Entry level trailer what qualifies.
I always hear the term "entry level" when folks talk about travel trailer. What makes/qualifies a trailer as entry level? Or is it just matter of brand's or a model within each brand, features or lack there of?
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- You can learn a lot about TT by comparing prices.
An entry level trailer is almost always stick and tin, has few built ins, less storage, poor venting of heat and AC, fewer speakers, poorer finish materials, like floors, fabrics and wood. More vinyl and pressed board.
It is useful to go to RV shows and look at a lot of trailers and compare the asking prices. AFter awhile you can spot an entry level trailer easily. - Doesn't matter if it's an entry level or upscale fiberglass model, they can both have quality issues to deal with, minor to major.
Our first TT was a small aluminum sided unit with no slide and basic features and would have been considered entry level. Only issue was a problem with the brakes that the dealer eventually fixed. Our current TT is in the upscale category and has had plenty of issues from day one. Into our 6th season on it and am still finding significant bad factory workmanship issues to deal with.
Wood-framed versus aluminum sided TTs, either can actually be better in some circumstances. Like if the exterior gets damaged, you can replace rows of the metal. Wood framing is much more forgiving on rough roads - aluminum framing can have failed welds in comparison like we did below. If you camp a lot in cold weather and fail to remove moisture in the air, or have a leak on the exterior, you can end up with rotted wood framing or fiberglass delamination. Take your pick.
"Entry level" is like a starter home. Smaller, minimal features and lower cost. Maybe a single axle only. Some features are def. worth spending money on. Having a slide with sofa and more space was a huge plus for us.
Choose wisely, buy once... :)
