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rbpru
Oct 25, 2016Explorer II
Once you decide what you can tow, afford and a floor plan you like; rent one of a similar size and weight. You will learn a lot quickly.
There are no hard and fast rules about materials, wood and aluminum, the so called stick and tin is an old established construction method. Fiberglass is newer but has been around for a while. It lends itself to more modern shapes and exterior paint jobs.
Virtually all the manufacturers use the same appliances and amenities.
All manufacturers build to price points. The so called entry level TTs use less expensive materials; the high end units have more bells and whistles. Light weight TTs use less materials to keep weight down.
You will find that those brands such as Air Stream which command the high end market have the price to match.
There are no hard and fast rules about materials, wood and aluminum, the so called stick and tin is an old established construction method. Fiberglass is newer but has been around for a while. It lends itself to more modern shapes and exterior paint jobs.
Virtually all the manufacturers use the same appliances and amenities.
All manufacturers build to price points. The so called entry level TTs use less expensive materials; the high end units have more bells and whistles. Light weight TTs use less materials to keep weight down.
You will find that those brands such as Air Stream which command the high end market have the price to match.
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