Researching Before 1st Purchase
Hello All! Last year I started getting it in my head that I wanted to get a travel trailer, and have been doing a good bit of research. The wife has finally started coming around to the idea, and ...
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Our half ton has towed our 7k pound trailer all over the country without one single mechanical issue. Looks like you have the same tow rating that we have. Your 5.3 will have to rev more than ours, but it will still do the job well.
Second, we bought our first TT new and it was a great experience. We sold it at the 2 year mark and lost $1500. For my entertainment dollar, it was dirt cheap to own.
If you stay on the short side of 30' and understand how to have the proper setup and safe driving habits, you will be fine.
I like your comparison to a week at the Outer Banks. I use the same philosophy. We have friends that blow our entire years camping budget on one week somewhere. We average about 60-80 nights a year of vacation with the camper.
We were also considering buying a weekend cabin, but this has worked out so much better. Probably cheaper, and best of all it is MOBILE! I can't tell you the different views I've woken up and had my coffee to! It's really been incredible. :)
Best of luck in your shopping.
Second, we bought our first TT new and it was a great experience. We sold it at the 2 year mark and lost $1500. For my entertainment dollar, it was dirt cheap to own.
If you stay on the short side of 30' and understand how to have the proper setup and safe driving habits, you will be fine.
I like your comparison to a week at the Outer Banks. I use the same philosophy. We have friends that blow our entire years camping budget on one week somewhere. We average about 60-80 nights a year of vacation with the camper.
We were also considering buying a weekend cabin, but this has worked out so much better. Probably cheaper, and best of all it is MOBILE! I can't tell you the different views I've woken up and had my coffee to! It's really been incredible. :)
Best of luck in your shopping.
