Making the jump from tent camping to RVing
I'm a lifelong tent camper, but my partner and I are interested in switching to an RV for added convenience and comfort during our trips. I'd be happy to get some feedback on traveling in a small trav...
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If I knew what I know now I'd have a 1 ton truck and a 32-33' 5th wheel.
Bought our 1st TT (21') cause we had a Nissan Frontier and didn't want to get a larger truck. The TT seemed like a castle compared to 9x12 tent even for just the two of us. Couldn't believe how nice it was to be able to not need a cooler, have a stove inside and a toilet and shower. Heaven. Thats when the bug bit us. It was so nice to be able to go camping when the weather was less than ideal.
After one year we upsized to a 31' TT and a bigger truck. That was really nice. Two recliners, sofa table and chairs. Heaven.
Unfortunately the TT towed like a POS. Never could get it dialed in. 2.5 years latter we went the 5th wheel route albeit a shorter one. 28'. Same sq ft as the 31' TT. Way nicer for towing, storage and easier to get into smaller sites.
Still have it after 5 years. Only reason we aren't getting a slightly larger one is we'd lose too much selling or trading in and we have ours modded out exactly like we like it.
I would get the TT or 5er you really would like now. It will cost you more in the long run to keep upgrading.
Maybe buy used as that would cut your losses. Or even rent a couple.
Warning, it's really addicting. :)
Bought our 1st TT (21') cause we had a Nissan Frontier and didn't want to get a larger truck. The TT seemed like a castle compared to 9x12 tent even for just the two of us. Couldn't believe how nice it was to be able to not need a cooler, have a stove inside and a toilet and shower. Heaven. Thats when the bug bit us. It was so nice to be able to go camping when the weather was less than ideal.
After one year we upsized to a 31' TT and a bigger truck. That was really nice. Two recliners, sofa table and chairs. Heaven.
Unfortunately the TT towed like a POS. Never could get it dialed in. 2.5 years latter we went the 5th wheel route albeit a shorter one. 28'. Same sq ft as the 31' TT. Way nicer for towing, storage and easier to get into smaller sites.
Still have it after 5 years. Only reason we aren't getting a slightly larger one is we'd lose too much selling or trading in and we have ours modded out exactly like we like it.
I would get the TT or 5er you really would like now. It will cost you more in the long run to keep upgrading.
Maybe buy used as that would cut your losses. Or even rent a couple.
Warning, it's really addicting. :)
