HELP with travel trailer purchase (Evergreen)

2012Coleman wrote:
So now the beans are spilled - your not only going to work in it, but you will need to tow it (in the winter) as well. Plus you will have to keep the water hot. As stated - why buy a travel trailer that has stuff your not going to use - bed, stove, fridge, dinette, etc.

I would Google "Mobile Pet Service"

You would be better off with something like these images:

2012Coleman, that is exactly what I pictured! I wasn’t sure as to what the called that type of service..

But I suspect cost of a “professional” unit like that is why the OP was wanting to use a travel trailer.

Considering that one place I looked ( HERE ) at was asking north of $60K for a used refurbished 2008 Sprinter van!

But those vans really look very professionally done.

They use Stainless steel tub/shower (RVs use plastic or fiberglass) with two hose/sprayer system. Most likely has a bigger tub drain along with holding tank which should handle the animal fur better than a RV.

Here is a list of details for the 2008 Sprinter van in the used section of the link above..

Generator/Hours: Onan 8000 QD Diesel Generator / 4,324 hours

Optional Equipment Included :

New 3 N 1 Electric Table (Standard)
2000W Inverter with 2-AGM Batteries (Standard)
Anti-Freeze System
Back Up Camera/7”Color LCD Monitor in Cab
Kool Dry Variable Speed (2nd Dryer)
Mini Clipper Vac

Items Serviced:

Van Chassis:

Oil system
Engine Flush
Brake Flush
Transmission Flush
Front End Alignment
Rear Differential Service

Grooming Conversion:

Full Onan Diesel Generator Service
Water heater
Air conditioner

Items Replaced:

Van Chassis :

Oil and oil filter – Diesel
Replace The Slider Door Lower Roller
Replace Both Sway Bar Bushings
Replace Both Serpintine Belts and Pullys and Tensioner
2 New Tires
Replace Front & Rear Brake Pads & Rotors
Fuel Filter

Grooming Conversion:

Onan 7000 generator

Body Shop-Buff Body, Remove Graphics, Minor Body Repair
Central vacuum hose
New K9 Dryer hose
2-New Sprayer Hose Assemblies
3-Sink Strainers
2 Water Filter Screens & Lens
Kool Dry Filter
1 Dryer Nozzles
New Anode Rod For Water Heater
Grey Water Drain Hose
New Table Top
Thermostat
Hold A Hose
Monitor Panel
New Flooring in Grooming Salon
Passenger Side Running Board
New Back up Camera
New K9 II Dryer
New Front Wheel Covers
Spare parts kit

Additional Items:

Full fuel tank
Full LP tank
Exterior wax and buff
Interior detail
Exterior detail

Same company also does make a trailer version if the OP has their heart set on a trailer but storing it at a campground in the winter is just not going to work.. It will most likely need heated indoor storage the same as a van unless you want the hassle of winterizing at the end of each day then reloading water at the beginning of the day.

Here is a search for “dog grooming van” which may prove helpful for the OP..

HERE

Personally if I called for a pet grooming service and they pulled up with a travel trailer or other make shift home brew looking vehicle I would have to tell them to pack up and leave..

If they don’t care about the image they present of their company then they most likely will not take good care of my pets if I had them.