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.
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.
Great feedback. Those open floorplans feel so big, but our intuition was telling us what you're saying. Rooms exist for a good reason! Good point on the tanks!
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.
All great points. Gail and I have spent the morning revisiting our financial situation to rethink our decision not to go with an Airstream. The reality is for us, the money just isn't there. It would be our first choice. The Oliver trailers are a bit small for us, but similarly well designed! Of the trailers on our list, I think the lightest one has the closest to the teardrop shape. We looked at all the genuine teardrop trailers at the show and none were really big enough for us to spend lots of time in. Thanks for the great feedback. You've certainly got us thinking!
No apology needed. We love the airstream and should talk about it more. We don't only because we can't figure out how to pull it off. The Safari Condo with the retractable roof is too small but their biggest trailer is perfect for us. I suspect we could go 50 miles farther with that one than any of the others on our list. What a huge difference! We're going to spend more time on that. Very exciting! Thank you so much!
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!
Great feedback. This is super helpful! Thank you so much!
also compare storage usability. Some RVs have way more storage or more convenient storage than others
Gail is doing a good job of focusing on that. I'll be sure to listen to her. How important is the pass through storage you access outside?
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.
Great feedback. Those open floorplans feel so big, but our intuition was telling us what you're saying. Rooms exist for a good reason! Good point on the tanks!
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.
All great points. Gail and I have spent the morning revisiting our financial situation to rethink our decision not to go with an Airstream. The reality is for us, the money just isn't there. It would be our first choice. The Oliver trailers are a bit small for us, but similarly well designed! Of the trailers on our list, I think the lightest one has the closest to the teardrop shape. We looked at all the genuine teardrop trailers at the show and none were really big enough for us to spend lots of time in. Thanks for the great feedback. You've certainly got us thinking!
I apologize, I didn’t mean to come across like an Airstream cheerleader, but I probably did. I agree they are very expensive.
Have you looked at SAFARI CONDO with the retractable roof? (That may still be too small.)
No apology needed. We love the airstream and should talk about it more. We don't only because we can't figure out how to pull it off. The Safari Condo with the retractable roof is too small but their biggest trailer is perfect for us. I suspect we could go 50 miles farther with that one than any of the others on our list. What a huge difference! We're going to spend more time on that. Very exciting! Thank you so much!
Oh yeah, the F2414 would be a great fit for your brand too.
Indeed!!!