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Re: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
No reality. We compromised. I do think that the small single axle bunkhouse models would work, too, but some additional constraints I discovered about myself had me walk away from them when faced with actually considering buying one. Same for a pop up.602Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
Thought I'd post a quick update: I decided against the new Pacific Coachworks Northland 16bb (Campingworld) that I looked at and seriously considered, and went with big compromises on my space preferences. Bought a 3year old used Riverside RV Whitewater Retro 155xl- super light (~2100lbs dry), good cargo capacity (3500lb GVWR, though without loading up on bricks it's unclear how one might fit 1400lbs of stuff in this trailer. :) ).602Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
SoundGuy wrote: Seashellmama wrote: Sorry, 19bhs (or now, 181bh) https://www.kz-rv.com/products/sportsmen-classic-travel-trailers/181BH.html My kids are narrow, and can suffer 28" bunks, but I did identify that as a downside. Also, very small tanks. And at only 84" wide the 181BH needs a slide. :W The Apex Nano 185BH is 90" wide, has wider bunk beds, much larger tanks, a longer awning ... but the UVWs are similar because slides add weight, something you're trying to avoid. Great points! Though losing 6" in width reduces drag? And the slide adds more than that back in the area it's in... I think I agree that the Apex is looking like a really good bet; I'm not finding one available within geographic reach, though.221Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
Sorry, 19bhs (or now, 181bh) https://www.kz-rv.com/products/sportsmen-classic-travel-trailers/181BH.html My kids are narrow, and can suffer 28" bunks, but I did identify that as a downside. Also, very small tanks. And yes, I am accepting the limitations of the Pathfinder, as it really does seem to be the balance of vehicle that I need right now. Unfortunately, towing isn't my top priority, and if this means we're in a popup or kicking each other in the face when we camp, so be it. I promise I am risk-averse enough that while I might brush the edges of just-barely-ok, I promise I'm not going to be the nutty guy rolling backwards down the Grapevine being towed by their trailer oops. Er, well, I hope I'm not. And I'm not wealthy but I'm not so desperate that I won't call it and take a loss if I end up making some huge mistake TV<->TT matchwise (but I'm certainly going to *attempt* to not just throw away money). I *really* appreciate all the thought and consideration that's been put into my thread: I recognize that "hi, I'm totally new with unrealistic limitations and requirements that I think are totally reasonable" posts are a dime a dozen, whatever the hobby or activity.221Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
Yeah, haven't had a chance to weigh the Pathfinder yet (nearest scale I've found is a 45 minute drive this week, but only about 25 in January.... Holiday traffic around here is worth avoiding, plus I've been kinda busy). I may end up needing to compromise, and dropping the requirement to have a separate queen may happen. Alternatively, I could manufacture an argument with one of my kids and ground her from camping trips, and then be able to really look at some of the adorable tiny trailers. Did we already talk about the KZ sportsmen classic 19bh? That one keeps the queen and adds a slide out for floor space and large table, while staying very light; presumably it has some downsides. KZ seems to offer a 2yr warranty on most of their units but only 1yr for the sportsmen classics.452Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking to buy a ightweight, modest travel trailer
Yeah, it's a thought. I have a slightly irrational fear/dislike of canvas, with rips, exposure, wind, and cold (I am... extraordinarily wimpy about cold). I'm much more confident about being able to fix, say, broken electrical, or dealing with plumbing, than anything cloth or clothlike. That's why I haven't been wanting to consider popups or hybrids, but really it's not out of the question. Specifically, though, the 17xfd is 3355 *empty*, with a 4500GWVR. Pretty much out of the question for my TV.461Views0likes0Comments
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