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08-12-2017, 03:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Trailer suggestions or experiences
New to forum.Plan on retiring next year and do a lot of traveling will be mostly me and wife. Have dreams of traveling for months at a time. I am thinking of travel trailer less than 25ft.
Easy to tow,set up and plan on doing some dry camping
Need advice
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08-12-2017, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Minnesota ( wishing we were boondocking in the New York Catskills )
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Do a ** LOT ** of shopping, or at least looking. Consider renting or borrowing something and see how it fits with your lifestyle.
Certainly, come here and ask questions !!!
Also, a good sales person can help you with ideas and features you may not have considered, or even dismissed. The salesman who led us into our Tracer took the time to listen to what we liked to do, and showed us a few models, but it seemed like he knew were were gonna like our 235, we like to cook and boondock and it has been a great fit.
Good Luck and happy future trails
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08-12-2017, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamalamb
New to forum.Plan on retiring next year and do a lot of traveling will be mostly me and wife. Have dreams of traveling for months at a time. I am thinking of travel trailer less than 25ft.
Easy to tow,set up and plan on doing some dry camping
Need advice
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I wouldn't go too small, if you want your marriage to survive while full timing!
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08-12-2017, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Central Upstate NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampingGator
I wouldn't go too small, if you want your marriage to survive while full timing!
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Exactly... we went with a 30-footer and it should be enough room for two people and the dog... not that we plan to stay inside all the time, but when the weather gets bad, the extra room is nice to have.
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08-12-2017, 04:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Thanks this is the kind of info I am looking for
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08-12-2017, 04:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Also not really planning on full timing but would like to do a slow trip to Alaska from Alabama
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08-12-2017, 04:10 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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The biggest thing with a short trailer is to watch the cargo carrying capacity. To set it up for dry camping, you have the possibility of carrying extra weight for that. Add in longer trips and you may be carrying more stuff than a weekender.
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08-12-2017, 04:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Looked at a mini lite 2109s any thoughts on those for a long trip
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08-12-2017, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
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Our 25-foot Surveyor 220 has been great for the two of us and miniature poodle. 4300 lbs empty and 7300 gross, with lots of storage space.
We camp once a month for 10 days or more at a time, winter and summer in NC. No divorce yet and no freezing issues, though we have had temps hit mid-teens for short periods.
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08-12-2017, 04:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Was wondering if I would need heated tanks
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08-12-2017, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 670
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamalamb
Have dreams of traveling for months at a time.... plan on doing some dry camping...
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What is your budget?
IMO a Motorhome towing a small toad (car) is better for traveling months at a time, especially since you are planning on dry camping/boon-docking. A big plus is the onboard generator/fuel tank, larger capacity FW, gray & black tanks, the ability for one of you to sit & stretch-out someplace else besides the passenger seat, etc.... IMO you could find a mildly used smaller MH in the $40K range...
However, if you are trying to get a TT under $20K, lightweight, etc. I like the PrimeTime Tracer lineup - like the other poster noted. I bought ours mildly used for 25% less than the new wholesaler price & we camped for the next 3 years without any issues. However, a big downside to the smaller/lightweight TTs is the small gray tank. We have to carry a Barker Tote when we dry camp on the beach, etc. & it takes longer to setup & teardown a TT than it does a MH...
I second the recommendation of going larger vs. smaller... If you are spending months at a time in it, then you will want a roomier shower, roomier living area with some comfy recliners, good TV location, etc. Your DW will like having a decent pantry & accessible storage areas. The small TTs make a lot of compromises & you don't always realize until you spend a few days camping in it... So... I recommend spending at least an hour in any floor plan you are considering walking through your daily routine. Pretend you are showering, cooking, making the bed, watching TV, etc. & see if you still like it an hour later... That's what we did & we ended up getting a 2-slide TT vs. a 1-slide TT & are very happy we have the extra space!
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08-12-2017, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamalamb
Was wondering if I would need heated tanks
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We've never had them. Takes extended freezing temps to bring tank contents low enough to freeze. Doesn't happen much where we are, but it's different up north.
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08-12-2017, 05:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
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We like our floor plan. It gives us privacy because the bathroom is between the bedroom and living room. It has decent counter space in the kitchen. The shower is roomy and has sliding doors instead of a swing out door. The rear living has two recliners. The box is 26 ft. And 30 ft. overall, with hitch. I think they only made this plan for two years, but you can probably find one gently used.
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08-12-2017, 05:50 PM
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Junior Member
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Looks very nice
What is your tv
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08-12-2017, 05:57 PM
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Junior Member
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I meant tow vehicle
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08-12-2017, 09:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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We just bought a 2016 26' TT, for 3-4 month trips.
The DW thought she'd get cramped but it has worked out quite well.
We're glad as it will fit at most campgrounds and RV parks.
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08-12-2017, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamalamb
I meant tow vehicle
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Ford F-150 crew cab.
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08-12-2017, 09:43 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Go to an RV Show and look at lots of floor plans. At the dealership sit in the trailer with the door closed and imagine your usage....ie where will you put dishes, pots, her clothes, his clothes, outside storage think about grill, chairs, tools etc and where they will go. If thinking about dry camping, think about a generator. Also pay attention to how big the grey tank is (although this can be remedied with a grey water tote).
Next act out your daily activities in that trailer....i.e. pretend to cook while other moves about trailer, sit on toilet to see if ample leg room etc.
What are you towing with? You need to to think about what your TV can comfortably and safely tow through any terrain (including mountains) that you might have to drive through.
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08-12-2017, 09:50 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks very good info
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08-12-2017, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London, Kentucky
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We took that trip last year (KY to AK) pulling a Flagstaff IKBS32 with our F-350 dually with a cap. 136 days, 17,300 miles, unhurried.
We had no problems in any RV park due to size, with 3 slides we had plenty of "elbow" room, it handled great thanks to a Hensley Hitch and when parked for 3-7 days at a time was comfortable for 2 adults. On bad weather days we did not feel crowded or couped up.
When dry camping or boondocking we DID need to go into water conservation mode, both in terms of using up our supply and being able to hold our waste. When we could we would shower outside (Navy style) so no storage of grey water was needed.
Storage in a TT is a concern, both weight and volume. Our truck was not even close to maxed out so many items traveled under the cap.
Shop with purpose, not EMOTION, as your guide and you will find the perfect balance. Best wishes, you will make memories for a lifetime.
Travel safe
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