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07-19-2018, 09:55 AM
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Mordecai, what made you want to step up to a true 4 season trailer like the ORV brand? I am asking to help others that are considering that move.
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07-19-2018, 10:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Highway 4x4
Mordecai, what made you want to step up to a true 4 season trailer like the ORV brand? I am asking to help others that are considering that move.
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We do a lot of shoulder season camping and I wanted the peace of mind for nights below freezing. We hit 15F overnight on the trip home from the dealer with no issues. I don't think that would have been the case with the Rockwood unit. Also, our Mini-Lite was our first hard side trailer and we narrowed down what we really wanted in a trailer - namely better insulation, bigger shower and bed. Plus my wife walked into the 20FQ, saw the big rear windows and that was all she wrote.
I recently slept through a 2 inch downpour on our last trip. That would not happen in the Mini-lite - the rain on the roof would be so loud it was difficult to sleep. I think that's indicative of a much more solid build. Even if you don't do cold weather camping if you can handle the extra weight I think these 4-season trailers are worth considering.
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07-19-2018, 11:57 AM
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Everyone has different needs and wants when it comes to any style of RV.
Many SUV owners don’t want to drive a full size truck, just like many 1/2 ton truck owners don’t want a 3/4 ton. Because the TV is our daily driver.
The trend in RV’s today is going smaller and lighter. Not bigger, and heavier. Some of us also like to haul extra toys in our truck beds and can’t afford to use all our payload up in a trailer.
But, I do believe if your going to buy a “lite” trailer you should be careful.
There may be others, but Winnebago, and Lance are two good options IMO.
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07-19-2018, 12:07 PM
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To be honest, many of the single women we have met in the last four years of cross country travel have opted for either a conversion van or the Scamp/Casita shell type campers.
I suspect they were looking for lower maintenance rather than size.
Many of the women were on the road for weeks at a time, several traveled with large and friendly old dogs.
My wife suggested checking out Sisters on the fly at sistersonthefly.com
Good Luck
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07-19-2018, 02:05 PM
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I think one of the smaller Lance trailers may be a good fit for the OP. We really liked our 2011 Mini-Lite 1809S. A good used unit like that may fit the bill. It had a BAL frame and torsion flex axles and was well put together. I can't speak to current Forest River products. I hear good things about Lance and we would see the smaller units in the out-of-the-way places we drug our 1809S.
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07-19-2018, 02:20 PM
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ORV would be a good choice for build quality. They are beefy and heavy.
Not sure if Armada would be up to the task. Axel weight ratings are another criteria to consider.
Don't forget about weight and braking capability. Trailer brakes are mandatory these days. One panic stop will convince you.
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07-19-2018, 02:54 PM
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With Lance being acquired by REV Group I hope the quality doesn’t suffer.
But then again I would love to see a MH built like a Lance. With a lighter weight chassis, that used a Eco Diesel or even a Eco-boost engine.
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07-21-2018, 03:32 PM
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While travel trailer shopping, keep in mind that many RV parks don't allow RVs less than ten years old in.
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07-21-2018, 06:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1bigmess
While travel trailer shopping, keep in mind that many RV parks don't allow RVs less than ten years old in.
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Wow I had no idea. What’s the rationale behind that policy?
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07-21-2018, 07:29 PM
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Wow I had no idea. What’s the rationale behind that policy?
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In my opinion, money. If you can't get a decade or newer RV, get one that looks really well taken care of from the outside, seems to be the only thing that makes it ready for them to bend the rule.
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07-21-2018, 07:57 PM
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Single woman buying 1st TT
I’m going to assume that is a western US or west coast rule. I’ve been up and down the east coast and have never heard of such a rule. Mind you my trailer is 2 years old but I’ve never been asked prior to booking about the age of my trailer. Not had anyone come out to inspect my trailer prior to allowing me in. That includes KOA and state parks
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07-21-2018, 08:18 PM
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My RV is only 4 years old, and only one made a big deal about the rule, and many places obviously don't care to much about it, but if someone with a little travel trailer about a dozen years old is vying for the last site at a popular RV park, and the challenger is a very new, expensive class A with a very expensive toad, it wouldn't surprise me if the rule suddenly mattered quite a bit.
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07-21-2018, 08:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1bigmess
While travel trailer shopping, keep in mind that many RV parks don't allow RVs less than ten years old in.
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I think what you meant to say was more that ten years old. that would make for a very interesting RV park. I go to some very nice places and have never been asked the age of my TT.
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07-21-2018, 09:34 PM
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Possible I guess. I’ve booked online and called many dozens of times to book a site. Not everyone can afford to upgrade. I understand the appearance aspect but you make do with what you can. I would understand a private long term campground. One day my rig will be over 10 years but that’s not a reason to upgrade. Oh well.. just glad I don’t have to deal with it out here.
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