Anyone travel with these destination trailers rather than parking long term? Most have a patio door which I really like. They have other names depends which dealer you are looking at. We don't like staying at one spot this is my reason for asking. We own a Royals International now but will be selling it

Due to increased size and weight, you might not want to move a destination trailer often but you can.

Wow thank you for all the links. We have a F350 diesel need that to pull the Royal.I am trying to convince my hubby in a TT or the destination trailer

We own a Jayco Destination Trailer, a Jayflight Bungalow 40BHQS. We don't currently tow it, but plan to in the near future. It's just a large travel trailer. Destination Trailers are taller than most TTs, but there are plenty of other RVs out there that are taller. One of our main concerns when we bought it was outside storage. It's not really a problem when at our seasonal site since we have a shed on site, but might be when we start traveling with it. The Jayco Destination Trailers have storage under the bed and that's it. There is a small access door on the outside, but most of the storage is inaccessible from the outside.Our bungalow doesn't have a typical square rear bumper, so think about where you will store the sewer hoses. You will most likely need to install something under the trailer to hold the sewer hoses. Our Bungalow has a bath and a half, as a result, there are 2 sets of waste holding tanks. We use a total of 35 feet of sewer hose.-Michael

Another thing to consider with destination or park trailer is they have a very low CCC. I’ve seen a few less than 500lbs.

So called Destination trailers | Good Sam Community

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parcany
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019
Yep you are 100% right.
Huntindog
Explorer
Jan 03, 2019
parcany wrote:
Ok Back in 2011 Jayco made Destination trailers. They were called Destination trailers. They also made the Jayco Bungalow sold as a travel trailer. Jayco quit making the destination trailer because they were not selling like Jayco thought they would. No I was not referring to the trailer as park models. I do know the difference. I just know what Jayco did. Don't really know how other brands are classified. If you go on the Jayco web site and find the Bungalow it will say it is a travel trailer.

As I tried to say earlier..... There does not seem to be a "standard" as to what the terms Destination or Park mean anymore.

To say that none of them are meant to be towed, doesn't jibe with the way some are equipped.
Holding tanks, Propane tanks and a CC # are all items that would NOT be needed in a trailer that was not meant to be used as a traditional TT.
parcany
Explorer
Jan 03, 2019
Ok Back in 2011 Jayco made Destination trailers. They were called Destination trailers. They also made the Jayco Bungalow sold as a travel trailer. Jayco quit making the destination trailer because they were not selling like Jayco thought they would. No I was not referring to the trailer as park models. I do know the difference. I just know what Jayco did. Don't really know how other brands are classified. If you go on the Jayco web site and find the Bungalow it will say it is a travel trailer.
Huntindog
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
The definitions appear to have evolved over time, and I believe they will continue to do so. At present each manufacturer seems to be building and defining Park, destination trailers as they wish.

I believe that the newer diesel trucks with their massive tow rating increases made for a TT market that did not previously exist.

I have been seriously considering such a trailer for a few years as my next TT.

I presently have two bathrooms in my Sabre, and do not want to give that up. Such models are pretty rare in a standard TT, but pretty common in the larger Park, etc. trailers.

I had previously noted the small CC many had, but that appears to be increasing with the latest builds.

At this time, I am leaning towards a large 5th Toyhauler, but the so called Park/Destination trailers do appeal to me.
Rubber_Ducky1
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
parcany wrote:
Jayco used to make a destination trailer but stopped years back. The Bungalow is a travel trailer. We owned a 2011. The difference is that a travel trailer have a black tank---a grey tank-- a fresh water tank. The destination trailer doesn't have any tanks. They were made to sit on a lot.

My 2014 Wildwood Lodge 394FKDS is classified as a destination trailer. It does have black and gray water holding tanks. It also has a travel trailer type roof. A PARK model trailer does NOT have holding tanks. A park model trailer has a pitched and usually a shingled roof. Go to Forest River Inc. website and you'll see that they manufacture both destination and park trailers
- Kashley8288
  Explorer
  May 06, 2024
  I am looking Purchasing a Wildwood the dealer is trying to talk me out of buying it and getting a fifth wheel because they said it’s Very difficult to tow. I am not new to RV life and I have towed and owners various rigs including a class A. I have never had this experience. For context I would need to move this every 13-26 weeks. Can you tell me what your experience has been.
  - way2roll
    Navigator II
    May 06, 2024
    Hi and welcome. Since this particular topic is about 5 years old you may want to create a new post. I think you'll get more responses.
goducks10
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
mgirardo wrote:
parcany wrote:
Jayco used to make a destination trailer but stopped years back. The Bungalow is a travel trailer. We owned a 2011. The difference is that a travel trailer have a black tank---a grey tank-- a fresh water tank. The destination trailer doesn't have any tanks. They were made to sit on a lot.

I don't know about in the past, but today's Destination Trailers are large Travel Trailers with holding tanks. They are designed to mainly stay on a site, but can be towed.

I believe what you are calling a Destination Trailer are now called Park Models. They have no holding tanks. They are like mini-mobile homes.

-Michael

Bingo
lexxiem
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
Mine has tanks fresh, grey and black tanks and its a 2016
mgirardo
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
parcany wrote:
Jayco used to make a destination trailer but stopped years back. The Bungalow is a travel trailer. We owned a 2011. The difference is that a travel trailer have a black tank---a grey tank-- a fresh water tank. The destination trailer doesn't have any tanks. They were made to sit on a lot.

I don't know about in the past, but today's Destination Trailers are large Travel Trailers with holding tanks. They are designed to mainly stay on a site, but can be towed.

I believe what you are calling a Destination Trailer are now called Park Models. They have no holding tanks. They are like mini-mobile homes.

-Michael
colliehauler
Explorer III
Jan 02, 2019
lexxiem wrote:
I have a Keystone Residence Destination 39fden, couldn't image towing that. Just alone that thing would suck alot of gas. When looking for a seasonal site to put it on. Was a pain because of it length.
Its a nice trailer though.
That is exactly what destination trailers were designed for. Will probably put one on my seasonal lot. If I was to tow large I would take a 5th wheel.
lexxiem
Explorer
Jan 02, 2019
I have a Keystone Residence Destination 39fden, couldn't image towing that. Just alone that thing would suck alot of gas. When looking for a seasonal site to put it on. Was a pain because of it length.
Its a nice trailer though.