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rechtien
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Feb 25, 2017

Picking a TT for live aboard

Time may be coming to need a small inexpensive place to stay for a year due to military move away from the family. I am considering a TT as opposed to a small apartment. My last and only TT was an 08 Rockwood Roo 233 which i sold a couple years ago.

TV - 2017 Silverado with cargo rated at 1573 per my sticker. 3.42 gears, 5.3L stock. Already have an Airlift ultimate kit to go in, will have a WD hitch although have not purchased yet.

Goals- wife and kids will be living 8 hours away. Will not be towing back and forth. Wouldnt mind enough room for them to stay although i imagine i will do most the driving back on fourth due to school and work for wife and kids. I would like a place with a single queen bed and living room area. 24-27 feet and within the tow rating of my truck and hopefully a slide. No super cold weather or snow areas but it does get hot in central Texas. Looking for used. Budget in the $7500 range although not firm there.

Suggestions? Never looked for a model like this. Any feedback appreciated.

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  • With a 1500 GM product, you really will need to stay under about 7500 pounds gross. And sadly there is not much that will be good in cold weather. Think squad tent with a pot belly stove in it.