If you are looking for travel trailers for sale it is important to know what to expect ahead of time. Many people do not know the difference between a motor home, a camping trailer and a travel trailer. Campers and travelers are similar but the size and amenities are worlds apart. Motor homes are in a class by themselves and cannot be compared to a trailer because they are driven rather than towed.
Travelers are much heavier than campers. They are meant to be towed by a van or large truck. A car is too light for these homes. Many models offer pop up sky lights that can be set up by one person in less than a minute. They contain large living spaces, kitchens complete with refrigerator and stove and hot showers in the bath.
You will find a large number of floor plans to choose from. Each one of a manufacturer's models may have several different lay outs and most will look like the interior of a well furnished apartment. You will feel like you are at home when tailgating, vacationing or simply roaming the back roads of America after retirement.
The sizes range from twenty to twenty-four feet in length and twelve to fifteen feet tall. Most do not feature slide out extensions because the size is more than adequate without them and it would detract from the original designs. Many of these models can sleep up to eight comfortably and twelve if you don't mind being cozy.
The size of your selection will depend largely on what type of vehicle you have to tow it with. You will not be able to tow anything larger than a camper with a car. You must have a van or a large truck to accommodate a larger trailer that is designed for longer trips or full time living.
If you have a pick up you may want to look into fifth wheelers as an option. This type of trailer is hitched to a special set up in the bed of your pick up. They are as large as the travelers with the extra attraction of more sleeping or storage area located in the goose neck over the bed of the truck. This option allows for more living space for the body of your trailer.
The last option is the toy-haulers. These are designed with a platform on the back to accommodate the owner's toys such as dirt bikes, ATVs or bicycles. The platform takes living space from the interior of the vehicle and so the feel is somewhat less luxurious than the other models. They have been likened to a garage on wheels by some consumers.
There are numerous models and manufacturers of travel trailers for sale. Prior to purchase it is wise to look at several. Many dealers offer more than one manufacturer and several models from each. There is no reason that you would want to settle for less than exactly what you want when shopping for your home away from home. Some, but not all manufacturers will build a custom model for you should you not find the perfect fit on the sales lot.
Travelers are much heavier than campers. They are meant to be towed by a van or large truck. A car is too light for these homes. Many models offer pop up sky lights that can be set up by one person in less than a minute. They contain large living spaces, kitchens complete with refrigerator and stove and hot showers in the bath.
You will find a large number of floor plans to choose from. Each one of a manufacturer's models may have several different lay outs and most will look like the interior of a well furnished apartment. You will feel like you are at home when tailgating, vacationing or simply roaming the back roads of America after retirement.
The sizes range from twenty to twenty-four feet in length and twelve to fifteen feet tall. Most do not feature slide out extensions because the size is more than adequate without them and it would detract from the original designs. Many of these models can sleep up to eight comfortably and twelve if you don't mind being cozy.
The size of your selection will depend largely on what type of vehicle you have to tow it with. You will not be able to tow anything larger than a camper with a car. You must have a van or a large truck to accommodate a larger trailer that is designed for longer trips or full time living.
If you have a pick up you may want to look into fifth wheelers as an option. This type of trailer is hitched to a special set up in the bed of your pick up. They are as large as the travelers with the extra attraction of more sleeping or storage area located in the goose neck over the bed of the truck. This option allows for more living space for the body of your trailer.
The last option is the toy-haulers. These are designed with a platform on the back to accommodate the owner's toys such as dirt bikes, ATVs or bicycles. The platform takes living space from the interior of the vehicle and so the feel is somewhat less luxurious than the other models. They have been likened to a garage on wheels by some consumers.
There are numerous models and manufacturers of travel trailers for sale. Prior to purchase it is wise to look at several. Many dealers offer more than one manufacturer and several models from each. There is no reason that you would want to settle for less than exactly what you want when shopping for your home away from home. Some, but not all manufacturers will build a custom model for you should you not find the perfect fit on the sales lot.
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