I have a feeling I am going a bit backwards from most but maybe not. I have gotten to the point in life where I am tired of hauling our 15,500lbs 40ft 5th wheel around and lugging a 300 pound hitch in and out of my truck. We miss the "simpler" times. So with that said we are in the midst of trading our BIG 5th wheel in on a 29ft Heritage Glen 263RL travel trailer. I would love to hear from some others you have made the jump "down" to a smaller rig and if it was a move that they still think was good or do they have regrets.

I went to 22 feet. Happy with all the great places where I “fit.”

garysol wrote:So with that said we are in the midst of trading our BIG 5th wheel in on a 29ft Heritage Glen 263RL travel trailer. I would love to hear from some others you have made the jump "down" to a smaller rig and if it was a move that they still think was good or do they have regrets.It's all relative - your new "downsize" Heritage Glen is longer than the biggest trailer we ever owned, our KZ Spree 240BH-LX. We've since downsized from that "monster" to our current 19' couple's trailer which measures 22' 6" coupler to bumper. Hard for me to fully appreciate your "downsize". ;) Nope, no regrets - easy to tow, easy to put on any campsite, costs less to buy, maintain, and store than a larger rig - what's not to like? :W

Over 7 years ago I went from a 28' Class C that was our family camper while the kids were growing to a T@B teardrop. I love that little T@B, and use it way more often than the Class C. Much of that may have to do with the fact the kids are grown and on their own, however they join me/us some too with the T@B too. I just have too much fun with this little gem, and am as much, or more, in love with it today as when I purchased.

SoundGuy wrote:It's all relative - your new "downsize" Heritage Glen is longer than the biggest trailer we ever owned, our KZ Spree 240BH-LX. We've since downsized from that "monster" to our current 19' couple's trailer which measures 22' 6" coupler to bumper. Hard for me to fully appreciate your "downsize". ;) I would downsize more but our now 16 year old will still occasionally camp with us so I wanted something that still gave her some room to stretch out with friends....

We downsized from a 30' to a 23' TT because the kids are grown. Pulls better, parks easier, and has more interior room. The only downside is not having those bunks in the rear to throw junk on.

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bakerkids
Explorer
Nov 02, 2017
Over 7 years ago I went from a 28' Class C that was our family camper while the kids were growing to a T@B teardrop. I love that little T@B, and use it way more often than the Class C. Much of that may have to do with the fact the kids are grown and on their own, however they join me/us some too with the T@B too. I just have too much fun with this little gem, and am as much, or more, in love with it today as when I purchased.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Nov 02, 2017
garysol wrote:
So with that said we are in the midst of trading our BIG 5th wheel in on a 29ft Heritage Glen 263RL travel trailer. I would love to hear from some others you have made the jump "down" to a smaller rig and if it was a move that they still think was good or do they have regrets.

It's all relative - your new "downsize" Heritage Glen is longer than the biggest trailer we ever owned, our KZ Spree 240BH-LX. We've since downsized from that "monster" to our current 19' couple's trailer which measures 22' 6" coupler to bumper. Hard for me to fully appreciate your "downsize". ;)

Nope, no regrets - easy to tow, easy to put on any campsite, costs less to buy, maintain, and store than a larger rig - what's not to like? :W
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Nov 02, 2017
I went to 22 feet. Happy with all the great places where I “fit.”

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