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Jedidad
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Jun 01, 2018

Not Enough Windows or Roof Vents

So I'm trying to decide between a small Class C and a small TT (under 5000lbs --towable with my 06 F150). I've never been in a TT so I stopped at a dealer today to check some out.

Wow, I wasn't prepared for how dark they are inside. The ones I looked at didn't have but a few small windows. Felt really small inside. Didn't look to be able to have much cross ventilation.

I guess Class C's are brighter because of all the glass in the cab.

Also, none of the TTs I went in had more than one roof vent and it was in the bathroom. The 22 C had 4 including the bathroom vent.

Maybe this is all just due to the size TT I'm looking at.

I'm planning on installing solar on whatever I end up buying and doing a lot of boondocking so being able to have ventilation is important.

Are there any brands of TTs that have a lot of windows? (besides Airstream, I know they do). Thanks.

EDIT: Ok, so after posting this I Googled for "travel trailers with lots of windows" so I'm seeing some. Should've done that first. :)
  • Two roof vents and plenty of windows on my 20 foot unit. One of them is six foot across and 18 inches tall, let's in too much light IMHO.

    Mine is a very basic model, no bells only one whistle. Maybe the higher end units include less windows in favor of more bells and whistles?

    I've installed over 100 watts of led lighting inside my rig, mostly for winter camping when the sun sets around 3pm.
  • Thats one real problem with small RVs in general. Once you take away cabinets, closets etc, there really is not much room for windows. Add in the current dark interior fad really can make for a cave. Years back we had an Arcric Fox model 19B that had light cabinets, medium upholstery and decent sized windows for a 20 foot trailer.