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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I went from backpacking and tent camping to a travel trailer when I got fed up with playing the "what's living in the vault toilet?" game. I still backpack, but for regular camping I'm all about the trailer.
Mine is 25' hitch to bumper. Be careful about this measurement when evaluating campsites -- it doesn't matter how long the living space is, the whole trailer has to fit. I share it with 2 large dogs. I have a full time bed, a full bathroom, a nice kitchen space, and a jack knife sofa to hang out on if the weather is lousy. I will never go with a longer trailer, because it wouldn't fit in the areas I like to camp.
One other thing to think about... If you like to camp off of pavement in less developed sites, be very picky about the trailer construction. I sold my Keystone ultralight and bought a Nash after 2 years because the Keystone was not holding up on the dirt roads and dry lake beds I camp on. If you tend to stay in well developed camp grounds with all of the amenities, this won't be as much of a problem.
Mine is 25' hitch to bumper. Be careful about this measurement when evaluating campsites -- it doesn't matter how long the living space is, the whole trailer has to fit. I share it with 2 large dogs. I have a full time bed, a full bathroom, a nice kitchen space, and a jack knife sofa to hang out on if the weather is lousy. I will never go with a longer trailer, because it wouldn't fit in the areas I like to camp.
One other thing to think about... If you like to camp off of pavement in less developed sites, be very picky about the trailer construction. I sold my Keystone ultralight and bought a Nash after 2 years because the Keystone was not holding up on the dirt roads and dry lake beds I camp on. If you tend to stay in well developed camp grounds with all of the amenities, this won't be as much of a problem.
