Looking for first Travel Trailer
Wife and I have been talking about getting a bumper dragger for cross country travel and camping (Boondocking) for a while. I envision us using it 6-12 times a year, as vacation balance for our respe...
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It frankly sounds to me like you might be trying to buy more trailer than your truck could comfortably pull in practical terms. I could be entirely wrong about that, though; I'm not really familiar with the specifics of the truck's capabilities, nor precisely up on the weights of trailers such as you're looking at. It's just a gut feeling. Make sure you pay attention to the truck payload weights (including the trailer tongue weight) and not just the stated tow rating, which often is only practical if there's nearly nothing being carried in the truck.
A propane generator has the disadvantage of burning propane at a pretty good clip. Propane is harder to come by than gasoline, and the propane tanks for RVs are often comparatively small, and propane has less energy per unit volume than gasoline so it takes relatively more of it to get the same generator power. There are advantages; it's generally pretty clean burning, and it doesn't go stale and cause carburetor problems if left sitting for awhile (and indeed there isn't much of a carburetor as such). Still, I would generally prefer a gas powered generator. A portable inverter generator sized for your electrical needs should be suitable.
I might suggest not eliminating motorhomes right away. Many class C motorhomes might work out well for you in terms of length and accommodations, and would be able to pull a trailer with your side-by-side. I think it would be worth looking at, especially if you'd have to upgrade the truck to get a trailer to suit your needs.
A propane generator has the disadvantage of burning propane at a pretty good clip. Propane is harder to come by than gasoline, and the propane tanks for RVs are often comparatively small, and propane has less energy per unit volume than gasoline so it takes relatively more of it to get the same generator power. There are advantages; it's generally pretty clean burning, and it doesn't go stale and cause carburetor problems if left sitting for awhile (and indeed there isn't much of a carburetor as such). Still, I would generally prefer a gas powered generator. A portable inverter generator sized for your electrical needs should be suitable.
I might suggest not eliminating motorhomes right away. Many class C motorhomes might work out well for you in terms of length and accommodations, and would be able to pull a trailer with your side-by-side. I think it would be worth looking at, especially if you'd have to upgrade the truck to get a trailer to suit your needs.
