Well, I went down to the RV dealer south of me, Camping World, today. Spent the afternoon down there climbing in and out of different trailers, snooping, looking, asking questions etc.
my brain is officially on overload. I did toss out one brand I was looking at. After looking in, out and over, decided the workmanship was a bit too cheap. The saleman I was talking with was really good. explained the differences to me in the Ultra light type trailers as opposed to the more conventional ones. Showed me how the ultra lights are built with lighter materials which doesn't necessarily mean stronger. Like how when you press your hand against the outside shell, you can feel it flex. Thinner wood behind that outside covering which can warp over time. Fiberglass exteriors aren't as good as better quality coats are, more prone to scratches and harder to get marks off . Aluminum frames which can get bent easier should you hit something hard enough like a tree. Could make a bend in the frame or the body. Flex in the ends of the slideouts rather than solid feeling walls. All kinds of things like that. I noticed the cabinet doors were of thinner wood as opposed to the more solid wood doors. Thats why I tossed the one I was looking at out the window. He said the Ultra Lights are made of cheaper materials so that those with vehicles who can't pull the heavier trailers can pull them. Those of us who have pickups can go with the more conventional ones. Also suggested that since I am hitching and unhitching alone, that I might want to consider a Fiver cause it would be easier to hitch by one person. Anybody who has had either have any comments on that? So I came home with more literature and more thinking to do.
But it's fun.
