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flibmeister
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Nov 15, 2013

Small TT Toyhauler w/2 A/C + Island bed?

We're experienced RV'ers (Class A, B, and C motorhomes) and former fulltimers, but have never owned a TT or fifth wheel. We've had some life changes and are now in the initial stages of considering a toyhauler TT. For various reasons, the following are non-negotiable:

1. TT, not a fifth wheel
2. Dual a/c's, preferably 15's, and otherwise hot weather capable
3. Island queen bed (no other beds required)
4. Capable of carrying a Honda Goldwing

Within those specs, we'd like to keep it as short as possible. We won't buy a tow vehicle until after we choose the trailer, but it won't be a pickup truck; probably a Ford Excursion or something similar.

I'm hoping some of you folks might be able to give us some direction as to what brands/models meet those specs. Price doesn't matter at this point, we're just trying to get a handle on what the possibilities are.

Suggestions, anyone?

Thanks,

Denny
  • Road_Phantom's avatar
    Road_Phantom
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    Goldstalker beat me out. I was thinking of the same Funfinder and as I scrolled down you already posted it for me. I have a funfinder and they're put together well.
  • flibmeister's avatar
    flibmeister
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    Bill1374 wrote:
    Been looking at toyhaulers for the past several months and have yet to find a floorplan-furniture setup that I like. I believe now that I'm going to go to a regular travel trailer and a Rampage motorcyle lift for the truck. I realize you said no truck but this is what I think is going to work for me.

    Bill


    We have preferences on floorplan-furniture, of course, but we're willing to compromise as necessary in those areas to make the other stuff work. The Rampage lift/regular travel trailer combination IS attractive-- but unfortunately, a pickup truck just won't work for us.
  • flibmeister's avatar
    flibmeister
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    My experience so far is that, with no knowledge of the nomenclature used by the various manufacturers, I spend an awfully lot of time clicking on ads that turn out to be 5th wheels, not TT's. It also seems that most trailers have only one a/c, not the two I require.

    I realize that a second a/c can sometimes be added. But, I have no idea which rigs are 50amp and which are 30amp-- and I assume that, like motorhomes, 50 amps is required to support two a/c's, and it's not usually feasible to convert a 30amp trailer to 50 amps?
  • Bill1374's avatar
    Bill1374
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    Been looking at toyhaulers for the past several months and have yet to find a floorplan-furniture setup that I like. I believe now that I'm going to go to a regular travel trailer and a Rampage motorcyle lift for the truck. I realize you said no truck but this is what I think is going to work for me.

    Bill

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