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MitchF150
May 01, 2019Explorer III
It's harder for me to back up my little 8' utility trailer than it is to backup my 22' TT.. Towing straight, no difference other than the weight difference.
I find it easier to backup with the mirrors with either trailer.
As far as size and living space goes for a TT, I've had the same little 22' TT for over 17 years (the actual cabin is only 19') now and it's served our purpose with many mods along the way over the years..
Walk around queen bed up front. Full width bath in the back. (shower/tub converted to storage since it is useless for us with our style of camping and I don't fit in it anyway.) and the middle is kitchen and what used to be a dinette is now just a long bench. (one of the many mods made over the years)
So, we camp different than most, and most camp different than we do, but we don't "live" in the trailer by any means, so there is the difference for us.
We only do long weekend trips and just 2 of us so more than enough room..
Passed a couple today towing a little tiny Scamp trailer with a Subaru Forester and it looked fine and I'm sure they are headed for a great trip...
My folks have a huge 30' fifth wheel that is bigger than my first apartment when I moved out of the house and they are not able to camp anymore and offered it to me for FREE.. Just no way I need or want that much trailer and no way to store it or tow it with the existing truck either, so no way.. told them to sell it for whatever they can get and use the money for whatever..
In the end, just gotta do what you gotta do that works best for you and enjoy!
Good luck!
Mitch
I find it easier to backup with the mirrors with either trailer.
As far as size and living space goes for a TT, I've had the same little 22' TT for over 17 years (the actual cabin is only 19') now and it's served our purpose with many mods along the way over the years..
Walk around queen bed up front. Full width bath in the back. (shower/tub converted to storage since it is useless for us with our style of camping and I don't fit in it anyway.) and the middle is kitchen and what used to be a dinette is now just a long bench. (one of the many mods made over the years)
So, we camp different than most, and most camp different than we do, but we don't "live" in the trailer by any means, so there is the difference for us.
We only do long weekend trips and just 2 of us so more than enough room..
Passed a couple today towing a little tiny Scamp trailer with a Subaru Forester and it looked fine and I'm sure they are headed for a great trip...
My folks have a huge 30' fifth wheel that is bigger than my first apartment when I moved out of the house and they are not able to camp anymore and offered it to me for FREE.. Just no way I need or want that much trailer and no way to store it or tow it with the existing truck either, so no way.. told them to sell it for whatever they can get and use the money for whatever..
In the end, just gotta do what you gotta do that works best for you and enjoy!
Good luck!
Mitch
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