Complete Newbie Seeking Guidance
Hello everyone. I'm delighted to have found this forum and look forward to chatting with all of you. In a nutshell, here's my story (with a few questions at the end). I'm 35, married, live in Nort...
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When we started looking, we had some friends who had pop ups and decided they weren't for us. Also considered hybrid tent trailers. Again, didn't want the hassle of dealing with the canvas interface. Fifth wheels seem to big for our needs, even now. So, the hardside TT was the way to go, and I believe, still is the biggest bang for the buck.
You'll also note trailers are pulled almost exclusively by trucks, not "trucks". There's a reason for that. Trucks are made to pull and haul things. Crossovers, minivans, even most small to midsized SUVs....not so much.
As far as the kids being so young, true, you'll be tied down to their care while camping the same as at home, but they are your family. I never considered it to be a burden, though it can be trying at times. I loved raising our kids, and if we could have camped when they were small, we surely would have. They will grow faster than you can now imagine, so plan ahead at least 5-8 years. Buy a floor plan in a decent quality camper you can afford and go for it. There's a lot to see out there and some longer, bigger trips may be beyond their comprehension at this point, so keep it close to home for a while. Save the big trips for when they can remember them. Build your memories while you have the chance. Your kids will be on to other things soon enough, so getting them into camping at this age will become second nature to them later. It's a great way to build and maintain a strong family.
Good luck and have fun!
You'll also note trailers are pulled almost exclusively by trucks, not "trucks". There's a reason for that. Trucks are made to pull and haul things. Crossovers, minivans, even most small to midsized SUVs....not so much.
As far as the kids being so young, true, you'll be tied down to their care while camping the same as at home, but they are your family. I never considered it to be a burden, though it can be trying at times. I loved raising our kids, and if we could have camped when they were small, we surely would have. They will grow faster than you can now imagine, so plan ahead at least 5-8 years. Buy a floor plan in a decent quality camper you can afford and go for it. There's a lot to see out there and some longer, bigger trips may be beyond their comprehension at this point, so keep it close to home for a while. Save the big trips for when they can remember them. Build your memories while you have the chance. Your kids will be on to other things soon enough, so getting them into camping at this age will become second nature to them later. It's a great way to build and maintain a strong family.
Good luck and have fun!
