Looking to purchase a travel trailer
Hello, my name is Rose and I am retiring in one year, I have been looking at the Winnebago Minnie Winnie and Lance both seem to be all weather terrain durable, I just bought my Silverado 1500 LT to pu...
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FLOORPLAN is a biggy!
Consider how you will "live" in your camper. For example, I was going to be traveling on long trips. I wanted to be sure that the layout was such that I could use the bathroom and have access to the refridgerator while at rest stops.
Also, I wanted to be able to dry camp (Walmarts, Cabelas, etc) while on the road without having to open the unit in anyway.
I am a woman that hauls a travel trailer on my own. The weight distribution hitch is NO BIG DEAL. Nor is cranking down the stabilizers. Heck, I have a hybrid so I also have to open and close the bunk ends - also no big deal.
Maybe when I get older (64 now) I'll look for some automation but I NEED exercise and activity in my life. I actually ENJOY setting up and breaking down camp.
One more thing. Just because your vehicle says it can tow x000 lbs. does not mean that it will do so comfortably. I bought my camper and it was well withing the weight ratings of my truck BUT I would not like having to climb hills towing with that truck. I ended up upgrading my truck and I am VERY glad I did.
Congrats and HAVE FUN!
Consider how you will "live" in your camper. For example, I was going to be traveling on long trips. I wanted to be sure that the layout was such that I could use the bathroom and have access to the refridgerator while at rest stops.
Also, I wanted to be able to dry camp (Walmarts, Cabelas, etc) while on the road without having to open the unit in anyway.
I am a woman that hauls a travel trailer on my own. The weight distribution hitch is NO BIG DEAL. Nor is cranking down the stabilizers. Heck, I have a hybrid so I also have to open and close the bunk ends - also no big deal.
Maybe when I get older (64 now) I'll look for some automation but I NEED exercise and activity in my life. I actually ENJOY setting up and breaking down camp.
One more thing. Just because your vehicle says it can tow x000 lbs. does not mean that it will do so comfortably. I bought my camper and it was well withing the weight ratings of my truck BUT I would not like having to climb hills towing with that truck. I ended up upgrading my truck and I am VERY glad I did.
Congrats and HAVE FUN!
