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Re: Newbie: Hybrid trailer questions
My husband has been pretty good at finding videos on YouTube to do simple fixes on our cars. But my concern is that there won't be YouTube videos for the maintenance these would need. He's not mechanically minded enough and doesn't know trailers to just figure out how to do something that may be complicated himself. Our 18 year old son is a welder. He graduates with an AS in welding and 3 welding certificates in the spring. So that may be of some help. He's more likely to try to fix something even if he doesn't really know how. Sometimes that works, sometimes not. Lol.1.2KViews0likes1CommentNewbie: Hybrid trailer questions
Hi, I've found this forum because I'm researching purchasing a used hybrid travel trailer. It all started when planning a trip to Yellowstone. I was searching Facebook marketplace for a trailer to rent and stumbled across a few very old ones for sale. I have very little money to put into one, but I'm intrigued. I've tent camped all my life and have never once used a trailer or RV. Total newbie. I like the idea of being able to "camp" in the cooler shoulder seasons and stay warm at night. And the convenience of a mini kitchen, a bathroom for nighttime, and a little storage space is really nice. But I don't know what I don't know. The two I'm looking at currently: - 2005 Aerolite Cub 21tt. $4000. Owner says everything works. They actually lived it in for a year, and now it's been sitting in storage for a year. They had the black water professionally cleaned before storage. The trailer would need a deep cleaning, but that's okay with me. Also its missing the dining table. How easy are those to replace? It doesn't seem to have any pantry/tall cabinets at all. Could I add those without too much weight? -2006 Wanderer lite 182dt. $4950. Owner (possibly a dealer) says appliances are functional, but the fridge isn't original and only runs on propane. The unit looks nice aesthetically and ready to use right away. But this one doesn't look to have as much outside storage. We're a family of 7, so both HTTs having 3 pull out beds plus the dinette is needed. But we'd just be pulling it with our 2012 Honda Pilot AWD so we couldn't get anything bigger (heavier). I'm already concerned if we could pull one of these with the weight of passengers and food/water/gear. I haven't seen either one in person yet but I've asked for lots of pictures and have been asking questions. One is 1 1/2 hours away, the other 3 hours, so really thinking about it first. With the research I've done, looks like both were made my Thor. I don't find a lot of information besides that. Anyone care to share some light for me? Should I run? Or is this a good opportunity for my family? Is there somewhere I should look besides Facebook marketplace? Asking for advice, please.1.4KViews1like9Comments
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