travel trailers

[tpruitt]

i am looking into getting a new travel trailer and i was wondering if you all had some recomendations. i want to get one over 30 feet. I would like a 5th wheel but my truck is too high as it is so i would need to stick with a bumperpull. have any recomendations?



Thanks

Trey

 

[Matt42]

Look at a Play-Mor

We were faced with the same decision in 1997. We bought a new 1996 Play-Mor demo unit. It's a 2350 Aero, which is really closer to 27 feet. They also make larger units. I had prior experience with the brand as being a basic good quality unit at a fair price. The fit and finish, along with the sealing of the exterior was superior to brands of similar price. They are hard to find, though, & made in Missouri.

 

[Jim Smith]

Look at a Sunnybrook. They have a good floorplans and nice appointments. Jim

 

[tpruitt]

what about open road travel trailers? i am kind of knew at this so i am not sure what all i am looking for. what are some of the things that i need to make sure the trailer have and do not have. thanks again for the help.



Trey

 

[RustyJC]

Might I suggest that, if this is your first venture into RVs, you could benefit from an RV-specific forum such as iRV2. There are approximately 10,000 members over there who have a lot of RVing experience they're willing to share.



Rusty

 

[KBalzuweit]

Check these guys out, they make them all from low to highend.



http://forestriverinc.com/



I have an 02 Cherokee and its been great! If you want to travel to IL I have a friend that sell them and can get you a really great deal. Karl

 

[rweis]

I think www.RVSEARCH.COM is a good place to look for RV's.



Bob Weis

 

[MikeBeggy]

I've pulled a lot of non-5th wheel trailers and the Airstreams are so much better all around that it's hard to list all the reasons. Try a search on Airstream for lots of info.

 

[USMCBay]

Also airstream has slide out's now.

P. S. make sure your not over 6' if your going to airstream... ouch!!

 

[slo-ryde]

I keep gravitating toward the Open Road travel trailers. They seem to have the most bang for the buck IMHO. Quality control was an issue on the early production units but they've really turned things around.



Here's the link: www.openroadrvs.com



Some of the things that stand out:



Dexter Torflex axles, Never-Lube hubs, 10 gallon hot water heater, 15,000 btu ducted roof air, rubber roof with 12 year warranty, porcelain sink and toilet, heated holding tanks rated to -35 degrees, 8 cubic foot refrigerator, aluminum construction in walls and roof, nice floor plans.

 

[socal_rattler]

Walk into any make and look at the construction, fit and finish. Then go into an Airstream... . there is no comparision.



The resale value of an Airstream is also much better than most over brands.

 

[Rd.Runnr]

Western R V has started producing Alpenlite travel trailers again. They build really high rated 5 ers, motor homes, & slide in units. I am pulling my 2nd Alpenlite 5er & could not be happier. Lots of info at alpenlite.com :

 

[RichMorris]

I currently pull a 32 ft 10 in Cameo LXI by Carriage with my 03 3500 and have no clearance problems with it. I have about 8 inches between the truck bed rails and the trailer overhang. Many other fifthwheels I have looked at have the overhang much too low for many of todays trucks. The trailer is wonderful and Carriage has a great reputation for quality.

 

[RMcCulloch]

Originally posted by tpruitt

i am looking into getting a new travel trailer and i was wondering if you all had some recomendations. i want to get one over 30 feet. I would like a 5th wheel but my truck is too high as it is so i would need to stick with a bumperpull. have any recomendations?



Thanks

Trey

Too high?



How much rear lift are you running?



If your truck's stock, it's quite a bit lower than mine, and I'm pulling about 37' of fifth-wheel with about 7" bedrail clearance.



30+ feet of TT can be a real handfull to back while 37' of fifth-wheel is easy.



Your real problem will be pin [hitch] weight - not overall weight - since, even with suspension mods, there may be far too much weight for your rear axle, much less your GVWR.



You might investigate the Glendale Titanium and Shadow Cruiser lines of light weight fifth-wheels.



Without going deeply into specific brands, I'd suggest going to a number of Consignment lots and dealers: Look at the older units of the brand(s) that you are considering and see how well they look when they've been around for a while.



You'll be surprised, and, perhaps, shocked, to find out how much wear and tear they'll show after only a few years. :{



You'll also be able to gauge their depreciation by the differences in prices. #@$%!



One additional recommendation: get a used 4+ year old trailer, in really good condition, built by a top-quality manufacturer.



You'll spend about the same amount but it will keep far more of its value since the primary depreciation occurs within the first 3-4 years.



Good luck with your search!

 

[tpruitt]

Thanks for all the help i am going to start looking at what you all have said. i dont think that a 5th wheel is an option. I am about 5 inches over the stock 4x4 hight in the rear. i dont know of any trailer that is tall enough that i can sneak under.



Thanks

Trey

 

[USMCBay]

My Parents recently bought a triple slide never before lived in and never before titled. It is a Kountry Aire which any 5er's will tell you is another well built TT. It is built by the amish. Loads of storage like a greyhound bus. It is now on the market here on TDR. Not trying to advertise but you can take a look.

I know this is a good deal. Again not trying to turn this into a plug but not sure what you are considering.



Add #2961 : under RV's / 5th Wheels

 

[EHornlein]

I bought a used 1986 Airstream 34' Limited and refurbished it. I think that this is the best way to go. We decided that the towing qualities of the trailer were the most important considerations, since our primary interests were in traveling and not just sitting on a site.



The Airstream looks great and is not like every other "kid on the block". On the road other drivers usuall wave and smile at our rig.







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1996 2500 4x2 extended cab. 150,000 miles

 

[tpruitt]

does any one know about the fleetwood Terry AX6 it looks like a pretty decent trailer.

 

[msimmons]

IMHO, Jayco gives you a lot of bang for the buck. The Eagle Series has all the amenities and a low price.



www.jayco.com



Mike

 

[The patriot]

I'm happy with mine. I got an 02 Wilderness Yukon 31' brand new. It's been fine sofar, and tows excellently. It was 16K. We really like the floorplan too.

I would have loved to get an Airstream, but one would have cost more than my truck.

If I was doing this fulltime I MIGHT be able to justify such an investment. Some I saw were upwards of $60,000. 00 !

I only get a few weeks vacation a year, and a few other days smattered in throughout the year.

I was to an RV show, and I really liked the way the Artic Fox was built.

Eric