When we first started camping as a family, we made a few tent trips. We quickly discovered that our aging bodies along with the extra work of having kids, was too much for us to still be "enjoying ourselves".
So 3 years ago we decided to dabble in travel trailers. We bought a 15BH model. Yes, it was small, but our intentions were not to bring the luxuries of home, but to be an upgrade from a tent. As well, we didn't want to invest too much without knowing how committed we would be as a family.
We made the memories of a lifetime in that little camper. It was everything we wanted it to be and more! However, it had been on our mind that something larger would be on the horizon. We listed the 15BH and it sold in a week (testimate to taking care of things). It was heartbreaking to all of us to watch it roll off down the driveway.
We spent this winter researching and shopping. After an exhausting process, we are excited to introduce to you the new family trailer! A Forest River Surveyor 24BHS.
We've had it home about 2 weeks now and have been pouring over every inch of it. It is a 24.5' box, 5300lbs dry, 7700lbs GVW. We're towing with our Max Tow, F150 Ecoboost (7700). If the drive home is an indication, I can't tell the difference between this trailer and the last, other than being nervous all over again. We didn't have WDH with the last trailer, but I have one now. Installing it this weekend. It is a 1000/10000, so I may have over bought a little. Hope that works out okay.
Here's a list of the features we're most excited to have that are new to us!
-SPACE
-dual axle with some payload
-Residential Queen walk around that is NOT also the dinette.
-Slide (see above)
-Full size bunks
-Storage!
-Power Tongue jack
-Outdoor kitchen
-Larger fridge, sink
-oven
-19' power awning
-factory bike rack designed into the frame
- walkable roof
-ducted air and heat
-electric/propane water heater with electric ignition!
-larger tanks
I'll stop there, the list could go on and on... All of the above are new luxuries to us.
Sorry I don't have better pictures. None of these were posed, just random stuff we had taken while shopping.
Here's to many, many more adventures!
So 3 years ago we decided to dabble in travel trailers. We bought a 15BH model. Yes, it was small, but our intentions were not to bring the luxuries of home, but to be an upgrade from a tent. As well, we didn't want to invest too much without knowing how committed we would be as a family.
We made the memories of a lifetime in that little camper. It was everything we wanted it to be and more! However, it had been on our mind that something larger would be on the horizon. We listed the 15BH and it sold in a week (testimate to taking care of things). It was heartbreaking to all of us to watch it roll off down the driveway.
We spent this winter researching and shopping. After an exhausting process, we are excited to introduce to you the new family trailer! A Forest River Surveyor 24BHS.
We've had it home about 2 weeks now and have been pouring over every inch of it. It is a 24.5' box, 5300lbs dry, 7700lbs GVW. We're towing with our Max Tow, F150 Ecoboost (7700). If the drive home is an indication, I can't tell the difference between this trailer and the last, other than being nervous all over again. We didn't have WDH with the last trailer, but I have one now. Installing it this weekend. It is a 1000/10000, so I may have over bought a little. Hope that works out okay.
Here's a list of the features we're most excited to have that are new to us!
-SPACE
-dual axle with some payload
-Residential Queen walk around that is NOT also the dinette.
-Slide (see above)
-Full size bunks
-Storage!
-Power Tongue jack
-Outdoor kitchen
-Larger fridge, sink
-oven
-19' power awning
-factory bike rack designed into the frame
- walkable roof
-ducted air and heat
-electric/propane water heater with electric ignition!
-larger tanks
I'll stop there, the list could go on and on... All of the above are new luxuries to us.
Sorry I don't have better pictures. None of these were posed, just random stuff we had taken while shopping.
Here's to many, many more adventures!
Thanks everyone. It's nice to share the joy. None of our friends or family are into camping, so no one else shares our excitement.
It does look similar to the Solaire. I looked at the floorpan, and the main difference seems to be that I have double bunks. What have you appreciated about the floorpan most? least?
I spent the afternoon at our nearby school, hooking up the WDH. It was a really smooth process. I can't remember all of the loaded vs. unloaded measurements, but the final result is that I'm 37.5" front and back! I think that's good? The rear was an inch and 3/8 higher to start.
Here's a few shots. I think I should lower the ball on the shank? However, lowering one hole was going to be a little much.
Any thoughts on the photo is appreciated.
It does look similar to the Solaire. I looked at the floorpan, and the main difference seems to be that I have double bunks. What have you appreciated about the floorpan most? least?
I spent the afternoon at our nearby school, hooking up the WDH. It was a really smooth process. I can't remember all of the loaded vs. unloaded measurements, but the final result is that I'm 37.5" front and back! I think that's good? The rear was an inch and 3/8 higher to start.
Here's a few shots. I think I should lower the ball on the shank? However, lowering one hole was going to be a little much.
Any thoughts on the photo is appreciated.
