12 Comments
Mar 26, 2023Liked by Devin Thorpe

The thing with 2 doors is that it is extra weight that you will rarely use. Think about getting up in the morning, typically one gets up and one is sleeping, so you would never open the noisy door and wake up your partner. Even if both awake the same time you dont leave that way if one is half dressed, especially because it lets cold air in. The bedrooms tend to get less hvac than the main room so they take longer to heat up.

Inlaws had two doors, they always went in one to keep the dirt in the hard floor where it was easy to clean.

Of the remaining models, I would compare stats on water, grey, and black tanks, and narrow further based on convenience in the kitchen and storage. it is harder to cook if there is not much counter space, you end up taking over the table for cooking and washing dishes.

Good luck!

Expand full comment
Jan 28, 2023Liked by Devin Thorpe

also compare storage usability. Some RVs have way more storage or more convenient storage than others

Expand full comment
Jan 28, 2023Liked by Devin Thorpe

one thing to consider when you narrow it down is water tank capacity, grey and black capacity as well. That can really help avoid problems when dry camping.

napping is easier with seperation, especially if you have guests. I would avoid the curtain and open floor offerings.

Expand full comment
Jan 27, 2023Liked by Devin Thorpe

I think you should also consider aerodynamics in your criteria. For towing with an EV, some consider aerodynamics even more important than weight. The classic teardrop shape seems to perform well, and there are some larger units that conform to that overall design. I’ve also seen reports that the Airstream does well in this regard.

Speaking of Airstream, another factor you should consider is resell value. The Airstream brand has a following and will always enjoy a strong demand for used units. Some of the campers in your list will be practically worthless in 10 years, I’m afraid to say. (Sorry to be so blunt.)

Finally, you may also want to think about looking at trailers without slide-outs just for the simplicity factor. I’ve read horror stories about people stuck with slide-outs that refuse to retract, and Murphy’s Law applies double to campers.

Expand full comment