New to TT need some help please
So i am new to TT but have been tent camping for years. My wife on the other hand has never been camping in any way. So i was thinking that a trailer would be the best/easiest way to introduce her to ...
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As a "DW" who was introduced to tent camping (tolerated it for the sake of the kids) and then a small used fifth wheel (LOVE IT!) let me give you some advice you probably don't need but we women stick together even though I have never met your wife.
I seriously echo the suggestion to rent one if you can swing it. We already HAVE a camper and before we would ever go bigger, that would be my plan. I want to really experience the ins and outs of handling and staying in something before I make my investment. I want to know where I can keep my food, clothing, items for the kids, even electronics. Basically "big" doesn't mean better if the space doesn't "fit" your needs.
What works for one family won't work for another. I LOVE our 21' Fifth Wheel. Others would go stark raving mad in that space.
One friend can't imagine not having the bunkhouse feature, I'm happy without it. It takes less than a minute to flip down the kids beds.
We started flirting with upgrading so the kids could bring friends. I selfishly decided maybe I don't want to always bring friends. I kind of LIKE having a camper that fits our immediate family.
I don't see myself wanting to camp in a pop-up. Anecdotal evidence points to my personal peers saying to skip this step since every single person we know found that the pop-up led to one of two things. A soon-after upgrade to traditional TT or they quit camping. Your mileage may vary. I've seen some really spectacular pop-ups.
We have friends who opted for storage rather than an outdoor kitchen. That works for his family. For our needs one of the only reasons we would consider upgrading would be to get an outdoor kitchen. DH likes to cook while camping and if it's important to him - it's important to me. :)
Different people, different desires.
I hope you find something that you both just love!
I seriously echo the suggestion to rent one if you can swing it. We already HAVE a camper and before we would ever go bigger, that would be my plan. I want to really experience the ins and outs of handling and staying in something before I make my investment. I want to know where I can keep my food, clothing, items for the kids, even electronics. Basically "big" doesn't mean better if the space doesn't "fit" your needs.
What works for one family won't work for another. I LOVE our 21' Fifth Wheel. Others would go stark raving mad in that space.
One friend can't imagine not having the bunkhouse feature, I'm happy without it. It takes less than a minute to flip down the kids beds.
We started flirting with upgrading so the kids could bring friends. I selfishly decided maybe I don't want to always bring friends. I kind of LIKE having a camper that fits our immediate family.
I don't see myself wanting to camp in a pop-up. Anecdotal evidence points to my personal peers saying to skip this step since every single person we know found that the pop-up led to one of two things. A soon-after upgrade to traditional TT or they quit camping. Your mileage may vary. I've seen some really spectacular pop-ups.
We have friends who opted for storage rather than an outdoor kitchen. That works for his family. For our needs one of the only reasons we would consider upgrading would be to get an outdoor kitchen. DH likes to cook while camping and if it's important to him - it's important to me. :)
Different people, different desires.
I hope you find something that you both just love!
