Travel Trailers Picking the right one
Good afternoon my wife and I are looking at buying a Travel trailer and I have no idea where to start looking as far as quality. We know what style we want but how do you choose one brand over another...
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Agree on making the lists. But before you start, get definite specs on your tow vehicle, allow some wiggle room and that will tell you about size. Decide what the budget is for this and that answers the other big question. Now to the lists...how many people on a regular basis? Do you plan on camping with utilities or dry camping? Do you absolutely want a dinette AND sofa? Is an oven a definite yes? Do you need a bunkhouse style camper? Go from there. Make a separate list of things that would be nice to have but not a requirement. Know that you'll likely have to make some compromises along the way. Also agree on shorter, weekend trips fairly close to home vs long distance trips most often.
Advice is that if you decide that your trailer cannot be more than 27' and cost no more than $X, don't even go inside the ones that don't qualify. Remember that the cost of the trailer itself is just the beginning, so don't dig yourself into a hole before you're even started. You're bound to see some things you'll love and the salesman will help convince you that you can't live another day without them. Steer clear! Stay focused on your plan.
Quality to one person is not quality to another. Can only go be our experience, but we've had 2 Rockwood trailers and were pleased with both. I would consider them middle of the road. Every manufacturer is going to turn out a lemon once in a while, so price/quality is not a guarantee. Good luck.
Advice is that if you decide that your trailer cannot be more than 27' and cost no more than $X, don't even go inside the ones that don't qualify. Remember that the cost of the trailer itself is just the beginning, so don't dig yourself into a hole before you're even started. You're bound to see some things you'll love and the salesman will help convince you that you can't live another day without them. Steer clear! Stay focused on your plan.
Quality to one person is not quality to another. Can only go be our experience, but we've had 2 Rockwood trailers and were pleased with both. I would consider them middle of the road. Every manufacturer is going to turn out a lemon once in a while, so price/quality is not a guarantee. Good luck.
