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Take a look at the Riverside website. They are located in Lagrange, IN. You can also visit the Riverside owners forum and ask questions. We toured the factory and were impressed. We bought the 195 and are enjoying it very much.

Take a look at the Riverside website. They are located in Lagrange, IN. You can also visit the Riverside owners forum and ask questions. We toured the factory and were impressed. We bought the 195 and are enjoying it very much.

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Go to RV shows...lots of them. Get a feel for what you like or dislike. Talk to others at RV shows and get their opinions.
Are you limited to only travel trailers or are smaller 5th wheels an option? If you include 5th wheels, there are quite a few more high-end or 4 season options available.

Three things have to match. Floor plan, max cargo of tow vehicle and cost.

Usually the limiting factor is how much tongue weight your vehicle can carry; not how much it can tow. My 25ft TT has 750 lbs. on the tongue when loaded for the road. That is about half of my tow vehicles cargo capacity. Dry TT weight means nothing unless you are going to haul your TT completely empty.

Cost should not be an undue burden. TT depreciation falls like a stone in water. So a gently used TT is often a better deal.

Floor plan remains after all else is forgotten or accepted, so choose wisely. It would be my first priority.

As mentioned RV shows are a great place to look for options and pricing.

Finally, be sure the price you are quoted is "price out the door", including all taxes, fees and prep charges. Some dealer can be quite tricky on this.

In answer to your question, the DW and I wanted; a bed you could exit without crawling over your spouse, a big bathroom that would not be blocked when the slide was in, lots of pantry and linen closet space, a slide to provide extra room for our dog, a TT short enough to wind through the city street to find quilt shops etc.

Good luck

You mentioned that you are retired and you mentioned tub. Do you take baths or showers.

Why get a tub (they use a ton of water and also fill holding tanks faster).
Consider a unit with a neo-angle shower.

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What tow vehicle do you have or are willing to buy?

Lots of discussions here about what to use.

Just don't take the word of a salesman!

If you have time, I would wait for one of the RV shows to come to town. That way you can see dozens of different models and brands in one shot.

Have fun shopping!

A TT that is comfortable for me may not be your cup of tea. 25 to 29 feet should fit in most public and private CGs. Any experience pulling a TT? Is your TV already purchased? "recommendations as to what are the best TT available." Most of us are happy with our units which are very diverse...leading me to believe most RVs in the middle of the pack are nearly the same in quality.

Thanks, I am not worried about price. Exapmple, bath arrangement with larger tub appears to be most desirable over some units while they advertise larger living accomodations. I am interested in what may be the best overall travel comfort. Most dealers push what they have in stock.