even make notes. Even though you may be planning to buy used, every used RV was new once and that is the easiest way to start to learn what is available. If you write the price on each brochure you can then later compare just what is in one that isn't in another to begin to understand why there is such a large price range. Have you ever looked at houses and noticed that some cost several times as much as others that are exactly the same size? It is exactly the same in RVs and for the same reasons; quality of construction materials, fit & finish of the interior, amenities, and various options. 

On 6/6/2017 at 5:53 PM, Dominique said:

I am in love with the Jayco seismic 4113.

That trailer is more than 45' long and weighs 20,000#. To safely tow it you will need a very large truck with high towing weights. Do you know what that 3500 is rated to tow and have you ever driven a truck with 45' of trailer behind? And what about weights? It looks on the net like your trailer will have a dry hitch weight that is 3825# while the Ram will have a maximum hitch weight of 3920, leaving only 95# for additional weight from your belongings on the tongue. 

7 hours ago, Dominique said:

I just need to know which brand to go with.

It isn't that simple as nearly all manufacturers build a wide range of quality/price models because they sell in many markets to many different types of buyer. Consider an automobile, Ford builds everything from the Escort to the Lincoln and while both get you places, the Lincoln costs much more and for many good reasons. That same thing is true for different models of the same brand RV. What Lou has told you is absolutely right. Sales people are not a good place to get advice because they get paid to sell what makes them the most money. Taking their advice is an almost certain way to get sold the wrong RV.

2 hours ago, SWharton said:

You might look into RV.org.

That is some of the very best advice that you have received. The RV Consumer Group isn't free but their advice is as good as you will find. When you join this organization they supply an extensive collection of RV education materials to help you understand differences, and they also supply a set of ratings of RVs by make and model, giving you information to compare them. 

[SWharton]

You said you bought a Ram 3500 I hope configured for towing. The truck will be your limiting factor in what you can buy. Do not listen to the salesman when he says your truck can tow the trailer............ Also, you need to make sure you are under the towing capacity for safety and when you finally select a trailer make sure it has a suffiecient capacity for your belongs with full tanks(gas,propane,water,gray and black). Water weighs a lot and your belongings weigh more than you think. Our personal number is 3000-4000# available.

I agree with Kirk, start visiting dealers and take everything they say with a large grain of salt. The odds are against you that you will make the right decision on your first purchase. Until you determine what your lifestyle when rving you won't know the answer. Most of us go through 2-3 rvs before we settle down.

You mention that you are looking at toy haulers. They are generally very heavy........especially with your toys loaded.

Towing for a weekend is very different from full timing.