Finding the right trailer for a couple

BB_TX wrote:
Since this is your first, I would visit as many dealers as possible with large TT inventories looking at all the variations you can. And there are a lot. You really need to spend some time in multiple units of different sizes and floorplans to see what will work for you. When you narrow it down to what you like, then you can start a search for similar used units in good condition.

This is the way to do it. Also like was said above we, too took over a year of patient searching to arrive at how "we" would live in our home on wheels for various periods of time. Think about what things you want to do when camping and then sort of role play how you would live/function inside for sleeping, dressing, cooking, cleaning, etc.

We also were blessed by having four friend/couples who were mature, experienced RV'rs, and we drove them nuts with questions.

We ended up with a delightful rig: Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS (as has been noted above). It works great for us and our 47 lb dog. We only camp about 5,000 miles per year, but we take a number of 3-4 night trips during the year and then one trip annually on a larger scale.

Examples of our longer trips from the Houston area: ranged up to the Arkansas Ozark Mountains - about 2 1/2 weeks; Black Hills/Mt. Rushmore area - 3 weeks; Illinois, Indiana & Ohio - 3 1/2 weeks. I mention these trips since it may be important to you to know if a rig this size is tolerable for more than just a few nights. For us - absolutely. For someone else - maybe not.

Size wise, this TT comes in at 4,600-4,700lbs on the CATScales when fully loaded for a trip - though we typically carry minimal fresh water.

Holler if you have any questions.