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Hoping for some insights from RV owners. I'm in the process of researching small(ish) travel trailers for the possibility of a year-long trek around Canada. Coast to coast to coast. Given that I'd be experiencing weather extremes, particularly cold, I'm looking at so-called 4-season trailers. Tow vehicle would most likely be a Dodge Durango; v6, or v8 depending on the trailer. I live in Ontario and neither the Arctic Fox, nor ORV are sold here, so choosing one of those would be sight unseen. I'd not be staying in campgrounds much; especially in winter, obviously. I've pretty much narrowed my search to the following: ORV 18/21RBS, 20SK Arctic Fox 22G Lance 1995 Upside of the ORV models is price. They seem to ring in several thousand less than the others. I like the ability to include a decent generator, the higher propane tank capacity, the larger water tank capacity, the option to have 4 batteries and the floorplan. Downside is that they only will install a heat pad on the fresh water tank, although I know I could get other tank/pipe heaters installed aftermarket. WRT the Arctic Fox, it's a bit larger than the others. It can come with tank/pipe heaters on all. It too can be had with a generator, although a bit lower powered one than the ORV. I don't know that the Azdel makes much difference. You're limited to 2 batteries & a smaller propane volume, as well as smaller water/waste tanks. I think I've pretty much excluded the Lance; however, input is appreciated. The Lance doesn't seem to be as solidly 4-season as the others. You can add a 3rd propane tank, for a total of 60 lbs which matches the ORV. It only accommodates a single battery as far as I can determine. It's also the most expensive of the three. I'm aware of the Oliver trailers. They are very expensive and there are no Canadian dealers. I'd appreciate thoughts from owners of any of these trailers, or others in the same model family. Thanks.968Views0likes5Comments
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