Options In Travel Trailers For Sale

By Harriett Crosby


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.

Floor plans for a traveler are many and varied. Each model may come with ten to twelve different lay outs to choose from. They have the look of an apartment when entering and easily convert at bedtime. They are perfect for roaming the country on vacations, tailgating at sports events or even for full time living after retirement.

The larger models range in twenty two to twenty four foot in length and will be up to fifteen feet tall. They can sleep twelve people in a cozy style but eight comfortably. You will not find many with width or length extensions because the original sizes are more than adequate and the extra weight would limit the number of vehicles that can tow them more than they are now.

The vehicle you own may limit the size of any selection you make. You need to own a van or a large pick up to tow the larger models. A car or SUV would prove inadequate for the job possibly leaving you stranded on the side of a road with a break down.

A fifth wheeler is a viable option for those who have a large pick up. Fifth wheelers are as large as the travelers with the added footage of storage or sleeping area over the goose neck. The fifth wheeler attaches to your pick up in the bed by a special hitching assembly. They offer all of the comforts you are looking for while on the road.

A final choice would be the toy haulers. They are called that because it is exactly what they are designed to do. With less of an eye towards comfort, they use space in the rear for a platform to hold bikes, ATVs or items such as canoes. The living space is much smaller but they still offer many of the amenities of home.

Sales personnel at RV lots can show you many different models of travel trailers for sale. The size and opulence of your choice is up to you. The best way to begin is to research prior to stepping onto the lot. As with any big purchase you need to know what your preferences are and the limits of your budget so that you can feel assured that you are getting exactly what you want.




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