Recent content by hopefulrver

  If you can afford more , you want to consider a lance , something from  K-Z , or Jayco. My two cents. Haven't bought any unit yet , but my choice is a Venture Sonic.

    My wife and I are considering a truck camper also , for long time outs on the road . You could tow a small hard shell trailer behind for carry tools and other heavy hardware needed to cope with everyday life. Good luck and have fun , hopefulrver

  Once again I am considering a truck camper. Wife has informed me she would't be comfortable pulling a trailer , no matter how small. So , IIke the slide out for room , but most people have read about prefer non-slide type. Not planning any off-road wilderness trips. Looking for high quality...

  Wife has developed back problems, Trailer still on hold. Did have time to look at a few dealership. We have decided small does not suit us. So now its to a pickup and  something a little bigger.  If I could afford one would buy Outdoor or Northwood.

  I haven't looked at these in person yet , but have on my list a r-pod , escape mini , and sonic lite. Would really like a lance , but hard to justify paying as much as what I did for my house.

  Well thanks to everybody that took the time to reply. I will take a few tt off my wish list.

  Finally, after a hip surgery, fighting tendon problems both knees, I actually quit working! bought a AWD FORD FLEX with tow pkg. and now looking for a small camper. I've found a few floor plans I like within a safe weight (2800-3200), but hitch rating on some is at the max for my flex (450)...

  already figured max uvw would be pushing it at 3500 lb. Found a couple of floor plans we like in the 32 to33 range. , but considering all basic half ton trucks except GM only rated at 5000. unless you start adding options , the only advantage is cost. However my really like the way the...

  NO DUMMY HERE GUYS. understand the limits on weights and force of nature. haven't bought any towing vehicle yet,but not leaving no stone unturned. Any trailer bought will be small and light in weight. Just me and the honey. Only vehicle test drove so far is the dodge Durango. Liked it, but...

  Is there any way to increase towing capacity of a vehicle? Not looking for a lot,just as a safety margin.  Looking at a Ridgeline AWD.

  My wife is not in favor for a motor home. I have a 2012 SD250. I do home improvement projects and cut firewood for our wood burner. Also do most of my own maintenance on house and vehicles. really not planning on full time . Would like a couple of weeks at the beach and maybe a month down...

  both me and my wife are in our 60's. this will be our 1st rv. so, for all the elders out there, which is a better choice? A midsize trailer or a 5th wheel?

  Thanks tc tom. Seems like proper ventilation and air movement will take care of most of the problem. However, since I might be solo most of the time, the easiest way is not to use the cabover bed.

  various u-tube videos has mentioned moisture collecting in the bed area. Is this a common problem or just laziness on owners not taking proper care?

  Thanks to everybody that put their nickel in. Really liked the Northwoods and the Lances. My wife don't want to pay that much, so the K-Z Connect line is at the top my list. I  like the retro trailers, not sure if I could live with all that wood and vinyl.