First RV - needing some sound advice please
Hello, I am new to this forum and new to RV'ing (as in I dont have one yet) I am looking to purchase an RV. More specifically a camper trailer. I plan to haul this on my 2008 Ford Escape 3.0 V...
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A pop-up is easier to tow, due to the smaller size, typically lighter weight, and lower center of gravity. A small conventional travel trailer offers a lot more in the way of amenities and convenience for camping and protection from the elements. There are tradeoffs either way. Personally, I would probably look for a small travel trailer, maybe one of the fiberglass egg types (Scamp, Casita, etc.). The A-liners also look quite nice, at least from poking my head in one or two at RV shows.
I suspect most any trailer you'd want to tow with the Escape would be single axle. The number of axles mostly has to do with the weight/capacity of the trailer. I don't think anybody would bother putting dual axles on a 3000 pound trailer.
Be very careful when looking for things that need TLC. Moist RV is going to need a more or less steady diet of maintenance and minor fixes. More major problems, however, can quickly become very big projects...particularly when you're jumping in after they've been occurring. Water ingress, in particular, can cause significant structural damage while still looking fairly minor at first glance. On a pop-up, replacing worn-out canvas--is also kind of an expensive proposition (relative to the cost of the trailer, at least). I guess I'm suggesting you look for the best condition you can afford, or at least do your best to make sure that the problems are relatively minor and contained. ("The furnace won't stay lit" rather than "the floor is kind of soft.")
I suspect most any trailer you'd want to tow with the Escape would be single axle. The number of axles mostly has to do with the weight/capacity of the trailer. I don't think anybody would bother putting dual axles on a 3000 pound trailer.
Be very careful when looking for things that need TLC. Moist RV is going to need a more or less steady diet of maintenance and minor fixes. More major problems, however, can quickly become very big projects...particularly when you're jumping in after they've been occurring. Water ingress, in particular, can cause significant structural damage while still looking fairly minor at first glance. On a pop-up, replacing worn-out canvas--is also kind of an expensive proposition (relative to the cost of the trailer, at least). I guess I'm suggesting you look for the best condition you can afford, or at least do your best to make sure that the problems are relatively minor and contained. ("The furnace won't stay lit" rather than "the floor is kind of soft.")
