This has been one of the hardest posts to write. Many of the factors deciding the length of our new trailer are subjective. First, there's the whole mystique of the small fibreglass travel trailers. Fascinating little buggers.
Cleverly designed, using every square inch to re-create the comforts of home. Call it the "cute" factor.
A bigger toy doesn't necessarily mean a better toy. When is enough enough? If 13 is nice then 15 might be nicer, or 17, or 19? OK! Just go small and enjoy the advantages of small. Sure the bed's a bit on the narrow side, but the ease of towing and parking make the little guys very attractive.
And speaking of towing, the tow vehicle was a big consideration in our decision. We wanted something small and easy on gas for everyday driving but big enough to safely tow our trailer. One of the small SUV's fit the bill perfectly. A towing capacity of around 3,000lbs gave us a good margin of safety & doesn't restrict our ability to carry extras to make our life at the campground more comfortable. And the smaller the trailer the more closely it tracks to the tow vehicle so it's much easier to maneuver on multi-lane highways, in parking lots and at gas stations.
And finally, there's the travel stress factor. In my experience stress increases exponentially with the length of the RV. This trailer is for holidays and fun!!!
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