New to these TT Forums but have had great luck over the years with the TC forums.Wife wants the space of a TT for future camping trips, so well, you know. I got the boat I wanted.I'm looking for helpful input on making up a short list of TT's to buy since i'm not on the know with all of the models like I am with TC's. I really want quality and not sure what to look for exactly. This is a huge market compared to TC's, data overload.Budget-around $30kish new or 1-2 years old.Truck-In my signature, 02 Super Duty 7.3 with LOTS of mods, beastly and reliable. Not worried about weight.Wants-Short as possible meeting our wants. My carport is 25' long and would like to get the box portion (roof) under it so 21'-24' with the hitch sticking out a little and covered will work.Layout-Walk around queen with some privacy a must. Not just opened bed to the LR. Slide. Going short, so a must. Big tanks would be nice. 4 season, we camp 12 months a year.So early on I like the layout on the Grand design 2150RB, not sure on the quality though. Highland RV LT216RBS looks nice too. I have heard ORV is good, I don't see a model I want with them though. Lance 2155 and 2295 look OK. I'm early on in the process, so kinda green and haven't kicked any tires yet. I REALLY want quality, something better than average if possible. Thanks for any input.

Nash, Arctic Fox are the first two I would consider. Bhild in LaGrande,OR on an in house frame by a quality local manufacturer.

Several Lance TT's sure do meet your wants and they are very high quality TT's. Hard to find a used one as owners seem to keep hanging on to them and that alone says something big about their quality and excellent floorplans. Well insulated for 4 season use too and have very little or no wood in them to rot either. Another plus is that due to their fine high end state of the art construction materials used and their design, their TT weights are very low. It's something additional that is a plus every time you pull it around year after year and Lance RV's are made to last for many decades and really hold their value and resale price, not just for years like most!

Another vote for Northwood mfg (Arctic Fox or Nash).

Artic Fox or Nash are the only two that I would look at in your case

http://northwoodmfg.com/arctic-fox-2/arctic-fox-22g/http://northwoodmfg.com/travel-trailers/nash/nash-23d-2/

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Area13
Explorer
May 21, 2017
We have decided we want 2 seating areas, couch/dinette.Leaning ORV heavy right now. It's a Nash product from orygun like AF. They have some great video on the build. Frames, walls suspension seem super quality. Anyone have or know much about these.

24rks

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Yfh_DXLo6l4
westend
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Do you plan to tow the boat? Any other toys going along? Your truck is a honey for hauling so like you said, weight not an issue. If I was full-timing or full four season camping, I'd look hard at Arctic Fox.
If it's just you and the Missus, you could aim for something on the smaller side.
Area13
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Thank you for all of the suggestions so far, appreciate it. I saved a couple of these models to my favorites for further investigating.

80" bed is a must now that i'm noticing that. I'm 6' 230 and need some room! Our bed in our TC is a true California King for petes sake. True Queen for sure.
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
May 16, 2017
Want to spend money? Arctic Fox and a second wife.
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
May 16, 2017
I wont knock the nash and arctic fox brands mentioned earlier, their quality is high and their fan following you have seen.
Looking at your criteria I will add a brand though
Solaire by palomino, their 22 and 25 foot models have a couple of advantages,
80" long bed, sorry but that matters to me, if your over 5'8" it may to you
Bed is divided from living areas by ent center not just a curtain.
Large storage areas.
Over 2000 lbs of CCC
50 gal FW and at least 68 gal GW
The cabinet quality and frame may not match the the nash or Arctic fox, but the cost is way lower, the quality seems good, and the weights are easily low enough to tow with a half ton truck in the future.
Also the passport models by Keystone 2520 for example has all your criteria and a 76 gal grey tank, 7000 GVW with 2000 lb of that as CCC
In both cases they are not going to match the fit, finish, or QC levels of the others mentioned, but they do fill their niche at nearly a 40% discount and there are many on the road that appear to be functioning well.
normal_dave
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Here's my current favorite smaller size trailer, Outdoors RV Timber Ridge 230RBI, should check off all of your boxes. This floor plan not available anymore, but there are several 2016 models available advertising closeout~ $ 30K.

Double slide, 4 seasons, laminated aluminum frame walls, Queen bed, center island, 27' and change including hitch.

Examples:
2016 230RBI at Coos Bay, OR

2016 230RBI Pendleton, OR
TurnThePage
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Lance is at the top of my list right now, especially their 2375, which may be a little longer than you want. Lance trailers don't have very large holding tanks though. I've watched several Youtube videos of their factory in action and am impressed.

I also like that Imagine 2150 layout, and saw a very nice one at a recent show. It was very clean, and appeared to be well put together. It's hard to tell sometimes though. It's the only one on this list that doesn't have a dual pane window option or the frameless windows.

The Northwood products already have a loyal following and are nice. The Outdoors RVs likewise. I like them, but they're generally heavier than I am willing to go. No problem for you though.

That Highland Ridge LT216RBS you mentioned is also on my list. It's a lot of trailer in a short package.
goducks10
Explorer
May 16, 2017
http://northwoodmfg.com/arctic-fox-2/arctic-fox-22g/
http://northwoodmfg.com/travel-trailers/nash/nash-23d-2/
samsontdog
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Artic Fox or Nash are the only two that I would look at in your case
RVcrazy
Explorer
May 16, 2017
Another vote for Northwood mfg (Arctic Fox or Nash).