We went to the RV show in Nashville yesterday and again noted how the PU price was higher than comparable trailers. We won't pay that much for a PU.
We bought our '90 Flaggstaff used for $2000 because we wanted to get off the ground. We towed it with a '91 S-10 for years and thought it was great...until the day hitched it to a Durango. We towed it over Monteagle and forgot it was back there. (Just because your truck or car WILL tow your trailer doesn't mean it SHOULD.) A couple of years ago we sold it for $2,000.
We are now looking for a trailer only because we often travel several hours to a camp site and then set up. Setting up a PU at midnight is a pain...and your camping neighbors aren't happy to be awoken that late. Another option a TT gives is a night in a rest area or parking lot. Can't do that in a PU...well I guess you could, but I won't. :)
As for the PU, I loved the room and would love to have a TT like it. They don't make them like my Flagstaff anymore, too much stuff in there. For the same money, I will definitely buy an TT and not have to set it up upon arrival.
