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ChrispyjCSLT22 wrote:

afidel wrote:
For me, the NoBo would be the obvious choice as having to constantly make and unmake the bed gets old. The fact that the NoBo has a full queen and a radius shower are the icing on the cake.

I appreciate the response.. I do like the murphy bed and don't mind it.. I also should have been more clear on what I am looking for.. I'd like to have a TT that can run the AC off of the batteries and these 2 have optional paower pkgs that will allow this.. and these 2 seem to be the least expensive as well as I'd like a TT with the least amount of wood in the structure.

Nope, if you think you're going to run your Air-conditioning off a factory installed solar setup you will be very, very disappointed. A solar system capable of running even an 8k BTU AC unit for any length of time is going to be in the $7-10k range. All the factory system will do is run your lights, water pump, and 12V board for a 2-way fridge or extend the time you can run a 12V compressor fridge to a few days (maybe indefinitely if they can take a 2nd panel and you invest in better batteries).

Btw if your goal is to avoid wood check out used Livin' Lite trailers.

Skibane wrote:
Both models are made by Forest River (mediocre build quality on a good day), and both models have slideouts (which add a lot of weight and mechanical complexity).

A few other brands to consider with better reputations for build quality:

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I appreciate your feedback.. I did like the escape and the Oliver but the rest were meh... I don't mind a slide out but my apologies for not being clear from the start...I'd like to have a TT that can run the AC off of the batteries and these 2 have optional paower pkgs that will allow this.. and these 2 seem to be the least expensive as well as I'd like a TT with the least amount of wood in the structure...

I take it you're not a huge fan of the Forest River Co?

afidel wrote:
For me, the NoBo would be the obvious choice as having to constantly make and unmake the bed gets old. The fact that the NoBo has a full queen and a radius shower are the icing on the cake.

I appreciate the response.. I do like the murphy bed and don't mind it.. I also should have been more clear on what I am looking for.. I'd like to have a TT that can run the AC off of the batteries and these 2 have optional paower pkgs that will allow this.. and these 2 seem to be the least expensive as well as I'd like a TT with the least amount of wood in the structure.

Both models are made by Forest River (mediocre build quality on a good day), and both models have slideouts (which add a lot of weight and mechanical complexity).

A few other brands to consider with better reputations for build quality:

Bigfoot
Casita
Escape
Scamp

If you're feeling spendy, also take a look at Oliver.

For me, the NoBo would be the obvious choice as having to constantly make and unmake the bed gets old. The fact that the NoBo has a full queen and a radius shower are the icing on the cake.

I would not pick a single axle TT. Only 30 gallons of fresh water seriously limits the ability of a family to dry camp. Heck, seriously would limit me.