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 wanted to make sure we used the pop-up enough before upgrading, and I'm surprised at how much we get to use it. I will be adding another baby, which bring our total up to 2 adults, a 2 yr old and a newborn, and 2 dogs.
My in-laws have a 5th wheel hauled by a kenworth, neat setup, and we've been able to use the pop-up for sleeping space and her parents' for all the amenities. The wife has finally talked me into branching out so we can go on our own more often, in-laws only rotate between 3 campsites normally.
The tow vehicle I will be using is a 2000 Chevy Express Conversion Van
(rated for 5000lbs). Sold my f250HD 4x4 reg cab with over 265k miles for the van with 88k, the price was very right. Broke my heart but 4 people do not fit in a reg cab. I would like to stay with one vehicle while camping, rather than have the other half bring her small SUV.
I understand how dry weight and loaded weight work.
I see some hybrid TT that would fit my needs. I just don't know how well even with only one vinyl tip out those hybrids would hold heat for the little ones. I live up here in NY and even though day time temps are good camping weather, the weather can get brisk overnight. I need a full bathroom, which may be too much to ask for with the weight range I am looking in. I don't look to get up near the 5000lb max completely loaded. I'd rather leave some safety figured in.
To summarize:
2000 Chevy Express Van 5000lb MAX would like to stay safely away from that #
Sleeps 4
Full Bathroom
Easy to Hold Heat Overnight
I would like to stay away from vinyl, but in lieu of weight restrictions I may not have that option
Again, thank all for the insight.
Nick
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 wanted to make sure we used the pop-up enough before upgrading, and I'm surprised at how much we get to use it. I will be adding another baby, which bring our total up to 2 adults, a 2 yr old and a newborn, and 2 dogs.
My in-laws have a 5th wheel hauled by a kenworth, neat setup, and we've been able to use the pop-up for sleeping space and her parents' for all the amenities. The wife has finally talked me into branching out so we can go on our own more often, in-laws only rotate between 3 campsites normally.
The tow vehicle I will be using is a 2000 Chevy Express Conversion Van
(rated for 5000lbs). Sold my f250HD 4x4 reg cab with over 265k miles for the van with 88k, the price was very right. Broke my heart but 4 people do not fit in a reg cab. I would like to stay with one vehicle while camping, rather than have the other half bring her small SUV.
I understand how dry weight and loaded weight work.
I see some hybrid TT that would fit my needs. I just don't know how well even with only one vinyl tip out those hybrids would hold heat for the little ones. I live up here in NY and even though day time temps are good camping weather, the weather can get brisk overnight. I need a full bathroom, which may be too much to ask for with the weight range I am looking in. I don't look to get up near the 5000lb max completely loaded. I'd rather leave some safety figured in.
To summarize:
2000 Chevy Express Van 5000lb MAX would like to stay safely away from that #
Sleeps 4
Full Bathroom
Easy to Hold Heat Overnight
I would like to stay away from vinyl, but in lieu of weight restrictions I may not have that option
Again, thank all for the insight.
Nick
