Suggestions for a new(er) larger TT
I apologize in advance for the long post.
I bought my first TT in Feb 2013. It is a 2007 Aerolite 718fd. Based on all the problems I have read about here I was very lucky and got a well maintained and apparently well built unit. My GF and I have made good use of the TT spending a month or so in Fl Keys and in between NC and there last year and again this year. Planning another month this Dec in John Pennecamp and Bahia Honda.
This website has been very helpful to us in planning and improving our TT. I keep reading " sooner or later you will want a bigger unit ". We have toyed with the idea of a longer cross country trip and it has got me thinking a little bigger TT would be nice. This is what we have now.
We converted the dining area to a permanent Queen size bed with a S&B type mattress. Sofa folds out to a " bed " and there is a bunk over the double bed, which we use for storage. We have always camped alone, except one night we had my GF's son / girlfriend and 2 yr old over. Went pretty well but luckily it was not cold or raining :)
We have no desire for an A, B, or C MH or a fifth wheel, or even a large TT. Can afford one but don't want the complications that come with a bigger unit. We would like 1: A bed that can be accessed from the sides w/o crawling over one another in the middle of the night 2: a bigger, more functional Bath 3: Replace the non functional sofa area with a small dining area.
The Aerolite weighs about 4100 lbs loaded to camp ( 3100 empty ), 350 tongue weight ( a little more with the new bike rack over the tanks ). We tow with a 2013 F150 Eco. I think the payload is about 1400. It tows and the TT pulls great.
Would like to stay as close as possible to current weight figures and " add " the new features. Also, we will be adding kayaks to our trip this year ( little more weight ). Have seen a lot of ultralights out there. Do not want a hybrid.
1- is there anything out there that will meet our needs / wants /weight requirements?
If so, specific model suggestions please...
2- Who makes the best made Ultralight TT?
3-suggestions on where to look?
Thanks for reading
I bought my first TT in Feb 2013. It is a 2007 Aerolite 718fd. Based on all the problems I have read about here I was very lucky and got a well maintained and apparently well built unit. My GF and I have made good use of the TT spending a month or so in Fl Keys and in between NC and there last year and again this year. Planning another month this Dec in John Pennecamp and Bahia Honda.
This website has been very helpful to us in planning and improving our TT. I keep reading " sooner or later you will want a bigger unit ". We have toyed with the idea of a longer cross country trip and it has got me thinking a little bigger TT would be nice. This is what we have now.
We converted the dining area to a permanent Queen size bed with a S&B type mattress. Sofa folds out to a " bed " and there is a bunk over the double bed, which we use for storage. We have always camped alone, except one night we had my GF's son / girlfriend and 2 yr old over. Went pretty well but luckily it was not cold or raining :)
We have no desire for an A, B, or C MH or a fifth wheel, or even a large TT. Can afford one but don't want the complications that come with a bigger unit. We would like 1: A bed that can be accessed from the sides w/o crawling over one another in the middle of the night 2: a bigger, more functional Bath 3: Replace the non functional sofa area with a small dining area.
The Aerolite weighs about 4100 lbs loaded to camp ( 3100 empty ), 350 tongue weight ( a little more with the new bike rack over the tanks ). We tow with a 2013 F150 Eco. I think the payload is about 1400. It tows and the TT pulls great.
Would like to stay as close as possible to current weight figures and " add " the new features. Also, we will be adding kayaks to our trip this year ( little more weight ). Have seen a lot of ultralights out there. Do not want a hybrid.
1- is there anything out there that will meet our needs / wants /weight requirements?
If so, specific model suggestions please...
2- Who makes the best made Ultralight TT?
3-suggestions on where to look?
Thanks for reading
