After spending so much time looking for the perfect RV, we came pretty close to what we really need as a family. We decided on a travel trailer that required a fairly extensive repairs (roof, walls, floor, etc.). Below are some of the things we love about our trailer.1. The bunk house: This room is amazing!!! It has 4 bunks and 4 wardrobe cabinets to go along with it. This has worked perfectly for our 4 kids and we wouldn't change a thing about it.2. The slide: Because of our driveway we're limited to a 25-26' trailer. Without having our bed in this slide out I don't think we'd be able to make a trailer of this length work for 6 people comfortably.3. The awning: This is nothing unique to our trailer, but when repairing our trailer I considered leaving the awning off. I'm VERY glad I reinstalled the awning as it creates much more usable outdoor living space. I can't imagine not having the awning at this point.4. The height: When we first purchased the trailer I needed to drag it up the driveway on the bumper. I considered installing skid wheels, but then decided to lift the trailer. I installed the Dexter Axle Flip kit on both axles which have us an additional 6.5" of clearance. We now just clear the bumper by about an inch or so, but still need to remove the rear stabilizers and the tongue jack each time. I would like to install quick release adapters for both the stabilizers and tongue jack to speed up setup.5. The memories: Everything from the experience repairing the trailer to all of the fun we have camping in it together. It's all created great memories for the whole family and we're just getting started.What do you love about your RV?

Great post. Ours fits our camping needs perfectly and while not huge, it does everything we need with sufficient room. It also fits into smaller spots that bigger trailers can't use. (Not to mention my truck pulls it effortlessly)It's easy to heat with just one space heater or the furnace. This is very evident when boon-docking.It's very comfortable and has great TV viewing angle and a great flip up table next to the couch so my son can play his video games there.I like the fridge being right next to the door. Beverages are handy without having to traipse through the rig.The kitchen is very functional and actually has some counter space.The axles and brakes are over sized for a rig this size. I have nearly 2 tons of CCC. The whole trailer was well built (never leaked) and has held up well.It still looks like new thanks to much waxing and some repainting.Then there's certainly the memories in it for us too. Ten years of family trips from local state parks to Disneyland and beyond.

RVcircus wrote:After spending so much time looking for the perfect RV, we came pretty close to what we really need as a family. We decided on a travel trailer that required a fairly extensive repairs (roof, walls, floor, etc.). Below are some of the things we love about our trailer.1. The bunk house: This room is amazing!!! It has 4 bunks and 4 wardrobe cabinets to go along with it. This has worked perfectly for our 4 kids and we wouldn't change a thing about it.2. The slide: Because of our driveway we're limited to a 25-26' trailer. Without having our bed in this slide out I don't think we'd be able to make a trailer of this length work for 6 people comfortably.3. The awning: This is nothing unique to our trailer, but when repairing our I considered leaving the awning off. I'm VERY glad I reinstalled the awning as it creates much more usable outdoor living space. I can't imagine not having the awning at this point.4. The height: When we first purchased the trailer I needed to drag it up the driveway on the bumper. I considered installing skid wheels, but then decided to lift the trailer. I installed the Dexter Axle Flip kit on both axles which have us an additional 6.5" of clearance. We now just clear the bumper by about an inch or so, but still need to remove the rear stabilizers and the tongue jack each time. I would like to install quick release adapters for both the stabilizers and tongue jack to speed up setup.5. The memories: Everything from the experience repairing the trailer to all of the fun we have camping in it together. It's all created great memories for the whole family and we're just getting started.What do you love about your RV?it's paid for!

14 years old, paid cash for it. Don't worry about drilling a hole here or there or dragging a branch on it. We take care of it but dont cringe each time it's chipped or damaged.Being older it seems to be of heavy construction.14 foot slide, dont step on each others toes.Love putting the 9x18 awning mat out as it's like an outdoor living room.Rear kitchen has furnace under the refrigerator so it's quiet in the bedroom.Plenty of space on living room wall for 42" LED TV, not like some with the little box like opening.4- Six volt batteries.Remote start Honda 3000, wife starts it as needed without special instructions.High clearance for off road.And most of all.....pulling it with a Cummins.

The best thing we like is that in 8 years we have not seen one that we like better. Nothing worth trading or selling for.

Veebyes wrote:The best thing we like is that in 8 years we have not seen one that we like better. Nothing worth trading or selling for.Exactly, we sometimes go to RV shows but never see anything that would work better. It's almost disappointing.Almost.

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ScottG
Nomad
Jan 02, 2015
Veebyes wrote:
The best thing we like is that in 8 years we have not seen one that we like better. Nothing worth trading or selling for.

Exactly, we sometimes go to RV shows but never see anything that would work better.
It's almost disappointing.
Almost.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Jan 02, 2015
The best thing we like is that in 8 years we have not seen one that we like better. Nothing worth trading or selling for.
azrving
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015
14 years old, paid cash for it. Don't worry about drilling a hole here or there or dragging a branch on it. We take care of it but dont cringe each time it's chipped or damaged.

Being older it seems to be of heavy construction.

14 foot slide, dont step on each others toes.

Love putting the 9x18 awning mat out as it's like an outdoor living room.

Rear kitchen has furnace under the refrigerator so it's quiet in the bedroom.

Plenty of space on living room wall for 42" LED TV, not like some with the little box like opening.

4- Six volt batteries.

Remote start Honda 3000, wife starts it as needed without special instructions.

High clearance for off road.

And most of all.....pulling it with a Cummins.
rk911
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015
RVcircus wrote:
After spending so much time looking for the perfect RV, we came pretty close to what we really need as a family. We decided on a travel trailer that required a fairly extensive repairs (roof, walls, floor, etc.). Below are some of the things we love about our trailer.

1. The bunk house: This room is amazing!!! It has 4 bunks and 4 wardrobe cabinets to go along with it. This has worked perfectly for our 4 kids and we wouldn't change a thing about it.

2. The slide: Because of our driveway we're limited to a 25-26' trailer. Without having our bed in this slide out I don't think we'd be able to make a trailer of this length work for 6 people comfortably.

3. The awning: This is nothing unique to our trailer, but when repairing our I considered leaving the awning off. I'm VERY glad I reinstalled the awning as it creates much more usable outdoor living space. I can't imagine not having the awning at this point.

4. The height: When we first purchased the trailer I needed to drag it up the driveway on the bumper. I considered installing skid wheels, but then decided to lift the trailer. I installed the Dexter Axle Flip kit on both axles which have us an additional 6.5" of clearance. We now just clear the bumper by about an inch or so, but still need to remove the rear stabilizers and the tongue jack each time. I would like to install quick release adapters for both the stabilizers and tongue jack to speed up setup.

5. The memories: Everything from the experience repairing the trailer to all of the fun we have camping in it together. It's all created great memories for the whole family and we're just getting started.

What do you love about your RV?

it's paid for!
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 02, 2015
Great post.

Ours fits our camping needs perfectly and while not huge, it does everything we need with sufficient room. It also fits into smaller spots that bigger trailers can't use. (Not to mention my truck pulls it effortlessly)

It's easy to heat with just one space heater or the furnace. This is very evident when boon-docking.

It's very comfortable and has great TV viewing angle and a great flip up table next to the couch so my son can play his video games there.

I like the fridge being right next to the door. Beverages are handy without having to traipse through the rig.

The kitchen is very functional and actually has some counter space.

The axles and brakes are over sized for a rig this size. I have nearly 2 tons of CCC. The whole trailer was well built (never leaked) and has held up well.

It still looks like new thanks to much waxing and some repainting.

Then there's certainly the memories in it for us too. Ten years of family trips from local state parks to Disneyland and beyond.

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