***Traveling out west*** Need Suggestions
Hi- We have plans to take a two-week trip from Cincinnati out to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone next summer. We have a 31' travel trailer, 4 kids, 2 adults, and a dog... and an extended cab 2001 Chevro...
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Juliecece wrote:
We have plans to take a two-week trip from Cincinnati out to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone next summer. We have a 31' travel trailer, 4 kids, 2 adults, and a dog... and an extended cab 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. We're a little nervous about having enough space to pull in and out/set up at the national parks. I have been researching RV rentals, mostly for the ease during a long trip with four kids, but husband doesn't think an RV is practical in that way because you have to take it and park it on our excursions.
Thinking outside the box here ... ;)
You haven't provided any details as to just which trailer you have, it's age, it's layout, nor have you provided any details about the kids' ages, gender, and how you currently accommodate all 6 of you for sleeping. If this is a one time trip then perhaps renting a Class C could be the best way to go but keep in mind it won't be inexpensive and every $ you spend will be gone the instant you rent. :( With these points in mind, and if you think you might be repeating this type of adventure for several years to come, perhaps this might be the time to consider changing your trailer to one more suitable for the task you have in mind - i.e. comfortably sleeping a large family of six but short enough to not be an issue anywhere you may choose to go, whether locally or on long, multi week trips. Those owning 30'+ trailers will always say "no problem" but the fact is the shorter the trailer the easier it will be, whether it's accessing campsites or just getting in/out of gas stations, parking lots, whatever.
These days, in the travel trailer segment, many manufacturers now offer sub 30' models with double bunk beds, the Coachmen Freedom Express 257BHS being one such example.
Although I've previously owned and as a result am not a fan of hybrid trailers it can't be denied that hybrids excel in maximum interior space with minimum exterior length. An example that would suit a family of 6 quite nicely would be the Coachmen Freedom Express 23TQS.
No doubt there are examples in the used market as well, and from other manufacturers, so if summer 2019 is when you're intending to go on this trip you certainly have the time between now and then to consider all options. Hope this helps. :)
