No Slide Out Travel Trailer
I'm looking for a trailer that is older than 2005. I'm going to be using it for a studio so it must have a place to store LOTS of yarn. My husband, myself and my service dog will also be living in it ...
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Here is my contribution to the mix. I have two RVs, a 40’ Montana FW and a 2005 Bigfoot (BF), 25’ TT with no slide. The smaller unit replaced our 16’ Scamp and is our traveler and the larger one sits on a seasonal lot, during the warmer months.
My wife and I have two Golden Retrievers and recently spent the month of November traveling together, while visiting between Natchez MS and Fl. The day we left Williston Fl, it was 29 degrees, demonstrating that I have some firsthand experience with hearty environmental conditions.
First, staying in any type of RV for any length of time when the weather is 45 degrees or less takes a certain kind of person to make the situation work. Mind you, I love camping, but I try to avoid extended periods of cold weather, then again, your mileage might vary.
Second, temperature control is indeed one of the primary considerations, when the weather drops below the aforementioned level. From my direct experience, we could heat the TT to whatever internal temperature we wanted, without propane. We used a Vornado electric heater 24/7 and the parks we stayed in did not charge extra for electric. This TT was purchased as a four-season unit without a slide on purpose, because in my estimation, slides add a host of complexities that are not worth the tradeoffs in colder weather, at least to me. Plus, the BF has storage galore and the most comfortable walk around Queen bed that one could ever imagine. No kidding.
Third, I should be the Poster Boy for Bigfoot, because I am sold on this brand. After living seasonally in a 34’ Airstream for over 15 years, I can attest that the desirability of the BF for quality, workmanship, and environmental capability. My unit when loaded is approximately 7,500 lbs and I tow it with a ¾ ton diesel PU. It is not a lightweight and consists of a fiberglass top and bottom, connected in the middle. The one big tradeoff is that the dinette is your couch, desk, eating area, etc. Search my posts for a workaround.
Lastly, camping for many days, in other words living in a unit, is the same as camping for one day. Your satisfaction depends on your mettle and adaptability, a lot like over-wintering in a small cabin in the deep woods. Some people are not cut out for those conditions, but as far as the feasibility of your desired RV plan, its way doable, at least on paper. You will have to decide if you are the type of person, who has the wherewithal to pull it off.
My wife and I have two Golden Retrievers and recently spent the month of November traveling together, while visiting between Natchez MS and Fl. The day we left Williston Fl, it was 29 degrees, demonstrating that I have some firsthand experience with hearty environmental conditions.
First, staying in any type of RV for any length of time when the weather is 45 degrees or less takes a certain kind of person to make the situation work. Mind you, I love camping, but I try to avoid extended periods of cold weather, then again, your mileage might vary.
Second, temperature control is indeed one of the primary considerations, when the weather drops below the aforementioned level. From my direct experience, we could heat the TT to whatever internal temperature we wanted, without propane. We used a Vornado electric heater 24/7 and the parks we stayed in did not charge extra for electric. This TT was purchased as a four-season unit without a slide on purpose, because in my estimation, slides add a host of complexities that are not worth the tradeoffs in colder weather, at least to me. Plus, the BF has storage galore and the most comfortable walk around Queen bed that one could ever imagine. No kidding.
Third, I should be the Poster Boy for Bigfoot, because I am sold on this brand. After living seasonally in a 34’ Airstream for over 15 years, I can attest that the desirability of the BF for quality, workmanship, and environmental capability. My unit when loaded is approximately 7,500 lbs and I tow it with a ¾ ton diesel PU. It is not a lightweight and consists of a fiberglass top and bottom, connected in the middle. The one big tradeoff is that the dinette is your couch, desk, eating area, etc. Search my posts for a workaround.
Lastly, camping for many days, in other words living in a unit, is the same as camping for one day. Your satisfaction depends on your mettle and adaptability, a lot like over-wintering in a small cabin in the deep woods. Some people are not cut out for those conditions, but as far as the feasibility of your desired RV plan, its way doable, at least on paper. You will have to decide if you are the type of person, who has the wherewithal to pull it off.
