HELP! First Time buyer getting cold feet.
We are a couple in our early 50's, recently retired from full-time employment, with a daughter who is Junior in H.S. and a 22 yr old son living at home. We have limited camping experience amounting to...
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Good luck with your decision. Remember that choosing to be happy with whatever outcome is at least half of making a good decision :)
Lots of previous good advice which I agree with but won't repeat.
Regarding your towing questions: our TT was near 11ft, and we never had any significant height issues (did watch low road signs, and now do even when not towing). Not sure the weight of the Canyon, but I suspect your 454 will handle hills fine as long as you are willing to be patient if necessary and can afford to keep the gas tank filled.
Set-up/take-down will become simple and second nature as you camp more, wouldn't worry about it.
Black water issues will also turn out to be less significant as you get experience. I also was concerned so used a Flojet macerator pump for years, recently went to the stinky slinky and realized it's simple and my concerns were unfounded. Sounds like you're practical, and have some farm experience so I suspect you'll also find this a non-issue.
Most importantly, don't feel pressured to make a "now or never" decision. If you pass on this trailer there will be another good deal down the road if you want one.
With that said, we also love the traveling and lifestyle and really enjoy the kind people we meet. I just retired and we're looking forward to spending weeks/months camping instead of weekends etc.
Again, good luck!
Lots of previous good advice which I agree with but won't repeat.
Regarding your towing questions: our TT was near 11ft, and we never had any significant height issues (did watch low road signs, and now do even when not towing). Not sure the weight of the Canyon, but I suspect your 454 will handle hills fine as long as you are willing to be patient if necessary and can afford to keep the gas tank filled.
Set-up/take-down will become simple and second nature as you camp more, wouldn't worry about it.
Black water issues will also turn out to be less significant as you get experience. I also was concerned so used a Flojet macerator pump for years, recently went to the stinky slinky and realized it's simple and my concerns were unfounded. Sounds like you're practical, and have some farm experience so I suspect you'll also find this a non-issue.
Most importantly, don't feel pressured to make a "now or never" decision. If you pass on this trailer there will be another good deal down the road if you want one.
With that said, we also love the traveling and lifestyle and really enjoy the kind people we meet. I just retired and we're looking forward to spending weeks/months camping instead of weekends etc.
Again, good luck!
