What we have learned
One thing I see on this board all the time is posters asking about a certain model of RV or just general floor plan questions. I thought we experienced campers could list some things we have found out...
Forum Discussion
wbwood wrote:
Buy the smallest unit you can stand. The fact: if you can stand to be in small quarters for periods of time (sleeping, inclimate weather), then the better you will be. Generally speaking, it will probably cost you less (but not always). It will be easier to tow and to park. You will also have many, many more campsites to choose from. Especially if you like to camp in Federal or State Campgrounds.
I know a lot of people want the biggest RV they can find, but we feel the opposite. Our first TT was a little 19-footer and we took that thing all over the US on a 6000 mile trip with two teenagers. We were, um, cozy to say the least. When you live in such close quarters you get to know each other VERY well. But you know what? That trip drew us closer as a family in ways I never anticipated. We became real friends on that trip.
I wish we still had that rig. We traded it for a large 30-footer, which was a great trailer itself. But it never had quite the cozy feel that little one had.
We have our last TT now. 26-feet, no slide, perfect for the 2 of us. Of course, we're not full-timing--I'd need more space if we were. But it's perfect for the week-long campouts that we do. The small space encourages us to be outside as much as possible, so we stay active. There is nothing that I don't like about this little camper!
