Girlfriend and I will be taking off on our first adventure. A year living in a travel trailer. Our budget is 15 grand. We would like a used one. Wondering what units you guys would recommend if you were in my position. I don't need it to sleep more than 2. A pull out couch would be ok but not necessary.Thanks!

What are you using to pull the trailer?

You be able to find something in that price range, used of course. Lots of late model trailers out there for sale. We paid 16K out the door for our 2004 Aljo 25ft trailer. The 25 footer is ideal for 2 people IMO. We kept it for 10 years and sold it for 6K to friends and it's still a good trailer and they use the heck out of it. 15K will get you something pretty nice used IMO, heck, there's nice rigs out there for 10K.One word of advice, make sure it has a slide out. Wouldn't own a trailer with out one.

What size would you consider liveable if it's your full time home for a year? I'll probably be using a f250 with a 2500lb payload

danv1317 wrote:What sI've would you consider liveable if it's your full time home for a year? I'll probably be using a f250 with a 2500lb payloadAre you typing on a smart phone? If I understand your question, I would look for something in the 25 to 30ft range with a slide out.

Ron3rd wrote:danv1317 wrote:What sI've would you consider liveable if it's your full time home for a year? I'll probably be using a f250 with a 2500lb payloadAre you typing on a smart phone? If I understand your question, I would look for something in the 25 to 30ft range with a slide out.Hey sorry, i was on a smartphone. This website isn't very mobile friendly with the typing text. thanks. i edited it.

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22 Replies

danv1317
Explorer
Dec 24, 2014
I am considering the honda route though and getting a second one later on to buddy with.
danv1317
Explorer
Dec 24, 2014
I'll be staying in a full hookup campground 99% of the time. Any time I stay outside the RV site that I'll need a generator, I won't be in a campground.
bikendan
Explorer
Dec 24, 2014
Congrats on your new to you rig!

one comment, hope you don't plan on using that open-frame Champion 3500 in a campground, unless you meant the 3100 inverter model.
the 3500 is not an appropriate generator for a campground.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Dec 23, 2014
Nice trailer, congrats!
GWolfe
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014
Thats a nice floor plan, should do you well.
danv1317
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014
2006 Keystone RV Springdale 291 RKLGL. We found a used one in Carson City, NV. We loved all the counter top space. It also had pretty decent room on the inside as well as a bedroom that was not great but totally fine for us. It's missing one of the recliner chairs so we may put a small desk there for the computer. Also it had a lot of great light inside with the type of windows it had. I'll post pictures tomorrow after i pick it up! Looking at generator choices now. thinking a champion 3500 remote start. We will be camping at the travertine hot springs in bridgeport, CA tomorrow night on our way to San Diego where we will be staying.
GWolfe
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014
Congrats. So what did you end up getting? Oh and we will need pics.
danv1317
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014
ended up picking up a 29ft travel trailer in Nevada. Price worked out, and the inside felt much larger than a 29ft. Going ot put the motorcycle into the truck bed which will be my best bet. Thanks guys for all the input!
John_Wayne
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2014
I'd make sure it had a full time bed that you could walk down each side. Enough counter top to make meals. A TV that was easy to watch from a comfortable seating location. Enough closet space to hold clothes for the changing seasons.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Dec 23, 2014
Well if you're gonna put on a lot of miles, I'd get a 5th wheel. If not then whatever.
Don't know much about trailers but my arctic fox camper was good quality. I'd look for an AF trailer. $15 k will get you a nice trailer.