Bunkhouse TT Suggestions
Hi All! My family and I are looking into getting started with a travel trailer. Im 33 my wife is 35 and our two boys are 3 and 6. We are struggling to find exactly the right TT. I was hoping you gu...
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Most of the lighter weight RVs have rather low roofs. Step into the shower one time. If your head isn't touching the ceiling I bet it's up inside a skylight like you're wearing a space helmet. This is the test I do when looking at trailers and I'm only 6'. The TTs with higher ceilings are not in the light weight class.
Will you dry camp much? The lightweight trailers also typically have smaller fresh water and sewer tanks. For my family of 5 that likes to camp off grid part of the time that's a deal breaker. Lightweight and sized to fit a tall person, in my experience, don't go together.
While you may not NEED a 2500 series truck to tow a 7,000 pound RV you will like the experience better. Gas powered 2500 series trucks don't really cost that much more than 1500 series trucks. If you start looking at diesel 2500s then yes, the price is much higher. You definitely don't need a diesel and I wouldn't recommend one for your use. A GM 2009 or newer 2500 with the 6.0L gas engine would be a great truck. They are plentiful and not very expensive. The Ford 6.2L and 6.8L V10 also seem to be good gas engines.
Will you dry camp much? The lightweight trailers also typically have smaller fresh water and sewer tanks. For my family of 5 that likes to camp off grid part of the time that's a deal breaker. Lightweight and sized to fit a tall person, in my experience, don't go together.
While you may not NEED a 2500 series truck to tow a 7,000 pound RV you will like the experience better. Gas powered 2500 series trucks don't really cost that much more than 1500 series trucks. If you start looking at diesel 2500s then yes, the price is much higher. You definitely don't need a diesel and I wouldn't recommend one for your use. A GM 2009 or newer 2500 with the 6.0L gas engine would be a great truck. They are plentiful and not very expensive. The Ford 6.2L and 6.8L V10 also seem to be good gas engines.
