Need some travel trailer suggestions...

wmoses wrote:

The Green Mallard wrote:
My wife and I will be shopping for our first travel trailer (owned a pop up a few years ago, but that's it) and I need some suggestions for models, brands, options, size, etc.

It's just us two and I'm towing with a standard GMC Z-71 (not a heavy duty), so I don't need a really big trailer. I'm thinking something in the 15-20 foot range. I would like air conditioning, a queen size bed that is permanent (no having to fold down the dinette or couch), a dinette area and a bathroom with shower.

Looking for brands/models gets a bit overwhelming so I thought I would just ask here and see if I could get some ideas for where to start.


Also, what is everyone's opinion on buying new versus used?

Thanks in advance for the help. Also, if anyone wants to post some pics of their trailer that fits my above criteria, that would be great!

In addition to the opinions that you are likely to get in this thread, I strongly suggest you go to the Fall Boat & RV Show and Sale 26-28 Sep 2014 in the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1.5 hour away from your location.

That way you can go and see - first hand - what is available in your RV price and weight range. It is crucial that your wife sees the RV, likes it and is on board.

Get the technical basics from this thread (not from the salesmen especially when it comes to towing!) and then go see for yourself.