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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Thanks for the info so far guys, really appreciate it.
As far as weight goes... about a year ago I did the math and found out what my max would be; I have it somewhere in a text file on my computer, I just need to dig it out again. I'm going to stay within those limitations and factor filling 4 people in my truck (friend for the boy) and 2 dogs.
External generator isn't a problem, and I'll be happy with gas. Just liked the idea of a propane to avoid the stale gas issues; more prep time and more pre-storage time isn't going to be a big deal in the long run for me.
I'm 100% sold on getting a travel trailer and not something self powered. Main reason is so that we can disconnect the trailer and drive the truck around. Worst case scenario, when I'm going with a buddy, I'll have him tow the side by side and I'll tow the camper.
What type of lifespan do you end up getting from TTs that get used? I would like our first to last us 5-8 years. That'll put me at the point that I'll be looking at a new truck due to high mileage; at that point I'll probably upgrade to a 3/4 or 1 ton which will open a ton of options to upgrade.
As far as weight goes... about a year ago I did the math and found out what my max would be; I have it somewhere in a text file on my computer, I just need to dig it out again. I'm going to stay within those limitations and factor filling 4 people in my truck (friend for the boy) and 2 dogs.
External generator isn't a problem, and I'll be happy with gas. Just liked the idea of a propane to avoid the stale gas issues; more prep time and more pre-storage time isn't going to be a big deal in the long run for me.
I'm 100% sold on getting a travel trailer and not something self powered. Main reason is so that we can disconnect the trailer and drive the truck around. Worst case scenario, when I'm going with a buddy, I'll have him tow the side by side and I'll tow the camper.
What type of lifespan do you end up getting from TTs that get used? I would like our first to last us 5-8 years. That'll put me at the point that I'll be looking at a new truck due to high mileage; at that point I'll probably upgrade to a 3/4 or 1 ton which will open a ton of options to upgrade.
