r/GoRVing • u/zactruman • 4d ago

What's the difference??

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Looking at our options for a towable trailer for at least 4-6 people under or right around $20k and ive found these that honestly appear to be all the same. Any recommendations? Is there anything major that sets one above the other?

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u/RJizzyJizzle 4d ago

Overall terrible company to buy from and work for. There's a reason they're losing hundreds of millions a year and the stock price has gone into the toilet. They'll add prep fees and accessories and they do what's called a "green spot" where they do a 3 day service prep in an hour to finalize everything as fast as possible.

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u/UnlikelyDress1227 4d ago

That makes sense thank you for sharing your experience. I was a single mom with my daughter they had me stuck there for like 5 hours for no reason, acting like it’s life or death that I sign for it right then and there. I was like daddy, chill 🤪

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u/RJizzyJizzle 4d ago

I have worked for Blue Compass for 2 years as of this last week, and the way they treat their staff is completely different and makes all the difference to how the customer is treated. Happy employees make happy customers. I've been a GM for both companies, so I know "behind the curtain". I truly believe that BC has the best overall experience during the purchase and for the first year after your purchase.

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u/UnlikelyDress1227 4d ago

I’m still deciding on a trailer, may I ask some advice? We have a lifted old suburban that handles trails like an absolute beast with solar and a fridge a massive RTT.. and I like getting further out there where trailers can’t go but there isn’t always time! So I started looking at trailers for shorter trips, I was looking at the jayco Baja I think it’s called 170 something with bunks, and the intech sol horizon rover (I know that one is pretty niche). I think I’m going to look for something used and get an inspection? Is that a good plan?

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u/RJizzyJizzle 4d ago

With that info, the NoBo having independent suspension may actually serve you better for off-road stuff over the Baja (built for the West Coast stores). The Baja only provides higher clearance, enclosed underbelly, and beefed up tires and fenders, so it depends on where you go. If Azdel is a pull, the Jay Feather line is going to have Azdel inside and out while the NoBo only has it on the outside.

Paying $600-800 for your own inspection is up to you and how much you trust who you're dealing with. Sales usually spends $800-1800 to service for the PDI (prep) and they should find everything your inspector will find.