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Originally Posted by Titan
My advice on a new trailer would be to be as realistic as possible when buying one. Do you really, really need a 30 foot trailer? It is so easy to be seduced by the bigger units and they are nice but do you really need it and how often are you going to use it? My unit is 24 feet plus hitch, fits on my rear driveway and has everything we need. This is what we have if anyone is interested: http://www.kz-rv.com/spree/240BHS.html |
That unit has a great layout! Very nice
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Being someone that has owned 4 trailers previously and around people who have purchased and traded in several trailers my thoughts on buying a unit are a bit different.
If you take a look at dealerships the majority of used trailers are sub 30ft. This isnt because there is more sub 30ft trailer made its that most people upgrade to larger trailers as time progresses.
I went from an 18 to a 28 to a 22 to a 30. My decision to go from a 28 to a 22 was a terrible one. I thought I would downscale and go with just what I thought I needed and then after a few trips I realized that I needed more.
My suggestion when it comes to buying an RV is to by the biggest/best layout Rv you can
A. Afford
B. Tow safely.
The reason I believe this is trailers have terrible resale value, and if in 2 years your family grows bigger you will take a major hit in the pocketbook to move up to a larger trailer to accommodate your new family size. Small trailers are great to tow (I loved mine) but when you are out camping and are struck with 3 days of straight downpour rain the extra few feet in the trailer (or open layout) make all the difference.