Here we go again...
Some of you may remember me from a while back. We owned 3 different Jaycos over the years. Last year I agonized over the decision to sell our Jayco and get a boat. We were living in Knoxville then, only a few miles from the lake and I thought it'd be easier for family time just to find a few hours in the afternoon than finding whole weekends. Some wise people here said I'd be back and would eventually buy another camper, some even said sooner rather than later.
Well, they were right. The whole family misses the camper. The kids do enjoy the boat, however I haven't had a single time in it without feeling regret for selling the TT. Well, I figure, after a year, why continue to regret a mistake? The wife actually started the ball rolling and the kids are on board for sure. The oldest son leaves for college this fall, and even though he'll only be 4-5 hours away, camping trips in the middle sure seem to be a great idea.
Well, now to the fun part - picking a new TT (without trying to think about the money I'll be throwing away on this important lesson about my interests). As of now, we've got it narrowed down to 2 rigs: a Keystone Outback 323BH (http://www.keystonerv.com/outback/models/323bh/model-mobile ) or an Open Range LT308 BHS (http://www.openrangerv.com/light/travel-trailer-floorplans.php ). Of course being a the time Jayco owner, I am also considering the Jayco Eagle 324BBHTS (http://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2015-eagle-travel-trailers/324bhts/ ) or 314tsbh but I think the extra cost may be an issue, especially after I talked my lumps on the boat. Would appreciate thoughts, opinions and other viewpoints.
Our details: me, the wife, 6 kids. Ranging from one that will be in college to twins in kindergarten. We tower with a 2004 Ford Excursion which also has a roadmaster Active Suspension. I will likely also get a Hensley Arrow or ProPride - had both before and love both of them.
Well sorry for the novel-like post,just a lot going on, and looking forward to getting back to camping!
Well, they were right. The whole family misses the camper. The kids do enjoy the boat, however I haven't had a single time in it without feeling regret for selling the TT. Well, I figure, after a year, why continue to regret a mistake? The wife actually started the ball rolling and the kids are on board for sure. The oldest son leaves for college this fall, and even though he'll only be 4-5 hours away, camping trips in the middle sure seem to be a great idea.
Well, now to the fun part - picking a new TT (without trying to think about the money I'll be throwing away on this important lesson about my interests). As of now, we've got it narrowed down to 2 rigs: a Keystone Outback 323BH (http://www.keystonerv.com/outback/models/323bh/model-mobile ) or an Open Range LT308 BHS (http://www.openrangerv.com/light/travel-trailer-floorplans.php ). Of course being a the time Jayco owner, I am also considering the Jayco Eagle 324BBHTS (http://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2015-eagle-travel-trailers/324bhts/ ) or 314tsbh but I think the extra cost may be an issue, especially after I talked my lumps on the boat. Would appreciate thoughts, opinions and other viewpoints.
Our details: me, the wife, 6 kids. Ranging from one that will be in college to twins in kindergarten. We tower with a 2004 Ford Excursion which also has a roadmaster Active Suspension. I will likely also get a Hensley Arrow or ProPride - had both before and love both of them.
Well sorry for the novel-like post,just a lot going on, and looking forward to getting back to camping!
