Shopping for 1st TT. What should I consider?
Hello, I'm new to camping other than tent camping. I'm looking for something used, it needs to sleep at least 6, and I would like the weight to be less than 5-6000lbs. And my dh wants length as shor...
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kerrlakeroo wrote:
Jayco's will be a possibility, Lance will likely not be out there at the price point your talking about.
N. Georgia,
mostly staying in RV parks? or
running west for boondocking times?
Bunks and kids, looking for two double bunks or 3 singles? You will still have a dinette and maybe a sofa
All are things to consider at the ages you mentioned.
That said, there are plenty of TT's out there, but you will be looking at 3-7 yrs old, and they will usually show some wear. Look for signs of water intrusion first and then do it again, It is the destroyer of trailers, If you find one that appears to have always been dry then look to how well the floorplan can meet your needs and how can you work with it. Your families size makes that the most important issue after water. If you cant find a way to work within the space it will quickly become untenable.
Your Excursion will allow for a 20-25' trailer but when counting the weights add all the kids to the TV weight limit, they count there also.
Finding this in the 5-10K price range isnt impossible, but you will have to put some time into it.
I found a lance for $12k but not the best floor plan. We need a 30+ footer but it's just too big for us. I imagine sometimes dh plus a couple boys would go and he's not as keen on hassle.
We are thinking frequent weekends at the coast from SC down to northern Florida. Yes, rv parks. Also there are many state parks in the ga mountains we've tent camped in that a smaller tt would fit.
