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- kdlugoziExplorerOk, we will keep hybrids in mind and look into the Vista.
- kdlugoziExplorerHave seen a bunch of Keystone models, and it seems on here that they are a pretty good brand. Also saw a few used older model Nomad trailers from the 90s with bunk beds. Not lightweight material campers, but smaller so within our weight limitations. Are they pretty solid trailers?
Thanks for all your feedback. - wildwest450Explorer
Goldstalker wrote:
Watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yixB3piNtmk
Watch what, you cant see anything, if you're going to bash a company at least carry a flashlight with you. - Campfire_TimeExplorer
kdlugozi wrote:
There isn't a lighter weight smaller TT out there with converting couches/dinette or bunk beds that can sleep 7? Up until now we have used a pop-up (17' when opened) but wanted to upgrade to something not much bigger necessarily, but with a bathroom. We looked at used hybrids but they all seemed to have issues with leaking/water damage.
Oh, so the reluctance of looking at hybrids isn't the concept but the issues you've seen? I don't blame you. However, you should keep looking at them. You'll be hard pressed to find a hard side with the specifications you are looking for. We just traded our old hybrid that was 10 years old and never had a leak save for a very small one on a roof seam. You're going to have to deal with potential roof leaks on any used trailer. Anyhow, our old HTT was too small for you, but my point is that they are out there. Leaks on hybrids have more to do with lack of proper care than any inherent design issues. You'll find the same is true of any trailer you look at.
It does not sound like you are looking at new trailers, but here's another to consider. Vista Cruisers are pretty light weight. Our neighbor bought one. - kdlugoziExplorerOh wow. Ugh.
- GoldstalkerExplorer
- kdlugoziExplorerThanks! I also saw a Grey Wolf unit that looked interesting. How are they as a company?
- n7bsnExplorer
kdlugozi wrote:
... And how is the quality? Thanks!
Compared to?
Generally "light weight" also means "lower quality", compared to "heavy". Quality weighs more.
That being said, there are light rigs that are better then others. Lance and the new Nash units (no longer identical to Arctic Fox) - GoldstalkerExplorer
kdlugozi wrote:
There isn't a lighter weight smaller TT out there with converting couches/dinette or bunk beds that can sleep 7? Up until now we have used a pop-up (17' when opened) but wanted to upgrade to something not much bigger necessarily, but with a bathroom. We looked at used hybrids but they all seemed to have issues with leaking/water damage.
Here you go!
http://www.lancecamper.com/lance-2185-travel-trailer-main.php - kdlugoziExplorerOur vehicle pulled our popup so easily we could forget it was there. Is there anything out there with a dry weight of 5k lbs?
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