RVing/Travel trailer questions

[Code54]

We are thinking about buying a smaller travel trailer (25-30 ft) so my wife, kids (2 both 12), and I can spend some extra time in the summers at the state parks and maybe enjoy some of down time and quit working so much. I noticed used ones are fairly reasonable (seems like I can find some slightly older but very nice ones for under 8k). I am guessing this size will do as we are thinking we will only be in if it rains or at night and mainly just the weekend. My wife and I may take it somewhere for a week when the kids are visiting their grandparents for a week in the summer but that would be the most time at one shot.
Do you feel this is the right size?
Thanks

 

[Ted Summey]

Make sure you get enough dedicated beds. We had a 30 footer with one queen, a sleeper sofa (jack knife sofa) and a dinette that made a bed. I wish we had a bunk house model instead. That would be one with a double or a queen and two bunks (for the kids). That way nobody is tripping over sleeping people in the living area or kitchen. Otherwise, 25 to 30 feet of camper should do exactly what you want. More than two or three rainy days with four in the camper will get long.

 

[kenmac]

Make sure you get enough dedicated beds. .

That's why I bought a 25' Hybrid camper. Onlt thing I could fine with enough beds. It will sleep 8-9

 

[Diamondpilot]

We are thinking about buying a smaller travel trailer (25-30 ft) so my wife, kids (2 both 12), and I can spend some extra time in the summers at the state parks and maybe enjoy some of down time and quit working so much. I noticed used ones are fairly reasonable (seems like I can find some slightly older but very nice ones for under 8k). I am guessing this size will do as we are thinking we will only be in if it rains or at night and mainly just the weekend. My wife and I may take it somewhere for a week when the kids are visiting their grandparents for a week in the summer but that would be the most time at one shot.
Do you feel this is the right size?
Thanks

Never owned one but it seems like the starting size for the people I run with who camp. I have stayed a few nights in them and the pull out or converting beds are awful.

Bunk beds for the kids is a must.


Chris

 

[Code54]

Thanks - It seems I can find a bunch locally for 6k+ that look in very nice shape. I wouldn't mind finding one with heat so if I ever get the urge I can throw the ATV in the bed and go hunting. I sort of like the idea of the travel trailer because I can "drop it" and we can take the truck somewhere if we do get hit with a bunch of rain (you could not pay me enough to be in that trailer for 3 rainy days straight - love the kids but when they are bored they are like Chihuahua's on crack!)
I also was wondering if anyone ever pulls a travel trailer and carries a canoe -if so what is the best way. (I will be towing with my Ram 2500 diesel with the 6.5' bed)
I know I need to look for water and roof damage and make sure everything inside works, check the bearings/axles/tires, check for frame issues and exterior damage of course but what else do I need to pay attention to? Also what else do I want (or hope) it comes with? This is all new to me so I know I have a LOT of learning to do....

 

[Code54]

What is a Hybrid camper? Don't think I have ever heard of them.. Thanks!

That's why I bought a 25' Hybrid camper. Onlt thing I could fine with enough beds. It will sleep 8-9

 

[westcliffe01]

It has "pop out" tent sections instead of slideouts. So a combination of "popup" and rigid trailer. If you don't need the extra space and the weather is lousy you don't pop out the tent sections are are more secure.

My personal rule is to avoid any needless breaches in the hull of any vehicle, especially campers, given the way they are built. Unless you keep them permanently under a roof you will have a lot of expensive maintenance after 7 years. One of the "odball" campers that is built entirely different to the rest is the Scamp. It has a structural integrity that is different to anything else in the market.

Scamp Travel Trailers: 19 Foot 5th Wheel Photos

This is the link to their biggest model, a 5th wheel, which is still very light compared to regular trailers. They keep their value exceedingly well and are near impossible to find used (most used ads are scams, since the crooks have caught onto the fact that people are looking for used ones). They are sold direct from the factory in MN.

 

[kenmac]

What is a Hybrid camper? Don't think I have ever heard of them.. Thanks!

if the link works ,here are some pics


pictures of hybrid campers

 

[kenmac]

What is a Hybrid camper? Don't think I have ever heard of them.. Thanks!

If the link works. Here are picks of hybrid campers.My camper has 3 pop out tents 1 front 1 rear 1 on the side (back) with a slide out.It's 25 ft

RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Hybrid Travel Trailers: post pictures of your HTT

 

[Viperdave]

you are going to want a one piece roof. no roof seams. they can and do leak ALL THE TIME.

check the floors good for rot. Especially in the bathroom and kitchen. And also over whereever the water tanks are. check inside of cabinets for evidence of water.