mbopp wrote:
ronheater70 wrote:
nineoaks2004 wrote:
Each TT model has it's own unique features and different models are designed for different uses.
#1 one on your list should be what are going to tow it with,
#2 then how are you going to use the RV, such as long distances, weeks at a time or just an occasional weekend adventure,
#3 is how much will your budget allow. Most manufactures have units from entry level to "the sky is the limit".
Decide what you want, then take the time to look at the many units and compare them
Also the dealer is really important because his repair shop will probably be the one you ask for assistance and to repair any problems you might encounter and, most unit do end up with problems from small to large (just as a new vehicle)
I will be pulling it with an f150 4x4 super crew with the ecoboost. I am rated at 9200 pounds towing capacity, Id like to stay 6,000 lbs or less. This seems an average weight for a bunkhouse with 1 slide out (5600-6300 depending on brand)
I will be using it maybe 5 times a season, probably no more than 5 hours away, but typically 2 hours away or so.
My budget will allow more than I'm willing to spend. I'm not yet sold on Travel trailers but see it as the only way currently to continue to camp with our daughters. As such I'm thinking I dont want to spend more than 20K . However I dont want to spend 17-18k on something, then find out after 5-7 years its falling apart because of shortsightedness on my part!
In 7 years or so I see the girls being an age where they aren't necessarily into camping as much, and we could either resume tent camping or downsize into something smaller for the two of us.
Careful, you're falling into the trap of looking at tow capacity and not payload. Add up the weight of the passengers and gear you'll be carrying. Now add the hitch weight and real tongue weight, and remember the tongue weight will cantilever over the rear axle, unloading the front axle and adding more weight to the rear. Now look at the yellow door jamb sticker for your payload. Most people towing with 1/2-ton crew cabs are overloaded and either don't know or don't care.
yea, I have already looked into that.. I have a 1500 Capacity, figure 525 for folks, and 500 +/- for Hitch and it leaves me roughly 500 pounds +/-.. Not a a lot of wiggle room, but figure most everything else would be in the camper.
