LATINO RVers

More Latinos are enjoying the RV lifestyle. Just like you, Latinos enjoy traveling with their families and enjoying the great American outdoors. Taking the kids fishing, biking and hiking. My wife and I are prime examples of couple's campers. Latinos are building RVs too! From making, to purchasing and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle. Latinos are changing the RVing world. It's time to take notice America. #LatinoRVer #LatinoCamper

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Getting My Travel Trailer ... FINALLY!

Back in March 2021, I ordered a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S from Wana RV of Shipshewana, Indiana. They noted to me prices would be increased in a month. So place your $1,000 nonrefundable deposit down today, rather than tomorrow. And I did. They said I would get my RV by August. It didn't. 

This week I was notified my RV would be built November 22, 2021. So my wife and I plan to pick up (Fort Worth to Shipshewana, Indiana) our modest travel trailer come early December. That's the plan. It's critical to know that I understand the difference between what the dealership pays and MSRP. I have seen the manufacturer invoices. On my travel trailer back in March the wholesale price would be under $20,000. The MSRP was around $35,000. Today, I am paying $25,000 plus TTL. 

I feel bad for the many RV customers who have been exploited. Sales staff are cruel beasts. Their task masters (managers) are only motivated by profit. I'm hopeful that Devin Puckett at Wana RV continues to hold up to his side of the bargain. That there aren't any surprise price hikes. So far I'm impressed with Devin and Wana RV.

That's me inside a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S. I like what I see.

Apparently, invariably, inexorably, I'll be getting a call from Wana RV. That's supposed to be in August. I ordered a 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S travel trailer in February. We'll see. By the way. We are paying cash for the TT once it arrives.

I have already purchased most of the items required to operate and transport a travel trailer. Mundane items like the sewage hose to a surge protector are awaiting their intended purpose. Upgrades like more solar panels, a better charge controller and batteries are planned. More money!

I should have plenty of room for most of my newer cameras and tripods. I plan to take my Nikon D800, Panasonic Lumix G85, DJI Pocket 2 and various accessories. On the road, I will focus my lens on capturing a disappearing America. Remnants, hidden in far away spaces.

My wife is excited about our new family member (travel trailer). Can't wait to park it in the back yard alley. We'll work together as a team to make the TT unique. Annie and I are a modern couple. We enjoy working together. One of our first projects is to make the kitchen and storage areas more usable. No girl this or boy that. We'll keep you updated on our RV upgrades on our YouTube channel.

Who Will Offer Me The Best Deal For A New Travel Trailer: Fun Town RV or ExploreUSA?

I've been shopping for a new travel trailer for a couple years. After intense analysis, I have determined that I prefer the price, features, length, weight and capacities of the Flagstaff Micro Lite 22FBs and it's sister product the Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S.  

Flagstaff travel trailers are sold by nearby ExploreUSA. Just down the road, the Rockwood brand is given floor space by Fun Town RV. With a little luck, one of these Fort Worth area dealerships will give me a fair deal on a new travel trailer. Yes, I'm crossing my fingers. If I don't get a reasonable price for a travel trailer, I'll continue to truck bed camp this summer. It's looks like it's gonna be hot one, again.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/fMzA-5PdtpI

Travel Trailer Must Have Accessories Shopping List

THIS IS MY PERSONAL TRAVEL TRAILER
ACCESSORIES SHOPPING LIST

Are you shopping for RV accessories and must haves? This list may be a good starting point for many RVers. If you have any questions or comments, (suggestions too) send them my way. Prices do change. For example, the price of lithium batteries is dropping steadily.

Due to the CoVid19 pandemic RV buying surge, some prices have gone up. I have listed general prices below (March 30, 2021) plus affiliate links to some items. Please subscribe to my YouTube channels and this blog. I appreciate it. 

Link to my RV & Travel Adventures Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMRCOVPnHu5HYDYGrPxcng

Link to my JMM Garza Photography & Video Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCtI2P70RhJr6Z1kNcSKBA

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Weight distribution & anti-sway bar (you have options)

- Curt 17500 TruTrack: https://amzn.to/31x8QeK
- Husky 32217 Center Line TS: https://amzn.to/39s5tKF
- Equal-i-zer 4-point: https://amzn.to/3w8YX59

Trailer brake controller - 51170 Curt Spectrum: $200 https://amzn.to/3rxSKfB

Hitch coupler lock $35-50 Clip-on towing mirrors - $50-125

Leveling blocks $30: https://amzn.to/31HSKzj

Bottle jack 4 ton $25: https://amzn.to/2O3VXpr

Sewer hose kit - $38 Camco 39658: https://amzn.to/2PCUOpt

Black tank rinse hose (not white) $10

Nitrile or latex gloves

Water inline filters $18

Drinking water hose (white?) $10

Tubs/containers for individual hoses

Water pressure regulator $25-60: https://amzn.to/3fmgW1V  

AGM batteries (2) @$180 or Lithium (1) $800

Power Watchdog EPO 30 amp surge protector $220: https://amzn.to/2PFrxu0

Satellite Dish TV and Wally receiver $350-500: https://amzn.to/3sF166E

Tubular cam locks (4) upgrade $32

Door lock upgrade $240 

Toilet treatment $8

Mudflap system $150

Sewage Tote Tank $290

30 amp to 20 amp dogbone $22: https://amzn.to/3cA2bqJ

30 amp to 50 amp dogbone $25

Chair recliners Coleman Padded $100 each 

Outdoor table small $50

Repair sealants $13 each or 4 for $34

Eternabond repair tape 4" x 5' $12: https://amzn.to/2QPNdEw

Slide lubricant $10 (already)

Rubber conditioner $15

Cleaning supplies

Dishes, cookware, flatware, etc. (Indoor & Outdoor)

Mattress memory foam topper 4 inch $140

Bed linens

Towels and wash cloths

Wash basin

Brooms and mops

Shovel $25: https://amzn.to/3u0TQlJ

Bucket metal (hot stuff?)

Furrion Vision S 7 Inch Wireless RV Backup System $600: https://amzn.to/3maeYTW

During the pandemic prices have gone up. They should drop in 2022. Friendly suggestions and comments are appreciated.

RV Shopping: Comparing the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) & Wholesale Price

 In this video, I compare the current (February 2021) wholesale price of a travel trailer to the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). I researched how the RV industry comes up with prices for their products. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Here is a link to the video.

https://youtu.be/mII6TQ_zGEg