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RoyC
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I am considering buying a TT to live in full time. I would like to buy a used high quality trailer. Weight isn't an issue as I don't plan on towing it. (If I want it moved I will hire someone to do it) I want dual opposing slide-outs in the living area (so no airstreams) and a length of between 30 and 36 feet. I am willing to pay up to $40K. What manufacturers make the best quality trailers?
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RoyC
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Explorer
does anyone know where I can find floorplan/model info on previous years of arctic fox tt's? Specifically which ones have 3 slides (if any?).
2004 GMC 3500 SRW 4X4 Duramax/Allison
2003 Lance 920
Vision 19.5 wheels with Michelin xze 245's
A better look at the truck

RoyC
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Explorer
thanks for the info everyone. I think that the Excel is what I would like to have but finding a used one will probably be a problem so the next best in my price range would be the Arctic Fox. I know of the Arctic Fox quality from when I was researching the purchase of my TC. There is a 2006 Excel for sale at a dealer near me for $30K but it is a 5W.
2004 GMC 3500 SRW 4X4 Duramax/Allison
2003 Lance 920
Vision 19.5 wheels with Michelin xze 245's
A better look at the truck

Robin1953
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Explorer
Excel TT is the unit I would buy if I could afford it. Excel has stopped making TTs so used would be the available option for Excel TT.
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WoodGlue
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Here is an excellent way to lookup park models, trailers of every make and model, new and used:

RVT.com

WoodGlue
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2014 Lance 1685 - Loaded - 4 Seasons - Solar - 2 AGM's
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colliehauler
Explorer III
Explorer III
mlts22 wrote:
If the trailer is going to be somewhere permanent, and you can get sewer/water/electric, I'd also second the park model recommendation. Those have no tanks, and are more intended to be mini mobile homes, as opposed to travel trailers that move more often.

If you want good quality, check with a horse trailer maker. They can do top tier custom work... but you will be paying for it.
A lot of park models have holding tanks. Looking at Ceder Creek Cottage for my seasonal site. If you want the best I would say New Horizon, Excel or Continental but would be hard to find used.

Passin_Thru
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Explorer
4 Season Arctic Fox. Water is inside so it never freezes, even going down the road at 4 degrees with the heater on. Well made, lots of storage, mirrors inside make it appear larger to help prevent cabin fever. Very well built to last years. If you are going to leave it in one place for a long time, take the wheels off.

scbwr
Explorer II
Explorer II
I'd suggest looking at the Winnebago line of towables. From what I saw last summer, comparable or better than Evergreen trailers. If you want a four season trailer, Arctic Fox is definitely one to consider.

http://winnebagotowables.com/ultralite-floorplans
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I_am_still_wayn
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Executive wrote:
IMHO, buy a park model somewhere....just sayin....Dennis


x2. If you are not going to tow it, why buy a trailer made for RVing?

mlts22
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Explorer
If the trailer is going to be somewhere permanent, and you can get sewer/water/electric, I'd also second the park model recommendation. Those have no tanks, and are more intended to be mini mobile homes, as opposed to travel trailers that move more often.

If you want good quality, check with a horse trailer maker. They can do top tier custom work... but you will be paying for it.

Executive45
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IMHO, buy a park model somewhere....just sayin....Dennis
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DutchmenSport
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Excel,and Momentum, but I doubt you could get either one for $40,000. About everything else is equal in my opinion. The only difference in quality is the kind of wine you put in the refrigerator!

WoodGlue
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Explorer
1) Lance (but they don't have opposing slideouts)
2) Arctic Fox
3) Outdoors Manufacturing RV
4) Evergreen RV

WoodGlue
2002 Land Rover Discovery II
2014 Lance 1685 - Loaded - 4 Seasons - Solar - 2 AGM's
When Hell Freezes Over - I'll Camp There Too!
Lance Travel Trailer Info - Lance 1685 Travel Trailer - Lance 1575 Trailer