toedtoes wrote:
colliehauler wrote:
I would look for a used 2500 series full size van and a used bunkhouse TT. I just sold a bunkhouse tt to a young family with 3 kids. The tt had 2 bunk beds, full up front, sofa made into a bed as well as the dinette. Agree with others about putting the older kids in a tent.
I thought this at first, but since the OP and his wife don't have kids of their own (at least in regards to camping), this is overkill on the trailer for most of the time. It's the single sister who has the kids and will be bringing them - for this, it just doesn't make sense to tow the bigger heavier bunkhouse trailer (and to deal with it with a bad back) when a smaller lighter trailer will work.
Wife should be able to handle hitching the trailer - it's really not that difficult. That could reduce the amount of times you have to get in and out of the truck, etc. And with a smaller lighter trailer, she may find she likes towing it and you could kick back in the passenger seat. :)
OP - I wasn't sure if your Mom would be joining you or not, so I erred on the extra person. With just your Dad, he might find he is comfortable on the couch (add a mattress topper when he comes for added comfort), and you and your wife could stay in the dedicated bed (I had figured it'd be better for Mom to be in the "real" bed).
Your right in a bunkhouse would be overkill and smaller TT would work. I would want a real bed and put the Dad and Sister in the dinette and sofa that makes into a bed. Kind of depends on how often the kids come along and if they would stay in a tent.
In my post I said that I had sold a bunkhouse tt and I described it.
I would still recommend a 2500 series van for that many people and pulling a tt, unless the sister brings her own vehicle. A single cab truck or extended cab would work for 3 people.
