how to decide on buying a trailer - the dream vs reality

Figure out how many weekends makes sense for the financial commitment. If you are able to give it the time, buy used. First trailer was used - paid cash and spent roughly 5 weekends in it the first year. Best time with our family. You'll make it work if it's what the family enjoys and you can invite friends. Time constraints are only going to get tighter as they grow up. Make the memories.