Lightweight Travel Trailers
Posted on December 27th, 2008 by admin
Many people who want to add a small camper to their pick up truck discover that there are very few lightweight travel trailers to choose from. The problem is not the diversity of models but the weight, since most of the existing recreational vehicles in the category are too heavy to get pulled by a car or a pick-up truck. A closer analysis of the market offer will show you that even the RV companies no matter if we are talking about rental companies or dealers have shown little interest in purchasing lightweight travel trailers. The explanation they give is very simple: the demand is lower for such recreational vehicles, and therefore it is not efficient to keep them in stock.
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The difficulty with some used travel trailers for sale is the bathroom, since all the plumbing adds up to the total weight of the trailer, not forgetting that the ceiling has to be higher. Therefore, with many lightweight travel trailers the bathroom is pretty basic or non existent. There are four groups of lightweight travel trailers and they are divided as follows: the ultra-lightweights, the fiberglass eggs, the pop-up tent trailers and the teardrop ones. Each of the models has its advantage and downside: thus, the pop-ups are suitable for warmer climates, the fiberglass ones have a specific smell inside because of the materials they are made of, and the teardrops have offer pretty little space.
Lightweight travel vehicles of around 2,000 pounds could be the most convenient, but that very much depends on the individual choices and preferences. In terms of size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers is not larger than a small or medium-sized bedroom in the most fortunate of cases, which is between ten and twelve feet. Such lightweight travel trailers would do for a couple, but not for a family. Manufacturers provide the models ready furnished with basic appliances including a stove and a microwave, with a very simple bathroom, with or without shower.
The amenities included as well as the overall features of the vehicle determine the price for new and used lightweight travel trailers; the costs usually reach $10,000 or somewhere around this figure. The manufacturing year and the technical inspection are also important to check when you want to purchase a second-hand recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, you can always try the Internet for more comprehensive resources. Always go through updated databases, otherwise you may be looking at items that are no longer in stock.