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TravelTherapist's avatar
Oct 03, 2016

First Buy!?

Getting into the travel trailer market and searching for recommendations on which brand/model to purchase. Here's what I need to work within: 3,500 LB (towing with a jeep wrangler unlimited), Max Price $20,000 (very interested in used too). Also, it will be me, my fiance, and two dogs smushed into this thing. We are both travel therapists looking to get out of the high rent in CA and will be traveling to Alaska (in summer). Whatever trailer we purchase it will need to endure ~2 cross country trips at minimum.

So far I love the look of the R-POD 179. I see prices new from $15,500-$24,000
Next runner up is the 2017 RIVERSIDE RV RETRO 180R (haven't been inside one yet)
Lastly, Forest River RV Rockwood mini Lite 1909S Looks to be $15,777 base price.

Please advise and the more recommendations the better!
Much appreciated!
  • Be sure you realize that the 3,500 pound tow rating is for the trailer, all gear, water, food, dogs, and the fiance.

    You need an empty trailer weighing 2,000 to 2,500 pounds.
  • I would pick the RPod. Built in my back yard. They sure seem to sell a lot of them. But jo matter what you choose I think you will be looking for bigger real soon if your planning for more than occasional weekend.