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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$5-10k is not unrealistic but you will likely have to do some searching, throw out some offers and be willing to walk away if they aren't ready to deal. You are probably looking at the 8-10yr old range but that's OK.
Don't get hung up on a "better" brand. They all use the same mechancials and construction techniques (particularly in small family campers).
While you want everything to work, getting a dry unit is your first priority. If you aren't sure, check out the rigs yourself and when you think you have one that is a good deal and looks in good shape, pay a moble RV tech to go over it with you as a contingency on the deal. There's no guarantee the tech will find everything but they should find more than you will.
At 5-6k lbs, you will probaly be fine but run the numbers specific to your truck and the trailer in question. Make sure to add in the weight of the kids and other stuff packed in the truck...and assuming you will continue to travel, make an estimate of how many extra pounds the kids will add in the next 5yrs. The weight you pack in the truck is subtracted from the load capability.
Don't get hung up on a "better" brand. They all use the same mechancials and construction techniques (particularly in small family campers).
While you want everything to work, getting a dry unit is your first priority. If you aren't sure, check out the rigs yourself and when you think you have one that is a good deal and looks in good shape, pay a moble RV tech to go over it with you as a contingency on the deal. There's no guarantee the tech will find everything but they should find more than you will.
At 5-6k lbs, you will probaly be fine but run the numbers specific to your truck and the trailer in question. Make sure to add in the weight of the kids and other stuff packed in the truck...and assuming you will continue to travel, make an estimate of how many extra pounds the kids will add in the next 5yrs. The weight you pack in the truck is subtracted from the load capability.
