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Looking for a TT,

pjmarko
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I am a newbie to rving, that has just retired. Just turned 70 and am a widower. I am looking for a TT for one person, would like a dry bath and queen bed and air. I think I would like dual axles on the TT. I already have a tow vehicle and would prefer not to have to purchase a new one. I have a 2016 Ford F150 XLT scab 4X4 with the 2.7 Eco-boost and 6.5 ft bed, trailer package and oem brake controller, 3.55 non locker. The max load for the truck is 1670 lbs so I guess I should be looking for a tongue weight of under 700 lb.
I would like to purchase a used TT and I am not too particular about the layout. I am more concerned about quality of build. There are so many out there I am getting overwhelmed. I seem to see the same layout from different manufacturers. I guess there are only a couple ways to package a bed, kitchen, bath and dinette in a 20ft TT.
Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated.

Pete
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gmw_photos
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Pete, I too am a solo traveler in a 2012 Funfinder 189FDS. If you look at the floorplan, you will see in this back space here next to the dinette, there is a 27" wide slot that is perfect for a chair. I have relocated my 32" flat television set to the wall that is 7 feet in front of me. Having a chair is essential to me.

A few other small mods and upgrades ( like residential faucets for the galley and bath ) have made this work well for me.

The shower is small but usable. The galley has limited space for food preparation, but I've learned to work with it.

If you can find a clean used one, I'd recco a 2011 to 2013. In '14 and '15 they eliminated the front window. Personally I like the front window.

Towing this with a 1/2 ton would be easy. Weighs 4100 ready to go but with dry water tanks.

tomkaren13
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Explorer
I have looked at or had a lot of TT and used a GMC Sierra. Comparable to the Ford 150. Found that a TT under 6000 dry weight tows fine. Do not know where you got the load number of 1670.(does not sound like a proper number). Best wishes their are a lot of TT that meet your basic ideas. Dry bath is/was a biggie for me.

wildmanbaker
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Explorer
Your pickup has a maximum tow rating along with the carrying capacity, which you listed. You need an equalizing hitch, so the tongue weight would be distributed between the hitch, the TT axel(s), and the front and rear axels of the truck.
Wildmanbaker

Lwiddis
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Explorer II
“Go to their website and check out the models--even the smallest would work for one person.”

I disagree. Go too small and it won’t “work” for you three days into a heavy storm.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
Class B has the disadvantage of requiring a move of your whole home when you sight see and a B limits the back and dirt roads you can take...height and width.

You’ve got more truck than I do. Plenty of 22 to 25 foot TTs will serve you well. If you plan on dry camping pick one with adequate tank sizes. Some Bs skimp on tanks.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

Dick_B
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Silly question maybe but are you sure you want a TT? What about a Class B for one person unless you are planning on camping quite a bit.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
Equal-i-zer Hitch
One wife, two electric bikes (both Currie Tech Path+ models)

SoundGuy
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Explorer
pjmarko wrote:
I guess there are only a couple ways to package a bed, kitchen, bath and dinette in a 20ft TT.
Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated.


My Freedom Express 192RBS is one of Coachmen's most popular models - easy to tow, easy to park on any campsite, easy to store, generous cargo capacity, has everything an adult couple or single could want in a camper. :B If this Coachmen version doesn't appeal many other manufacturers offer similar models.
2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2014 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
2003 Fleetwood Yuma * 2008 K-Z Spree 240BH-LX
2007 TrailCruiser C21RBH * 2000 Fleetwood Santa Fe
1998 Jayco 10UD * 1969 Coleman CT380

lots2seeinmyrv
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Northwood Mfg has Arctic Fox 22G

travellitecampers.com has Idea i15 and Idea i18 (7 feet wide)

riversidervs.net has Riverside Retro 180R

kerrlakeRoo
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There are numerous brands, even under one parent line. Since you seem to list fairly basic needs, consider how you envision using the trailer.
Is your preference getting off road and remote, or staying near cities for a chance to visit museums and sample local flavor. Do you want hookups, or off grid? If you anticipate staying in RV parks with at least water and elec then modest tanks are all thats needed, if remote, greater water capacity becomes important.
With most companies they offer a range of price points, with similar floorplans along each line. Materials and finish vary with these differing price points on everything from the outer skin to the countertops.
If you are handy you will know what to look for in your unit. Glued and screwed cabinetry is better than stapled, metal fixtures are better than plastic, and so on.
If looking used, look at wear patterns on the flooring and the entry threshold, to get an idea of how much use it got. Open every cabinet and storage area, high and low checking for signs of past or present water intrusion. Moisture kills a trailer. Push on the sides to see that they are uniformly solid, soft areas that flex indicate the possibility of water damage. Make sure every appliance works and if dual mode, that they work both as gas and elec based.
There are numerous video's on you tube for inspecting campers, watch a few, some are junk, but if you watch several, you will get the picture of their common themes.

coolmom42
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Explorer II
You might consider some of the smaller Lance models. Go to their website and check out the models--even the smallest would work for one person. Then start looking around for a good used one. You can find the floor plans and specs for older models on the web site, too.
Single empty-nester in Middle TN, sometimes with a friend or grandchild on board

lawrosa
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clipper 21 FQ or viking 21fq. They the same..

Couch , dinnette , queen, rear bath...

Lightweight..

I think you'll like it..

http://www.coachmenrv.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=63&ModelID=2993#Main

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8PX7hbof8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J21-7D8jQJE
Mike L ... N.J.

2006 Silverado ext cab long bed. 3:42 rear. LM7 5.3 motor. 300 hp 350 ft lbs torgue @ 4000 rpms
2018 coachmen Catalina sbx 261bh