Hi guys looking for tips, we have never owned a travel trailer that wasn't parked in a park. Anyhow we would like to tour around a little more. Family consists of myself , wife , 2 year old , another should be here next year....and a dog. We will be towing it with a 2016 Pathfinder SL that has a tow package(5000lbs). We are figuring something with bunk beds and another bed for us. From all the looking I've been doing my top pick so far is the 2018 Apex Nano 193BHS. We like the slide to make it wider and the bunks are key. Any other advice or recommendations on others would be so greatly appreciated. I understand that this too much trailer for Pathfinder....Thanks Sean

Technically it may not be "too much trailer" but you will be right up against your tow vehicle's ability, and possibly (with passengers & gear) over your Pathfinder's GVWR. Do you plan to take it on long trips, in hilly/mountainous terrain? If so, you may want to rethink this combination, and aim for a smaller trailer or (better, if possible) get a different tow vehicle with more capability. Tough to find small trailers with bunks & fixed adult bed!

Welcome to the forum.didn't you like your exact same post from earlier?https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29395038.cfm

With family that age I would suggest spending the next five years searching for a TT and saving your money. Traveling with a dog is bad enough but with small children your problems multiply and take the fun out of the experience.That's my $.03.

No need to post this on Aug. 16 and repost on Aug. 17. And, no, I won't validate your intended decision on this post either. YOU WILL BE OVERLOADED and DANGEROUS TO YOUR FAMILY.

darsben1 wrote:Welcome to the forum.didn't you like your exact same post from earlier?https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29395038.cfmNot that it matters, think they are taking the advice and posting to Travel Trailer forum instead of Class B Forum which is a good idea.

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kknowlton
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2017
Technically it may not be "too much trailer" but you will be right up against your tow vehicle's ability, and possibly (with passengers & gear) over your Pathfinder's GVWR. Do you plan to take it on long trips, in hilly/mountainous terrain? If so, you may want to rethink this combination, and aim for a smaller trailer or (better, if possible) get a different tow vehicle with more capability.

Tough to find small trailers with bunks & fixed adult bed!
darsben1
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
Welcome to the forum.
didn't you like your exact same post from earlier?

https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29395038.cfm
Dick_B
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
With family that age I would suggest spending the next five years searching for a TT and saving your money. Traveling with a dog is bad enough but with small children your problems multiply and take the fun out of the experience.
That's my $.03.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2017
No need to post this on Aug. 16 and repost on Aug. 17. And, no, I won't validate your intended decision on this post either. YOU WILL BE OVERLOADED and DANGEROUS TO YOUR FAMILY.
buffaloKev
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
darsben1 wrote:
Welcome to the forum.
didn't you like your exact same post from earlier?

https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29395038.cfm

Not that it matters, think they are taking the advice and posting to Travel Trailer forum instead of Class B Forum which is a good idea.
drsteve
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
darsben1 wrote:
Welcome to the forum.
didn't you like your exact same post from earlier?

https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29395038.cfm

Original thread was in the Class B forum. OP was advised to post in TT forum instead...
Gibby_007
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
Thanks for the tips , yes I reposted it in here because I was informed that I was in the wrong section. Rookie mistake. I hear you about Travelling with that pack I'm taking your advice to heart.
drsteve
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
Dick_B wrote:
With family that age I would suggest spending the next five years searching for a TT and saving your money. Traveling with a dog is bad enough but with small children your problems multiply and take the fun out of the experience.
That's my $.03.

We started taking our daughters camping when they were toddlers, and everyone always had plenty of fun. If I had the chance to do it over, I wouldn't change a thing. They are now adults, and still avid campers.
jfkmk
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
Sean, your pathfinder is a little light for that trailer. Nice trailer, though! As far as bring infants camping...now is the time! I did so with my kids, first in a tent and later in a class c. They had such a blast, and we share memories they will never forget. Just don't get yourself into trouble with too big a trailer for the tv.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2017
Our daughter wasn't out in the TC until she was older...14 months!