Hello. I'm New to the forum and camping. I am looking at some travel trailers and would like some input as to quality , towability and quality. Looking at the Quicksilver 8.5x28FBA, Fury 2910 and the Hartland Torque XLT T31. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Would be carrying 2 Harley touring bikes.
Which TT to get
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SeilerBird
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Do you have a one ton truck to haul it with?
Pugapooh
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I suggest planning on a one ton truck.
Which trailer has the features you want?
Which trailer has the features you want?
grashley
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Welcome to the Forum!
Quality: Most RV are built to the same low quality standard, using components from the same suppliers. The industry is VERY price competitive, so if one is less expensive, there is a reason!
The MOST IMPORTANT quality is FLOOR PLAN! I suggest a floor plan that is not just okay, but one you absolutely LOVE.
Tow Vehicle (TV) choice is a completely different topic. I have not googled your camper choices, so I can not make specific comments. However, if you need something bigger than a ? ton truck, seriously consider a 1 ton truck. Within a family, the ? ton and 1 ton SRW are essentially identical except for suspension and brake components. Same dimensions inside and out. Same option packages at the same price. The 1 ton is less than $1,000 more expensive. The ? ton typically has a 10,000 GVWR and the 1 ton SRW has a 11,500 GVWR. The 1 ton also has 1000#+ more Payload. That is a small price for much more capacity!
Please read lots of threads and Library articles, and ask lots of questions!
Quality: Most RV are built to the same low quality standard, using components from the same suppliers. The industry is VERY price competitive, so if one is less expensive, there is a reason!
The MOST IMPORTANT quality is FLOOR PLAN! I suggest a floor plan that is not just okay, but one you absolutely LOVE.
Tow Vehicle (TV) choice is a completely different topic. I have not googled your camper choices, so I can not make specific comments. However, if you need something bigger than a ? ton truck, seriously consider a 1 ton truck. Within a family, the ? ton and 1 ton SRW are essentially identical except for suspension and brake components. Same dimensions inside and out. Same option packages at the same price. The 1 ton is less than $1,000 more expensive. The ? ton typically has a 10,000 GVWR and the 1 ton SRW has a 11,500 GVWR. The 1 ton also has 1000#+ more Payload. That is a small price for much more capacity!
Please read lots of threads and Library articles, and ask lots of questions!
SeilerBird
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There is a slight possibility a 3/4 ton could haul it but the question is would it be able to stop it and would it feel safe in a cross wind? Most beginners do not buy the RV they really want the first time so plan on trading in within a year or two. Most will want to go with a larger unit because the larger ones scared them at first before they found out that they spend 95% of their time living in the RV and 5% of the time driving it, therefore it is wiser to get a larger unit. RVs become even smaller when you are trapped inside for a few days because of a rain storm. If you start out with a one ton you will be able to upgrade to a larger vehicle, with a 3/4 you won't.
