First travel trailer
Hi all! Just joined up and I already have a question. Now that my wife and I are retired, we would like to do some travelling. Unfortunately, as with so many others these days, finances will be a bit ...
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kknowlton wrote:
Hi-Los seem to have been well built. My main concern with them is that they are now orphans; the company is out of business. Another similar type design with a company that is still in business is Trailmanor. You pull the top parts up manually but springs help make it fairly easy - that's my understanding. (Haven't tried it personally). Another concern about both brands is the expense - they are pricier per square foot than "regular" travel trailers or popups. Otherwise, possibly a good choice for a smaller tow vehicle. (Lack of storage noted.)
Never think of an RV as a financial investment; they all depreciate, and unlike cars, with a few exceptions (Airstream is one), the really old ones aren't worth more as antiques. They are an investment in vacation enjoyment, family time, enjoying nature, seeing the country, and making lasting memories.
Yep, absolutely right. Once used, these things will only be worth what the next person is willing to pay - if you can find someone to buy it. We just want to do a little travelling within our budget and this seemed to be a better way to go than motels. We had used a camper when the kids were still around (And we were all a lot younger) but a camper won't do now. We have spent time in a 17 footer and we were comfortable in it. After all, we won't be throwing parties or dancing. We just want a place to eat, sleep and poop when we aren't visiting tourist traps,er ... I mean tourist attractions.
Andy
