Looking for a TT that fits my family needs
Well thank you in advance for any guidance, my first post! I'm trying to figure what would fit my growing family needs. I currently have an older pop-up, good shape but looking to upgrade. I want...
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Thanks for all of the quick feedback!
Ya, that is why I hated letting my truck go, but it's a little long in the tooth. Within two years my other car will be paid off and the van is paid in full already. I'll be shopping around for a new truck, I kept my heavy trailer. Even though I have nothing that can safely haul it at the moment, haha. I might be waiting until then to upgrade.
On the other hand, the Skyline Nomad route looks like there are more than one viable options. Anything around 2500 lb dry weight would fit my needs, they have more than one layout in that range. I'm really looking for the amenities first and foremost. The van itself has a rear bed that I've used on occasion without a stiff back, as long as I can fit the bathroom and such in a small enough package I'd be alright. My kids will still be small for a few years. When I upgrade my tow vehicle in a few years, I'd have the option of upgrading the camper. Depending on how it fits with the family.
Rainy days would be tight, but I've dealt with a 20x20 cabin on the lake for the last 30 years w 12+ people. Some of my best memories are being packed in like sardines playing board games. Granted to a certain extent, haha. If it is not raining we won't be sitting inside.
http://www.skylinerv.com/index.php?q=node/97&page=1
With that ~ 2500 lb dry weight in mind, what realistically is going to bump up that loaded weight to 5000? even 4500? Is there something I'm off the mark with thinking this way? Missing something?
Tanks- grey water/fresh water/LP/fuel/duffle bag one each in the van/fishing poles/pots and pans/fridge full of food/case of water/my new generator is light I can pick it up alone and toss it on the back of the truck/wife, the kids, dogs and I 400 lbs tops for at least the next few yrs in that aspect, until the kids get bigger and that's on the high side.
I'm not trying to be a smart ass, enlighten me please if I am missing something.
Thanks,
Nick
Ya, that is why I hated letting my truck go, but it's a little long in the tooth. Within two years my other car will be paid off and the van is paid in full already. I'll be shopping around for a new truck, I kept my heavy trailer. Even though I have nothing that can safely haul it at the moment, haha. I might be waiting until then to upgrade.
On the other hand, the Skyline Nomad route looks like there are more than one viable options. Anything around 2500 lb dry weight would fit my needs, they have more than one layout in that range. I'm really looking for the amenities first and foremost. The van itself has a rear bed that I've used on occasion without a stiff back, as long as I can fit the bathroom and such in a small enough package I'd be alright. My kids will still be small for a few years. When I upgrade my tow vehicle in a few years, I'd have the option of upgrading the camper. Depending on how it fits with the family.
Rainy days would be tight, but I've dealt with a 20x20 cabin on the lake for the last 30 years w 12+ people. Some of my best memories are being packed in like sardines playing board games. Granted to a certain extent, haha. If it is not raining we won't be sitting inside.
http://www.skylinerv.com/index.php?q=node/97&page=1
With that ~ 2500 lb dry weight in mind, what realistically is going to bump up that loaded weight to 5000? even 4500? Is there something I'm off the mark with thinking this way? Missing something?
Tanks- grey water/fresh water/LP/fuel/duffle bag one each in the van/fishing poles/pots and pans/fridge full of food/case of water/my new generator is light I can pick it up alone and toss it on the back of the truck/wife, the kids, dogs and I 400 lbs tops for at least the next few yrs in that aspect, until the kids get bigger and that's on the high side.
I'm not trying to be a smart ass, enlighten me please if I am missing something.
Thanks,
Nick
