Choosing the Best Travel Trailer For You
There’s nothing like seeing the country with your family, and a travel trailer turns every vacation into an adventure. It’s a great way to travel in comfort and style, and travel trailers are now more affordable than ever! Here’s a short buying guide to show you some of your choices. If you have any other questions, visit us at Lakeside RV Sales in Anderson, South Carolina, serving Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina.
Folding or Pop-Up Trailers
If you still enjoy tent camping, a pop-up trailer offers the best of both worlds. They can be towed by just about any size vehicle and can be set up in a matter of minutes. They don’t provide very many luxuries, and tent-sided models might not be allowed at campgrounds in bear country. They’re available at a very low price point, but they don’t give a new family much space to grow into.
Travel Trailers
Travel trailers range in size from 8 to 40 feet in length and are available in a wide variety of styles and setups. Many families enjoy the low-maintenance design of a small fiberglass trailer, and trade up over the years. Be sure that your tow vehicle has sufficient towing capacity for any trailer you consider purchasing.
Hybrid or Expandable Trailers
RV companies offer several expandable trailers that feature slide-outs or extensions. The trailer folds into a size compact enough for a smaller tow vehicle, and expands to add extra sleeping space at the campground
Fifth-Wheel Trailers
If you drive a pickup truck and like a lot of space, you’re probably already considering a fifth-wheel. The front of the trailer extends over a pickup bed and connects into a special hitch. These trailers usually feature a large forward bedroom, and require the tow vehicle to be a half-ton pickup or larger.
Toy Haulers
Many people consider their motorcycles and ATVs part of their family, and love the convenience of a toy hauler or sport-utility trailer. Their vehicles and tools ride safely and securely in a rear garage area that comes with a built-in loading ramp. This is a great way to protect your bikes and ATVs from theft, and the garage area converts into extra sleeping space when you’re at the campsite.
A new travel trailer is a great investment, but you owe it to yourself to know what you want. Be sure to read plenty of reviews of the trailers you’re considering, and renting a trailer for a few days is a great way to see how it handles when you put it in action.
Visit Lakeside RV Sales in Anderson, South Carolina, for more information, and to see our current inventory. We serve Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina.