Surprise Camper

[3girlsfun]

I recently got very disgruntled with the camper search. It is so hot here, and going out to look just to to where it was no fun, and then there was the salesman, and not being able to get a good deal, etc. etc.

Here is my new idea. I am planning to try to pay cash, or at least have a hefty down payment. I am hoping to buy maybe this winter, or early spring. (Mainly because I don't have the time to shop and buy until then.)

Anyway, the main point of this posting is, I am thinking of surprising my husband. I pretty much know what he wants from the shopping we have done. I am thinking this would make a great surprise.

However, to all you men out there...is this a bad idea? I mean, would you be upset with not having the final "say" in something like this?

 

[thegoofyfamily]

My DH would FREAK if I did that. There are so many details that I'd overlook.....especially with a pre-owned rig. Maybe go with a fancy camper accessory he'd like????

 

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Personally I couldn't do this unless I was comfortable with the thought of a divorce. DH is way too opinionated to make a decision like this without him.

 

[YodaGirl]

I would be pretty upset with DH if he did that to surprise me - even if he knew the exact one that I wanted.

To me, a purchase like that should have both spouses on site at the time of purchase, but that's just me.

Good luck with your camper shopping!

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

You know your hubby best -- it probably depends on his personality and your relationship.

Personally, my hubby and I have an unspoken agreement about spending -- there's a "cap" on how much one of us spends without consulting the other. He recently gifted me with a birthday present that was pushing the top of the amount (it's a very low cap, lol), and while I adore the gift -- and him for thinking of it -- it kind of made me little uncomfortable that he went ahead and got it.

But again, you know your husband best! Good luck with the camper shopping!

 

[des1954]

I would keep looking if DH doesn't have the time, but bring him into the picture to help make the final decision. A purchase of this magnitude should be made with both in agreement. Men & women see camping equipment from different points of view. If you find one you absolutely can't live without, give the seller a modest down payment to hold it with the contingency of getting your money back if your DH finds fault with it. Get it in writing!

Good luck! Patience is its' own reward.

 

[medic9016]

Every manufacture has the same floor plans, it will come down to quality of the build and price you are wiling to pay. So take your time and find what you want. Me and my DW look at RVs totaly different. She could care less who or how it was built as long as it has the floor plan and gadgets she wants. I pay more to attention to details, like materials used or lippert frames or Norco slides.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

We always make decisions together when its anything other than day to day expenses, it also helps avoid the "I told you so" issue if something doesnt work out.

 

[Solamom]

My DH thought about trying to surprise me w/ our recent purchase...or at least let me freak out when I saw it wasn't available anymore online (since I pretty much babysat it everday). He finally wised up and didn't do it.....that is just me, I don't do well with surprises.

He probably could've pulled it off because we had looked together for a long time, so if that is the case with the two of you -- it might work.

Campers are a major purchase, and like a 2nd home, so that is a tough call to make. Personally, I wouldn't like it but you know your hubby better than anyone else - you should know how he would take it

Keep us posted! I can't wait to hear what you end up getting. I've been following your search all alone

 

[KimIce]

My DH would freak if I did something like that. We are still looking to upgrade from a FW to a Class A, but Hunting season has started and he don't have time to go look, so I will be doing the shopping, but when I find something he will go look at it. He even made me promise not to take the checkbook when I go to a camper show this weekend. I guess he don't trust me.

 

[devores]

A camper of any size is a major decision and should be made by both. You need to find a model/floorplan both of you agree on, or using the camper will be no fun. One would be upset and find fault in everything, and the other will be left dealing with the attittude. It will turn out the camper will sit unused more than used. It will take compromise, but at least both of you decided on what will work and are happy with the decision.

I vote no. Do make this a suprise. You can shop and find the camper, but both of you need to decide on one. If you do decide to make it a suprise, be prepared to trade it in soon after the purchase for a new one or have a good divorce lawyer on speed dial.

 

[3girlsfun]

We are in agreement about the floorplan, 4 bunks, and much beyond that dh doesn't care. I deal with all the finances, and he trusts me to deal with all purchases, he basically buys his gas weekly. We shall see, he has a very easy going personality. The major thing he wants is the sewer thing to be higher off the ground. His favorite brand is the jaycos. We will see what happens, the aggressive saving starts after our October trip.

 

[ftwildernessrick]

You could, however, look at the models/floorplans together to be sure on what you both would like to have. Then later, you go out & find it and depending on who you are dealing with (individual/dealership), do the preliminary paperwork, but do not purchase.

Then get some sort of gift card & enclose the photos/floor plan of the unit you found and present it to your husband with something like 'Honey, look what I found for us and we can get it tomorrow, if you want to?'

That would work with me.

 

[4mickey2]

i couldn't buy and wouldn't buy something like this without dh's input. if i felt i could i would probably find one and then take him to it and say here's the deal-do you want it?

 

[3girlsfun]

I may have misrepresented, we have looked and looked at floorplans. Maybe I'll save the money without him knowing, then we will go buy...