First travel trailer, what should I buy?
We are a family of four, two adults, two small kids. We need a trailer that can sleep us all comfortably. I do not have a tow vehicle yet, that would come after we find a TT. I am in search of ...
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Have you camped before? If so, how? Trailer? RV? Tent? Pop-up? I'm going on the assumption that this is all new to you.
Prior to the 2008 crash a lot of people jumped into RVing because the money was easy to borrow and it looked cool. A lot of people really didn't care for it after all and trailers sat doing nothing or were sold cheaply. I would hate to see you buy something you regret later.
All that said, try renting something first for a week or long weekend. If you like it, then go to a dealer and just look around. Or go to an RV show.
A family of 4 in an Airstream would not be good. They are beautiful high quality units, but they have small beds and feel claustrophobic to me. Not to mention their floor plans and choice of interior materials are really cool for an office, but don't feel homey in the slightest.
If your family has any tenting experience I'd recommend looking at hybrid trailers. Some have 3 bed options and slide outs, and are very roomy.
Prior to the 2008 crash a lot of people jumped into RVing because the money was easy to borrow and it looked cool. A lot of people really didn't care for it after all and trailers sat doing nothing or were sold cheaply. I would hate to see you buy something you regret later.
All that said, try renting something first for a week or long weekend. If you like it, then go to a dealer and just look around. Or go to an RV show.
A family of 4 in an Airstream would not be good. They are beautiful high quality units, but they have small beds and feel claustrophobic to me. Not to mention their floor plans and choice of interior materials are really cool for an office, but don't feel homey in the slightest.
If your family has any tenting experience I'd recommend looking at hybrid trailers. Some have 3 bed options and slide outs, and are very roomy.
