Travel Trailer Shopping - Newbie
We are in the market for a travel trailer (Tow Behind). We have never owned one and don't want to make a buying mistake. Very confused with all the models that appear to be manufactured by the same co...
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Buying a trailer is a three legged stool.
* Floor plan - It is the top priority, it remains when all else is resolved or accepted.
* Tow vehicle - It is limited not by what it can pull but by what it can carry, the max cargo capacity.
* Cost - In most cases RVing is a unique pastime or hobby like hunting, fishing or water skiing etc. The cost should not be burdensome.
As suggested, pay attention to tongue weight. I most cases the "dry" weight means nothing, my 5000# TT was supposed to have a 400# tongue weight. Then loaded for the road it is nearer to 700#, about half the max cargo on my F-150.
Since we were not sure of what we wanted, before we spent the big bucks we rented the size and floor plan we wanted for a week in the Ozarks. You learn a lot very quickly that way.
Good Luck
* Floor plan - It is the top priority, it remains when all else is resolved or accepted.
* Tow vehicle - It is limited not by what it can pull but by what it can carry, the max cargo capacity.
* Cost - In most cases RVing is a unique pastime or hobby like hunting, fishing or water skiing etc. The cost should not be burdensome.
As suggested, pay attention to tongue weight. I most cases the "dry" weight means nothing, my 5000# TT was supposed to have a 400# tongue weight. Then loaded for the road it is nearer to 700#, about half the max cargo on my F-150.
Since we were not sure of what we wanted, before we spent the big bucks we rented the size and floor plan we wanted for a week in the Ozarks. You learn a lot very quickly that way.
Good Luck
