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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To Jerem0621, I just took a quick look at my manual and yes that 3500 w/5.7 @ 5,500 lbs is awfully disappointing. A change in rearend would get you up to 7,000 lbs, but still bogus when comparing a 1500 w/5.0L @ 5,000 lbs or 1500 w/5.7L and the 3.73 rearend upgrade(same as the 3500 standard equipment rearend) @ 6,500 lbs.
To Searfross, I understand the balance between needs and wants. The need is a full bathroom sleeping 4. We do not plan on expanded the family past 4, with the space in the van along with the camper space. I believe we should be fine, if it's raining all weekend, I don't have to drop down vinyl to pick up and hit the road home, haha. With the kids sleeping together bit, the floor plan we were considering had bunk beds and a double bed. Plenty for our little family, worst case scenario the pups will get stuck in their foldable crates in the van. I was thinking about it and possibly taking out the bench seat in the back or cabin chairs in the mid section while camping. Probably the bench seat since the cabin chairs ride better. The layout we were looking at was 2475 dry/ 3850 GVWR.. possibly 2875 dry weight with the features we wanted.
http://www.skylinerv.com/?q=node/109&ID=2728&page=2
I absolutely agree with the buying new and taking a hit if I do upgrade in the near future. I can hold out for a used deal on a similar used one, as long as I know what I am keeping my eye out for.
To aarond76, you mention "turtle" when its a little too cold out for the kids. Sorry for the silly question but does that mean just bringing the popup vinyl portions in and if so, what does that leave you for sleeping space. The specs claim it sleeps 7 - 1 bunk bed, 1 double bed, 1 queen size and 1 sofa bed.
Again, thanks all for the insight, very helpful. I'm going to start looking for the right price on one.
To Searfross, I understand the balance between needs and wants. The need is a full bathroom sleeping 4. We do not plan on expanded the family past 4, with the space in the van along with the camper space. I believe we should be fine, if it's raining all weekend, I don't have to drop down vinyl to pick up and hit the road home, haha. With the kids sleeping together bit, the floor plan we were considering had bunk beds and a double bed. Plenty for our little family, worst case scenario the pups will get stuck in their foldable crates in the van. I was thinking about it and possibly taking out the bench seat in the back or cabin chairs in the mid section while camping. Probably the bench seat since the cabin chairs ride better. The layout we were looking at was 2475 dry/ 3850 GVWR.. possibly 2875 dry weight with the features we wanted.
http://www.skylinerv.com/?q=node/109&ID=2728&page=2
I absolutely agree with the buying new and taking a hit if I do upgrade in the near future. I can hold out for a used deal on a similar used one, as long as I know what I am keeping my eye out for.
To aarond76, you mention "turtle" when its a little too cold out for the kids. Sorry for the silly question but does that mean just bringing the popup vinyl portions in and if so, what does that leave you for sleeping space. The specs claim it sleeps 7 - 1 bunk bed, 1 double bed, 1 queen size and 1 sofa bed.
Again, thanks all for the insight, very helpful. I'm going to start looking for the right price on one.
