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SoCalPal
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Sep 03, 2018

Best Used Tent Trailer

Hi All.
I'm looking to buy a "used" tent trailer for occasional camping (beach, mountains & desert).
I'll be pulling it with a Toyota Tundra V-8 so power and weight are non issues. Length is not an issue either.
My questions are these:
Which brand of used tent trailer is the 'best' overall quality?
Is there any particular date range I should be looking at?
I'm leaning toward a tandem axle. Any negatives?
Any major drawbacks to having a slide out? What about an A/C & heater or electric jacks?
I like the layout of the 2004 Jayco 1407 but Viking seems to have some positives too.
I've read that roof leaks are a chronic problem. Any recommendations?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
  • Horsepower, towing capacity and tongue weight are always an issue.
  • Yep, condition! Find one that looks like it's been taken care of, at a price you can be happy with, buy it and go camping. Best if it's been stored under cover, because that reduces the chance of it being water damaged.
  • As with any used RV condition is far more important that brand name. Depending in how you intend to use it and where you plan on going the lighter and smaller the better. As for AC? Most tent trailers simply dont have the roof strength to support one without extensive bracing.