JTrac
Oklahoma
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I'm a regular on the Class A forum so not too familiar with this one but found 7 pages of info on the Hilo's in this forum. Unfortunately, none answered my question.
My son is looking to buy a new or used Hilo in the 17 or 19 foot model. Couldn't find much on the rvtraderonline.com type sites. Any more suggestions where he might look?
Also, I know class A's can be bought for 25% or more (probably more in this economy) off msrp. How are Hilo's, Trailmanors, Aliners and the like priced? Do they have an msrp as a starting point and, if so, what is a good percent off for a cash deal?
Sorry if this is the wrong forum. Please direct me elsewhere if it is.
JimT
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GBeach
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I haven't seen a whole lot of conversation on this forum of the Hi-Los and Trailmanors. Most of the people on here have hybrids, defined by most as having some tentage. You might want to check for a forum or group dedicated specifically to Hi-Lo. Here is a directory of Hi-Lo owners groups:
HiLo Owners Clubs
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FXSTOHIO
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We owned a HiLo for 10 years and I have never seen them discounted by much if any. All I can tell you is we gave over 15,000.00 for a 21 footer back in 1995 when we traded it in we got 5,200.00 for it in 2005.
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PopBeavers
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We got the Trailmanor instead of the HiLo because we wanted more bed space and did not want to convert the dinette into our bed.
A good place for Trailmanor information is:
www.trailmanorowners.com
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bikendan
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since the HiLo is a basically a foldable travel trailer and not a hybrid, you might find more TrailerManor/HiL owners on the TT forum.
once and a while a Trailmanor/HiLo owner will post here promoting their trailer as an alternative to a hybrid, since there's no canvas involved. and to be a hybrid requires it having the canvas of a popup and the body of a travel trailer.
so you may not get as much advice here as on the TT forum. but i'm not sure which category it fits in.
i not sure where the Mods expect owners of trailers like Trailmanor, HiLo and Chalet to post in. the Folding Trailers, Travel Trailers or Hybrid Trailer forums? i would assume the Folding Trailers forum but that's mainly Popups.
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PopBeavers
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There was a suggestion a year or so ago to create another category for folding hard sided trailers, but that did not get off the ground.
I read everything that shows up under Newest. The only time I worry about a category is when I start a thread, which is not often.
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