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DwnSth
Explorer
Oct 31, 2016

Two Travel Trailers one large one very small?

We currently have the 31 ft. TT in sig. We have gone from Pop-up when we had young kids to a 24 ft and now the Open Range for just the two of us (and two large dogs). We love the TT and it has proven the perfect set-up for us. Our typical trips have been destination type travel with week or longer stays at one site. We would like to travel out west or north-east but hesitate to take the large TT because of site size limitations (we like national park and forest campsites). Also, ease of setup is another consideration. We have been considering a small TT like a Casita or even the new Airstream Basecamp as a 2nd TT to use for our longer trips with shorter stays at each location. Wondering if anyone else has done this - large TT and small TT. Don't want to give up the comfort of the Open Range for our destination visits but really can't see taking it on a 2k or 3k trip out west and parking for only one or two nights at a time.
  • chr_'s avatar
    chr_
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2016
    Been thinking about doing a second smaller rig for when I go out without DW. Maybe a small cargo trailer converted with the basics, or a van as a TV with some RV features... Maybe something modular that can slide in and out.

    Lots of inspiration at TNTT.com
  • pasusan's avatar
    pasusan
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2016
    We just did the 2 RV thing... We have a comfortable trailer and wanted something more nimble for shorter trips - we got a class B.

    Now we are finding we are buying everything over again. Bedding, kitchen items, levellers, water and dumping hoses, electric extension cords, those triangle things if you break down, on and on...

    I seriously considered not keeping anything stocked and having bags of stuff to take to one camper or the other. But, we want to be able to jump into the B for whatever strikes our fancy. So - keep everything in the B, and then move things to the trailer when we take that?

    No - it's easier but more expensive to buy duplicates.

    Anyway - we are still happy with our decision, but it is certainly something to think about. :R

    Good luck!
  • Johndanielscpa's avatar
    Johndanielscpa
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2016
    I have a 30' fifth wheel for "glamping" and a 15' T@B for "camping." I don't think this is exceptionally unusual.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2016
    DwnSth wrote:
    We would like to travel out west or north-east but hesitate to take the large TT because of site size limitations (we like national park and forest campsites). Also, ease of setup is another consideration. We have been considering a small TT like a Casita or even the new Airstream Basecamp as a 2nd TT to use for our longer trips with shorter stays at each location. Wondering if anyone else has done this - large TT and small TT.

    Those sound like long road trips, admittedly not a lot of time in any one place. Storage (clothing, fod) in those TTs is a premium. I suspect you will have to use the TV for a lot of items.

    I am not sure why, but the Basecamp has a high tongue weight, 410 lbs, for its base weight (with battery and LP but no water) of 2585 lbs.
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2016
    I picked up a little Jayco for just what you are talking about. Quick shorter trips. Kept the larger trailer. Easier towing, better fuel mileage, etc. were some of the reasons.

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