Trailers where slides do NOT block access?
My travel partner is wanting out of his current Coachmen trailer, to upgrade somewhat and have something with a slide. He wants something with a better quality of materials and insulation, easily set...
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DutchmenSport wrote:
In this case, SoundGuy, it sounds like the OP's travel partner and himself are at odds, or having a disagreement in mind-sets regarding the issue of slide or no slide for their next camper. Correct me if I'm wrong, but sounds like they travel together (with one camper), so they have to reconcile their individual concerns.
I just presented both sides of the coin above. Like any "couple" that live together, they have to have an agreement. Either one has to realize slides are not all that threatening after all, or there has to be acceptance on both sides for a non-slide (longer trailer). I was just trying to give the OP some positive ammunition.
I am the female OP. LOL. My MALE travel partner and I may be getting married in a few years but we have logistical and family considerations to work out in the meantime.
He likes a slide for the space. We will be doing more extended travelling in the future since I am retiring in April. I agree that a slide certainly gives a lot of comfortable living space. I am the more technical/geeky of the 2 of us, and am more concerned about examining the details, pros and cons of the issue.
I do want the trailer to be usable with slide in, for quick stops. I've read a lot of reassuring information in this thread about the reliability of slides and the ability to manually move them if necessary. And like everything else RV, it seems that maintenance is the key.
We need to look at some trailers in person and see the pros/cons of the layouts. I am liking the Lance 2295 (although I would rather have storage space than the "fireplace") but it's difficult to visualize the interior from pictures. We just need to go look.
Thanks to everyone for the information.
