Justifying the cost of a Travel Trailer
I have been thinking about getting a small travel trailer, less than 20 foot. It is just myself, don't need anything big and I can tow up to 3,500 lbs. I don't know if buying one would justify the...
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Terryallan wrote:
Disagree. Pupped for 25 years. Popups are a big hassle over a TT.
SoundGuy wrote:
"Hassle" has nothing to do with the financial decision to move from a cost effective popup to a wallet bending travel trailer, 5th, MH, whatever. What you may view as a hassle wouldn't necessarily be by someone else but regardless, insofar as this discussion is concerned your point is irrelevant. :R
toedtoes wrote:
Cost differences between a popup and a different type of RV are not relevant in this discussion.
Cost differential has everything to do with this discussion. The argument that a travel trailer is in so many ways more comfortable, more convenient to camp in than a popup is a no-brainer. :R Rather, the OP is questioning whether the cost of a travel trailer can be "justified" and to that my answer is it depends on how much you use it. If you're out dozens of weekends each season, take a couple of long trips each summer with it, then a travel trailer can make a lot of sense and thus for many commitment to the travel trailer lifestyle is "justified". However for those who get out camping only occasionally justifying the cost of a travel trailer becomes questionable, especially when one can easily buy a used, mint condition popup for a fraction of the cost of a travel trailer and have far less ownership costs over the long term. The OP may not "want" a popup but he has to know that the next step to a travel trailer will represent a significantly greater investment in time, energy, and $$$$$ - whether it's worth it only the OP can determine.
