My wife and I are looking to buy a small trailer just for us. We have never owned one so I am hoping you can tell me what to look for or avoid.I live in Oregon. Rough roads and wet, wet, wet!Looking for an under 19', $20,000ish, double axle, lightweight, full queen size bed, bathroom opposite end from bed, cold weather (so I can take it hunting) prepped, hitch towable, and long lasting unit.So..Any brands to avoid or to look at? Options to avoid? Options I want? Any help much appreciated. Thanks!

roar9roar wrote:My wife and I are looking to buy a small trailer just for us. We have never owned one so I am hoping you can tell me what to look for or avoid.I live in Oregon. Rough roads and wet, wet, wet!Looking for an under 19', $20,000ish, double axle, lightweight, full queen size bed, bathroom opposite end from bed, cold weather (so I can take it hunting) prepped, hitch towable, and long lasting unit.So..Any brands to avoid or to look at? Options to avoid? Options I want? Any help much appreciated. Thanks!You might want to seriously look at Lance Travel Trailers. They're built tough and pretty much waterproof (or if you should incur a leak, you won't have the rotting wood) They have a 4 Seasons package, including dual pane windows, heated enclosed holding tanks, etc. They are into the 2014 model year now and offer a 2 year warranty. I love my 1685 (20'9" bumper to ball)Lance 1685Check out some of the links in my signature for more info on the Lance TT's.Lance Travel Trailers InfoWoodGlue

Arctic fox or Nash made in your home state. There is a bigfoot dealer in your home state too.

It would help if we know what your tow vehicle is. Lance makes ultra light trailers, while Nash/Arctic Fox are much heavier (wood framed)WoodGlue

Tow is a Tundra v8. Looking to keep the trailer as light as I can for hauling the massive amount of stuff I take everywhere. I can't pack light.

I guess I posted this in the wrong area..is there a way to move it to travel trailers?

Need help buying new 17' travel trailer...want to learn..

1492
Moderator
Jul 01, 2013
This is a duplicate thread. Please post any comments at Wife and I looking for a small travel trailer..Need help.

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WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
roar9roar wrote:
is the trailer length the box or overall end to end? Or does it change by manufacturer?

Appreciate the help.

The overall length is usually measured from the back bumper to the ball hitch tip. It's standard from mfg to mfg.
roar9roar
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
is the trailer length the box or overall end to end? Or does it change by manufacturer?

Appreciate the help.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
The MSRP on a 1685 is $24,302 - You can deal below this number.
roar9roar
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
It looks nice..But isn't that around 30g?

And i reposted it to the travel trailer area.. hope I dont get in trouble.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
The mods will move it if necessary.

With a Toyota Tundra, the Lance would be an ideal fit!

WoodGlue
roar9roar
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
I guess I posted this in the wrong area..is there a way to move it to travel trailers?
roar9roar
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
Tow is a Tundra v8. Looking to keep the trailer as light as I can for hauling the massive amount of stuff I take everywhere. I can't pack light.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
It would help if we know what your tow vehicle is. Lance makes ultra light trailers, while Nash/Arctic Fox are much heavier (wood framed)

WoodGlue
BroncosFan
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
Arctic fox or Nash made in your home state. There is a bigfoot dealer in your home state too.

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