Tips for Buying the Right Travel Trailer
Travel trailers are luxurious and versatile recreational vehicles, and they are ideal for small and large families and solo campers. It’s no surprise that you’ll often see them transporting travelers to and back from their campsites and remote boondocking destinations.
If you are thinking about getting a travel trailer for your family, our guide can help you pick the perfect model that suits your budget and lifestyle. Read on to learn more, and for more information, stop by Chesapeake RV Solutions for a friendly chat with our team. You’ll find us in Chesapeake, VA, happily welcoming our patrons from Virginia Beach and Suffolk.
Plan a Realistic Budget
The first thing you’ll want to do is crunch a few numbers to determine how much you can pay for a travel trailer without affecting other financial needs. As you may know, these rigs can be pricey, and some luxury models can be more expensive than others.
Knowing how much you can manage to pay when buying a travel trailer will help eliminate options outside of your budget and enable bringing home a rig that you can conveniently afford. When planning your budget, remember to factor in expenses like registration, insurance, fuel costs, and any customizations you will want to add to your model.
Consider Your Tow Vehicle
As you may know, travel trailers are towable RVs, meaning that you will need a passenger vehicle like a pickup truck or SUV to haul your model from one location to the next. If you already have a commuter vehicle, you will need to determine whether it can safely handle the weight of your camper. Your passenger vehicle’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) will help you decide if it is ready for your travel trailer or if you should consider purchasing a more suitable model for your RV. When checking out the GVWR, make sure that you think about your travel trailer’s weight, the weight of your cargo, and any passengers in the vehicle.
Think About the Size of Your Group
Another essential consideration to make when buying a travel trailer is determining the size of your group. You will want to pick a size that your traveling party will be comfortable in without feeling cramped. At the same time, you will want to avoid paying for the space you will likely never use.
Most travel trailers feature one or two private bedrooms with either a queen or king mattress, which should suffice for couples and smaller traveling parties. If you have kids traveling with you, you might want to get a bunkhouse model instead.
Are you now ready to explore a few towable campers yourself? Visit Chesapeake RV Solutions to peruse our impressive collection of travel trailers for sale. Our friendly staff can give you a complete tour of the available options and suggest models for your budget. We can also help you select a model that perfectly meets your lifestyle. Our dealership is in Chesapeake, VA, and we proudly serve Virginia Beach and Suffolk.