I am looking for a used trailor 20-30' long that would suit one person and a dog. Would you recommend going to an RV store or out of someone's yard? I've kind of been looking all summer but I can't find one I like (I have no use for a bed AND bunk beds ets.) in my price range (up to $8,000). Also, is planning on living in this thing for a while feasible? I don't know what climate I'll be in yet. Finally, would a 1993 Ford Explorer be able to pull it? Any tips are appreciated.
2007-09-24 14:47:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Camping
I can live happily, with my big dog, in a vintage13' Scotty that I bought for much less than $1000. Everything from Jellystone campgrounds to wild remote campsites in the Chisos mountains of far west Texas. Living size is about 10x8 or so. Small size handles well with most any truck or even a car. Small size forces me to take less junk along and to put it away. Great support at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Serro_Scotty_Camper_Enthusiasts/ There's a picture of 'Felina' and a story by a friend who borrowed it for the desert summer a while back. http://www.bigbendgazette.com/blog/Archive/Area/TerlinguaRanch/ Have fun. spc
2007-09-25 03:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by cappycobb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When trying to figure out if your vehicle can pull your trailer, make sure you are figuring it out using the "gross weight" of the trailer, and not the "dry weight." DW refers to how much the trailer actually weighs, GW is the estimated amount the trailer would weigh when it's loaded up with your gear. By the time you have it loaded up with all your stuff there could be a few hundred pounds of difference. Not worth ruining your ride by trying to pull too much. Best thing to do is ask someone at a Ford dealership, then ask the person who you buy from what they towed it with, and and see if their answers match. Good luck and happy camping!
2007-09-25 09:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by JungleJane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
20 - 30 foot trailer is plenty big for one person and a dog, for probably quite a long time.
There are pros and cons to both of your choices.
RV store: Pro - they have probably checked it out and have done any needed repairs to get it legal. You will get a legal title. Con- they may be a bit more expensive.
(you might also want to check with RV rental places)
Private individual: Pro - may be cheaper Con - may not have title. May have problems with wiring, plumbing etc; so check it out REALLY well
Finally, you might want to rent an RV for a while before you make your final choice. Do you want a bumper pull or 5th wheel?
As to if your Explorer could pull it, you need to look at your manual as to how much wt it can pull.
Casitas are pretty lightweight, as are pop-up trailers (We have an 8foot popup, that opens out to 16 feet. I have spent, with my husband and 4 cats, up to 8 weeks at a time in both campgrounds and primitive camping.)
2007-09-25 00:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lora W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to see what weight your Explorer can tow.
Make sure everything in the trailer works but the most important thing to do is to check the frame to make sure it is not bent, broken, or warped.
The shorter the trailer is the easier it is to maneuver and park.
2007-09-25 11:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the boat/r.v. trader, they usually have tons of trailers for under $3000, and they're sometimes in pretty good condition!
2007-09-24 22:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋