School me on travel trailers

[huntandjeep]

 Wife and I are thinking of getting one. Went looking today and checked out Jayco White Hawks and Keystone Hideouts. Going next weekend to look at Forest Rivers. Definitely want a slide out, outdoor kitchen / shower , and double bunks for the girls ( 7 and 2 year old). Thinking minimum 26' maximum 28'. Want a bumper pull . What should we look for in a trailer ? Any makes to avoid ?
Thanks Allen

[JJB11B]

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[BeWitty]

Tag. I'm in the same situation but want a 20-24' with bunk beds. Under 4000 dry weight because I'm pulling with a 1/2 ton. There seems to be a large price difference between some of the manufacturers so I'm interested to hear what people have to say.

[Bofire]

Nash and Artic Fox

[Sumpnneedskillin]

My brother recently bought a Timber Ridge by Outdoors RV.   http://www.outdoorsrvmfg.com/

It's a very nice trailer inside and out. 

[Halo]

I have a Nash 26Z, the second Nash I've had. I have been happy with both. The first thing to look at is the roof. I have seen brand new trailers with holes in the roof big enough to put your finger in.

[BeWitty]

Wife and I are thinking of getting one. Went looking today and checked out Jayco White Hawks and Keystone Hideouts. Going next weekend to look at Forest Rivers. Definitely want a slide out, outdoor kitchen / shower , and double bunks for the girls ( 7 and 2 year old). Thinking minimum 26' maximum 28'. Want a bumper pull . What should we look for in a trailer ? Any makes to avoid ?
Thanks Allen

Are you considering used also? Also wondering what key things to look for/look out for when considering a used trailer. 2005 and newer.

[stevemiller]

Wife and I are thinking of getting one. Went looking today and checked out Jayco White Hawks and Keystone Hideouts. Going next weekend to look at Forest Rivers. Definitely want a slide out, outdoor kitchen / shower , and double bunks for the girls ( 7 and 2 year old). Thinking minimum 26' maximum 28'. Want a bumper pull . What should we look for in a trailer ? Any makes to avoid ?
Thanks Allen

Get what you want thats whats really important but I will give my 2 cents.Your signature is huntandjeep,Ok,I hunt,jeep,boat,jetski,Atv,and just plain camp.Can only do the 2 with a trailer,and thats just hunt and camp.I opted for the motor home for that reason.If your pulling the trailer your not pulling your jeep. So why even look at a trailer?  Motor home or camper for pickup bed. 

[huntandjeep]

Wife and I are thinking of getting one. Went looking today and checked out Jayco White Hawks and Keystone Hideouts. Going next weekend to look at Forest Rivers. Definitely want a slide out, outdoor kitchen / shower , and double bunks for the girls ( 7 and 2 year old). Thinking minimum 26' maximum 28'. Want a bumper pull . What should we look for in a trailer ? Any makes to avoid ?
Thanks Allen

Are you considering used also? Also wondering what key things to look for/look out for when considering a used trailer. 2005 and newer.

Ya in considering used.

[huntandjeep]

Wife and I are thinking of getting one. Went looking today and checked out Jayco White Hawks and Keystone Hideouts. Going next weekend to look at Forest Rivers. Definitely want a slide out, outdoor kitchen / shower , and double bunks for the girls ( 7 and 2 year old). Thinking minimum 26' maximum 28'. Want a bumper pull . What should we look for in a trailer ? Any makes to avoid ?
Thanks Allen

Get what you want thats whats really important but I will give my 2 cents.Your signature is huntandjeep,Ok,I hunt,jeep,boat,jetski,Atv,and just plain camp.Can only do the 2 with a trailer,and thats just hunt and camp.I opted for the motor home for that reason.If your pulling the trailer your not pulling your jeep. So why even look at a trailer?  Motor home or camper for pickup bed. 

My original plan was a camper but I'm scared we would outgrow it fast. Second plan was a 30'gooseneck flatdeck trailer with an 18'-20' travel trailer mounted on the front minus the wheels/axles ( redneck crawler hauler  ). Looking more at trailers cause we camp alot more than "we" jeep.  Usually its just me jeeping on the long weekends so I throw it on the car trailer and tent it, or just drive it to / from the trail. The wife and kids usually only go on the day trips.

[stevemiller]

 

[Special T]

If your buying used then inspection is more important than Brand IMO. You can buy a used one that spends all its parked time under cover your golden If not you could be buying some one elses water damage.

[kirkl]

We just bought this trailer in February. Love it so far. 24ft and has arctic package. Has a good layout, plenty of counter space, deep tipout for more room between couch and dinette. Got it at Russ Dean in Tri Cities. Has a ton of storage inside.

http://www.alstrailers.com/inventory/462403/New-2015-Keystone-RV-Springdale-241RKWE.aspx

[coop2424]

I got a Salem 26ft with triple bunks..  Has a large slide..  I think it is one of the most popular trailers with bunks for a reasonable amount.  It has manual jacks and awnings and what not but in mind that is cheaper to fix if breaks.. I went with the Salem over some of the others because it had an extra 6" of head room and being 6' 5" that was needed. I really like the layout and with the triple bunks have ton of room.  We just use the bottom bunk for storage when not needed since it has a door to the outside..  Also the master bed has wall so it is kind of tucked away from the rest of the trailer.

[wildmanoutdoors]

RV's are poorly made movable cabins. Lol.
They are allot of maintance, especially if kept outside.
They will leak if you dont check and re seal every year.
Fridges, heaters, hot water heaters, ect will fail. Plan your trips in advance and check everything. You will eventually get out there camping only to find this or that does not work.

They look great looking at one on the lot but whats inside and how its made is the key.

Look for quality components. Dometic\Surbuban are some of the best. Attwood and such are lesser quality.

One piece roofs are better than multi seams.

Shop carefully and read reviews. There all POS's. Just some are worse than others.