Downsizing - 40' Raptor
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Aug-18-2013 10:16 AM
1. The size - it's a lot of trailer to pull and park. Also the height kept me out of a lot of campgrounds
2. The floor plan. I will never have a trailer with a freestanding bar again, it makes the space really cramped.
3. The u-shaoed dinette. Not comfortable to sit on
That said the Raptor was very plush, and I did like the master bedroom layout.
So for the replacement I have a couple problems to solve:
1. We have Harleys and a RZR4. I'd like to be able to take both if possible
2. We'd like to be in a smaller frailer as we think we would use it more.
3. Still have three children that camp with us
So thinking of a couple options:
1. Smaller fiver TH pulling the RZR behind (doubles)
2. Smaller bumper pull open floor
3. Bunkhouse fiver pulling doubles
4. Forego taking both toys and go with a 20-24 foot bumper pull
I'm really leaning towards option 4. I can pick up a nice 3-4 yr trailer for ~15K. This means I can't take the bikes and the rzr but it gets me in a lot smaller trailer which I think we would use more.
So I have two questions:
1. Anybody in a similar situation go through something similar? What did you do?
2. Would love recommendation for a smaller front-bedroom rig that will fit the rzr4 (11.5' long, 64" wide and 74" tall)
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Aug-20-2013 07:26 PM
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Aug-20-2013 12:44 PM
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Aug-20-2013 08:58 AM
The comment about selling bigger ticket items - like your Raptor: I've made offers on 40' 5ers to places thinking that they'd sell mine quicker since it was more practical, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
Anyway, if anyone in this thread is looking to downsize to something like mine, I'll disclose the details in a PM or email.
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Aug-20-2013 08:23 AM
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Aug-19-2013 09:05 PM
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Aug-19-2013 02:07 PM
Y-Guy wrote:
We sold our Raptor and went to a smaller motorhome. Advantage for us was no more restroom stops, and no more tail wagging the dog. Also allowed me to not only tow our ATVs on a trailer but eventually our Boat and now our Jeep.
Just something to think about and consider as you look for another option.
We have kicked the MH idea around a bit. I guess what bothers me about the MH is once you get there and set up camp, you are 'there'. We like to travel around a bit, see the sights, maybe go into town for a meal here and there. So that leaves me pulling a vehicle + the toys, which in my mind means Super C or diesel pusher. I'm struggling with that kind of $$$ commit... I do think the MH would make the actual journey much more tolerable as the kids could be more entertained. But on the other hand I'm trying to simplify and make camping "grab and go" and a MH seems counter to that.
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Aug-19-2013 02:01 PM
Dwight45 wrote:
By the way squidnapper how did you sell your Raptor? Craigslist, RV Traderonline, ???
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Dwight
Here in Utah the local news station has a very active classified section (ksl.com). I had it on there for about 6 months and only got 4 or 5 calls, but finally got a bite. The market for used big stuff seems really tough, I was priced near trade-in and it still took forever to even get lookers...
I think if I can just get something big enough for the RZR4 I'll call it good. It would be nice to take it all but really not practical...
I really think the idea of day trips becomes a lot more feasible with a smaller trailer, it was just too much to do with the 40' Raptor. Time will tell, hope I don't regret selling it...
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Aug-19-2013 12:37 PM
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Aug-19-2013 12:14 PM
Dwight45 wrote:
Having to unload to use any of the facilities would be a deal breaker for us. Being from Kansas most of the good riding areas are several days away. If we are only going to stay 5 - 7 days we may just trailer out and stay in motels, longer trips are what we use the Raptor for. By the way squidnapper how did you sell your Raptor? Craigslist, RV Traderonline, ???
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Dwight
We just Have two quads so we don't have unload. That would be a bummer to have drive two days:(
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Aug-19-2013 11:12 AM
Just something to think about and consider as you look for another option.
Two Wire Fox Terriers; Sarge & Sully
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Aug-19-2013 10:46 AM
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Dwight
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Aug-19-2013 10:30 AM
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Aug-19-2013 10:00 AM
We have a 40 ft diesel funmover. Does things well but right roads will wear you out and its a lot of work to pack, maintain. 3+ days is OK.
Looking myself at options for 1-2, maybe 3 nite trips with just a dirt bike on back. Probably a van and an air mattress or maybe a camper van..
Fwiw I had a 30 ft 5er toy box which worked well.