Looking for first Travel Trailer

[carbine]

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 respective employers permits. Even if we only use it 2 times a year, it would open a lot of possibilities for us to relax; our last real vacation was almost 10 years ago. I'll also use it as a place to sleep during hunting trips; I have access to some land that is very mild to get to - there will no "4 wheeling" with the TT other than a dirt road.

So far, I'm starting to look at used trailers locally. Might as well let someone take the hit for driving it new off the lot and then parking it somewhere. I'm going to try to stay to 1-3 years old. We know that there are a few features we want;

-Door between the "master bedroom" and the main area/bed our son will be sleeping in.
-Generator (Although, as long as I can add it after purchase I'll be happy - any downside to a propane generator?)
-1 Slide
-24-26' (Would like to hit national / state parks and need to stay within limits)


I wish I could do a toy hauler to fit a Honda Pioneer 1000-5 (2/4 seater convertible Side by Side), however the weights just become too much for what I've seen for my tow vehicle (2014 F150 3.5L EcoBoost, super crew, 4x4 - NOT max tow).


What are things I need to know about buying a used TT? I'm curious on what I need to look for.

Is there an advantage other than aesthetics to fiberglass over the metal siding?


I appreciate any help; I'm fairly far outside of my element at this point.

[Bobbo]

We just went through that same process. We are downsizing from a 32' Class C. We settled on an Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB. We pick it up in about 10 to 14 days. (They are installing solar on the roof and have to order the parts.)

[bikendan]

Trailers with metal siding are called Stick and Tin construction since theyou are wood-framed and have aluminum siding. They will be heavier.

Trailers with Filon-sided walls have aluminum frames. The Filon-sided is a bonded sandwich construction. They will be lighter than their wood framed counterparts.

Both types have their advantagesite and disadvantages.