bnanewbie wrote:
I first of would like to say that I am new to this site as of an hour or so ago. I have been thinking of getting a travel trailer on winter long. I have a Ford F150XLT 4x4. (truck paperwork says will tow up to 8100).
I would really appreciate advice/feedback from those that know about travel trailers or have one...
1. Is there anything specific I need to keep in mind or look out for?
Just find the TT that has the floorplan YOU like. You are the only one you have to please.
2. I see stickers on travel trailers that tell me a weight. Is this the actual weight of the trailer? I saw one today that the manufacturer sticker said 7690 or something like that and there was another sticker stating the unit had been certified at 4800. How could there be that much difference?
[COLOR=]The YELLOW sticker on the trailer is the weight of the TT as it sits in front of you with everything you see on it. A good thing to know. Will help a lot in your towing decisions. Do remember. That is the dry weight meaning NO liquids added. You will add between 500, and 1200lbs to it. Depending on what you carry along. I added 600lbs to the yellow sticker weight.
As to why some are heavier than others. Depends on how they are made, and what features they have. Azdel is light, wood laminate is heavier. Small slides are lighter than big slides, and Aluminum is usually heavier than Fiberglass.
3. Do all trailers come with HD over the air antennas?
Antennas are all the same. the TV makes the difference.
4. Do travel trailers have some sort of water filter system? I am reading that most campgrounds have water hook up and just wondered if that is good to drink or if you need to filter it...
Some do some don't. However if you want one. All you need to do is add a inline filter to the water hose you connect to the TT.
5. Most campgrounds seem to show they have 30 or 60 amp spots available. What does that mean to me? I have no idea haha.
They are 30 amp, and 50 amp. Some trailers have enough electronics to draw 50 amps. Some only need 30. If you have 2 AC units. You would prolly need 50 amp.
6. I normally never buy a new car because the value decrease that happens...should that be the same thought with travel trailers? Are there any pros/cons to buying new versus used?
I like new. For a ton of reasons. TT are vastly different than car. From the mattress to financing. From the plumbing to the roof.
ANy help would be appreciated. I can't wait to get a travel trailer. We don't have kids so I was thinking of a rear living model.
Scott
