brookside
Feb 05, 2015Explorer
Stick-Built Versus Molded Fiberglass
We got an additional tow vehicle, more than capable, so now we have one vehicle that tows 5700 and the newer one, 6500. I like the idea of "no boundaries" which was at one time the motto for A-Liner trailers. It has been years since they used that motto but who could ask for anything more? So, was seriously looking for a Scamp 5th wheel but all the ins and outs of getting a truck and this measurement, that measurement, I went with a Dodge Durango, mid-size SUV, a 2007 but well taken care of it looks like.
Now, that we are in "crunch" time, we really don't want to camp with the pop-up and have to use the public showers because they are limited and both being 60 years old with an adult son with DS, the dynamics of accomplishing all of this makes it too challenging.
I am looking at the EggCamper and the 16' Scamp Deluxe as possibly the best choices. Maybe Scamp, used and EggCamper, new. But, letting go of the money is challenging too. Our pop-up is a Coachmen and, all things considered, it really isn't that bad. It is our 8th RV and 2 years old. I can buy two of the smaller Coachmen TT for the price of the molded fiberglass. I could buy one and put the rest of my budgeted money away for a 2nd unit when needed. I also like the looks of the Jayco and Palomini that are supposedly "off-road". Yeah, I'm planning to live forever so I'm planning into my next 60 years! Isn't 60 years old, middle age? Attitude is everything!
So, has anyone owned both the molded fiberglass and the stick-built? I would appreciate any thoughts as the decision is being made before April. I over analyse everything but avoid buyer's remorse.
Now, that we are in "crunch" time, we really don't want to camp with the pop-up and have to use the public showers because they are limited and both being 60 years old with an adult son with DS, the dynamics of accomplishing all of this makes it too challenging.
I am looking at the EggCamper and the 16' Scamp Deluxe as possibly the best choices. Maybe Scamp, used and EggCamper, new. But, letting go of the money is challenging too. Our pop-up is a Coachmen and, all things considered, it really isn't that bad. It is our 8th RV and 2 years old. I can buy two of the smaller Coachmen TT for the price of the molded fiberglass. I could buy one and put the rest of my budgeted money away for a 2nd unit when needed. I also like the looks of the Jayco and Palomini that are supposedly "off-road". Yeah, I'm planning to live forever so I'm planning into my next 60 years! Isn't 60 years old, middle age? Attitude is everything!
So, has anyone owned both the molded fiberglass and the stick-built? I would appreciate any thoughts as the decision is being made before April. I over analyse everything but avoid buyer's remorse.