Towing vs. Hauling Trailmanor Across Country

[OCfamily]

Hi Everyone,

Been reading the forum because we are interested in owning a TM. We are located in southern CA, and actually have a 2010 Trailmanor 2619 lined up, but it is located in Maryland (2,700 miles away). We have a few questions and would appreciate any feedback:

1. We think it's a great deal at less than $9,000. Everything we looked at over here in the west coast (very rare/low to no availability) is substantially higher. We are buying it sight unseen, so there is a lot of risk but the price offers room to make necessary repairs. The dealership listed it in great condition with everything working. The TM passed the Maryland State Inspection regarding the towing conditions, wheels, and bearings, etc. What does everybody think?

2. To have to delivered to CA, we received a couple of quotes to both tow it behind a truck or haul it on an auto carrier or flatbed. The rate difference is approximately $500 more to haul. Given that the TM passed the state inspection, the dealer recommends towing it since that's what these things are made for, and that's how they are delivered to the dealerships. What does everyone recommend?

Looking forward to owning a TM and perhaps meeting any nearby TM owners.

Thank you,