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Camper Trailer Questions
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:47 am
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:47 am
Hey guys, need some help.
My wife and I are looking for a camper trailer but I really don't know much about them.
We want one that my truck can tow easily and that we can use for tailgating as well as camping.
We don't need much, it's just three of us for now, but I'm sure we'll have another kid down the line.
Any suggestions on where I can get a "101" lesson on camper trailers?
Also, any suggestions on where to look for good deals on used ones?
TIA for the help guys.
My wife and I are looking for a camper trailer but I really don't know much about them.
We want one that my truck can tow easily and that we can use for tailgating as well as camping.
We don't need much, it's just three of us for now, but I'm sure we'll have another kid down the line.
Any suggestions on where I can get a "101" lesson on camper trailers?
Also, any suggestions on where to look for good deals on used ones?
TIA for the help guys.
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Posted on 11/2/14 at 11:40 am to CajunSoldier225
Louisianasportsman.com is your best bet for used.
Stay 1,000 lbs or more under your truck's towing capacity, and you should be just fine.
Stay 1,000 lbs or more under your truck's towing capacity, and you should be just fine.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 12:23 pm to CajunSoldier225
bbrvs.com
Posted on 11/2/14 at 5:19 pm to CajunSoldier225
Well, if you come to the RV VetMed lot this weekend you can see a lot of different types of RVs. There will be a ton there for the game.
People are generally friendly and will talk about their rigs. You can get a feel for you want bedore you go to the sales lot.
You'll want to consider how and what type of generator you'll need.
Tow vehicle is important. Know your weights, loaded and unloaded. Find an empty parking lot to practice backing, if you don't know how.
Best of luck.
People are generally friendly and will talk about their rigs. You can get a feel for you want bedore you go to the sales lot.
You'll want to consider how and what type of generator you'll need.
Tow vehicle is important. Know your weights, loaded and unloaded. Find an empty parking lot to practice backing, if you don't know how.
Best of luck.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 5:25 pm to CajunSoldier225
quote:You're going to want a bunkhouse, or you'll have to put little ones to bed early in your living area. You want at least one large slide. Outdoor kitchens are nice.
We don't need much, it's just three of us for now, but I'm sure we'll have another kid down the line.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 5:27 pm to AlxTgr
Weight.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 5:36 pm to CajunSoldier225
let's start with your tow vehicle
What kind of truck, size engine transmision?
What kind of truck, size engine transmision?
Posted on 11/2/14 at 7:12 pm to CajunSoldier225
Pawpaws Camper City in Picayune, Ms
Posted on 11/2/14 at 9:46 pm to 756
I have an '06 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Series with V6.
Tow weight is approximately 5,350 lbs. Hitch is attached to frame.
Hoping to buy used and after I buy a new truck in the next few years upgrade the camper.
I would like to stay in a price range of $3,000 to $4,000 for this one.
Thanks again guys.
Tow weight is approximately 5,350 lbs. Hitch is attached to frame.
Hoping to buy used and after I buy a new truck in the next few years upgrade the camper.
I would like to stay in a price range of $3,000 to $4,000 for this one.
Thanks again guys.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 10:21 pm to CajunSoldier225
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:40 am to CajunSoldier225
I will second the bunkhouse model. I started out with a rear lounge and after having children we sold that one and went with a bunk house 5th wheel. While the 5th wheel tows better but i find myself missing the truck bed storage that a bumper pull affords. Also if you get a bumper pull make sure to get a decent weight distributing hitch as that is just as important as having the right tow vehicle. As far as generators i have had good success using two EU2000 honda generators run in parallel. One is the companion model and has a 30 amp plug pre wired. It will only trip if the water heater, microvave and A/C are run at the same time
This post was edited on 11/3/14 at 7:41 am
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:45 am to CajunSoldier225
Read about GVWR / Axle GVWR / Payload / Pin Weights / Weight distribution hitches - pick a trailer based on what your truck can handle especially if you are not experienced pulling a travel trailer...
Posted on 11/4/14 at 6:53 am to swanny297
Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to start looking next week and hopefully I'll be out camping pretty quick here.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 7:01 am to CajunSoldier225
U should start looking for a new truck first then get a heavier camper than what ur taco can pull
Posted on 11/4/14 at 7:32 am to CajunSoldier225
Low towing capacity, only 3 camping, and only wanting to spend $3000 a 40000.
You should be looking at pop up campers.
We've had ours for 4 years and love it.
It weighs less than 2,000 lbs. so it's simple to pull and stop.
You should be looking at pop up campers.
We've had ours for 4 years and love it.
It weighs less than 2,000 lbs. so it's simple to pull and stop.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 7:36 am to CajunSoldier225
How often do you plan on going camping?
Posted on 11/4/14 at 9:30 am to Shexter
quote:
It weighs less than 2,000 lbs. so it's simple to pull and stop.
his family is still growing, he's going to lose his butt on it when he realizes he needs something bigger very quickly.
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