HELP with travel trailer purchase (Evergreen)

nmilnes wrote:
Thank you so much for all of your help here. I am using it for a mobile pet grooming business (go to people's homes, take their pets outside for grooming, and return them within the hour). I need something in the 20-25' range for the set-ups I need (will also have resources for a vet to join me for special cases). I also need running water available.

Also, I live in a town, so I am unable to park it in town and don't have the room to build a garage or another space to store it. I've been trying to find heated, indoor storage for the winter, but am coming up empty. Someone suggested a campground, and I have found a few that are open in the winter, but I'm worried about timely snow removal.

I ended up leaning towards the Evergreen because of how easy it would be to tow and the eco-friendly components that are used. The one I am looking at also has solar panels that I thought would be helpful. I'm definitely feeling less sure about this now though!;-)

Somewhere I missed your post.. But I will address it now.

A travel trailer as they come factory equipped are completely unsuitable for your purpose.

You would have to completely gut the trailer, removing all appliances, beds, walls, toilet, sinks cabinets.. Everything.

You would need to setup a specific tub/wash down area with a good waterproof wall material (think FRP panels like many commercial bathrooms use).

You would need a separate drying area away from the wet area.

You would need lots of electrical power (A typical 30A 120V RV circuit is not going to cut it if you are planning to use more than one 1500W dryer).

You are going to need a lot of water AND a holding tank big enough to hold the waste water (you are not planning to "dump" the waste water on the ground I hope?). Using the customers water hose bib in the winter in PA is a risky and possibly a deal killer for many people. You will need to have a dump station to dump your waste water.

You will need to HEAT your rig 24/7 in the winter, your storage place would need to include electric and you will need to run a furnace 24/7 to prevent freezing water lines.. You don't want to have to thaw them each day..

None of the needs you have are found in a typical RV, you NEED a custom built rig to your needs.

Personally, sounds like a nice idea, but perhaps you should consider doing the work at the customers home or offer a ride service to and from your own store front?