Explorer01 Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) I'm shopping for a travel trailer and would appreciate your input. I'm flexible about tow vehicle as I'm in transition mode and will shop for vehicle at same time as trailer; whatever I get for a tow vehicle, it will easily accommodate towing of the trailer. Criteria: under 20' length; prefer approx 8'wide bathroom, whether wet or dry robust enough to take on forest roads, steep grades and tight turns black, gray and water tanks around 20 gallons each not a hybrid; want hard sides only under $50K queen size bed; windows around 3 sides I can handle a very small dinette and would prefer a 4 season (heated tanks, insulation) trailer. Any ideas? Thanks! Edited October 2, 2020 by Explorer01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 You might consider the Casita travel trailers as they are well made and have an excellent reputation. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Get a truck and then a camper for it. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: Get a truck and then a camper for it. This is backwards. Get the trailer you want first then buy the truck that is designed to pull it.. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyboots Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 https://outdoorsrvmfg.com Look at the smaller models of these trailers. They may check off all the things on your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Scamp is another brand similar to Casita. https://www.scamptrailers.com Casitas are built in Texas while Scamps are built in Minnesota in case that affects your buying choice. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Howdy! Bigfoot RV trailers are a good well built option you may want to look at. As mention decide on a RV before getting the truck. Always better to have more than enough truck. Especially if you decide to upgrade to larger RV later, which happens to RVers starting out. Having a truck that’s under rated will make your RVing experience miserable. http://www.bigfootrv.com/m/bigfoot_rv_travel_trailers_2500_series.html “Happy Trails” Chiefneon Edited October 3, 2020 by chiefneon Quote "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmtngal Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 In addition to the ones listed above, you might look at the Lance 1475. They made 2 models, one without a slide and one with a small slide. The more recent ones (I want to say 2019 and later, but might be off a year on that) can be ordered with a 4 seasons package (heated, insulated tanks) and a lift package that would help with forest service roads - earlier ones did not have either option. 26 gallon holding tanks, dry bath. Overall length is 19’8”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, TXiceman said: This is backwards. Get the trailer you want first then buy the truck that is designed to pull it.. Ken Sorry, I meant a truck camper; not a travel trailer. He wanted small, a bathroom and able to travel on forest roads, sharp turns, etc. A truck camper would have better clearance than a travel trailer. Edited October 3, 2020 by 2gypsies Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 8 hours ago, 2gypsies said: Sorry, I meant a truck camper; not a travel trailer. He wanted small, a bathroom and able to travel on forest roads, sharp turns, etc. A truck camper would have better clearance than a travel trailer. He still needs to decide on the truck camper and then decide on the truck to carry it. Recently we saw a couple with a new truck and camper. The poor 3/4 ton truck was over loaded. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokeboater Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Have you bought anything yet? If not, what have you looked at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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