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Re: Travel trailer suggestions
Old 01-29-2007, 07:08 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by audreyh1
Sounds as good a place to start as any.

Important thing - buy something relatively inexpensive, try it out, learn the lifestyle, see if it's enjoyable. Once you gain experience you'll have a much better idea of what you REALLY want, and you can upgrade.

You gotta get out there and camp to see what's really available and how things really work - the true trade-offs that benefit your style of camping.

Audrey
Good points - I would recommend finding what you are interested in and then contacting people on the web who own a similar unit. Also, buy used. You can find relatively new models significantly less than new.
Three items you want to condsider besides towing safety are:
1. Mileage while towing
2 Set up time
3 Resale value

I looked at the unit you are considering and did a little research. I didn't like the effort of setting it up and the potential for leakage both water and dust.

I have a 17' Casita. The size works for me.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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