Second Trailer Purchase Advice

Lantley wrote:

awoodwaring wrote:

Lowsuv wrote:

Does that 31 footer have any more bathrooms, sinks, furnaces , beds , dinettes , water heaters , holding tanks , than a 24 foot trailer ?

Herein lies my problem.

I love my 24 ft trailer....however....

My son is having an increasingly difficult time fitting into that top bunk.
All of us are having a more difficult time fitting into the dinette (darn wheel well).
There is no real place to sit inside (with a back rest) except the dinette.
I would like at least the same amount of storage we currently have, but if I am upgrading would prefer more.
When we bring our pups, one is still kenneled and it takes up the entire walkway, as we don't have any slides.

So, when I am looking at other trailers, to get what I want, I need to go up to a minimum of 33'! It is shocking just how well laid out my trailer is that I would need to increase my size by that much.

It is possible to outgrow a trailer. Especially with growing kids.
You are correct the larger trailer will likely require a larger truck.

The larger trailer will eliminate some of the smaller campsites you are used to but usually you can find other larger site options. In the end you will scratch a few familiar CG's from your list.

Saving $7K is generally worth the trip but budget what it will cost in gas,fuel, meals etc. to drive out and pick up trailer $7K can become $5K real quick even so $5k is still worth it. Beaware of the warranty service issue, you local dealer may refuse service or be very reluctant to provide warranty service on a trailer purchased elsewhere. Before buying out of state give your local guy a chance to match the local offer. If they refuse take the trip.

Lastly upgrading to a larger unit is well worth it. Being comfortable with a floorplan that works will enhance your camping experience 10 fold vs. being cramped in a TT that you have outgrown.
A larger rig will ultimately change your camping destinations and your overall camping experience. Take your time and think it through. Upgrading RV and truck is a costly proposition consider all the details before you leap and you will be fine.

Funny, the trailer we have now changed the way we "camped". We used to do weekend trips to the state parks, lakes, local national parks, etc... Now, we are using it for 3 week long cross country trips!

I think a 30BHS type fifth wheel may fit our bill. We are still in that 30 ft limit, but we do have a little extra room due to the nature of a fifth wheel. I was thinking I would need to look at actual lengths (it was frustrating seeing the 28BHS, and then an actual length of 33 ft), but it turns out I can look at the designation (i.e., "28BH") for my length (in most cases...I realize Yellowstone gets very specific).