juschuman
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My parents are retired and soon would like to own some sort of RV. A Class C and A are too big, plus they want to have a car when they travel. A TC is too much for them to deal with (loading, climbing up into the cabover).
So I have suggested a small TT.
Can you all give me some reliable makes and models? Looking for something under 20' that can be towed with a F150.
It needs to be very user friendly.
Thanks for your input.... back to the TC forum!
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MotherOwl
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In that size range for just two people, I would consider the Casita or the Oliver fiberglass trailers. The Oliver looks really nice, but is more expensive.
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TXiceman
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Casita will fill the bill.
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doxiluvr
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Check out Jayco.com. I saw a couple there under the lightweight trailers.
One was a "Jay Feather Sport 199" and is 20'7" If that's too big they also had 2 smaller ones, The Sport 197 and the 165.
There was also a "Keystone Summerland 1790RD" which is 20'10" at Keystone.com
There has to be more out there somewhere. Good luck
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Look at this one as well. I know someone who is in his early 60's with one, and it really does set up in 90 seconds.
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It is really easy to tow, sets up in a minute, then another 2 minutes to put down the jacks. While it does not have a shower, you did not state all the things that your parents want in a RV. This one is compact enough to store at home, without the neighbors looking over the fence at it and compaining!
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I considered a Casita years ago. all molded fiberglass. at that time if you wanted a tall hang up closet you needed the roof air, not the other one. they had a better bath layout than the Scamp. the 17 footer ? with side table and two swivel chairs seemed like a great set up to me. could make the dinette bed up semi permanent and use the chairs/table instead.
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We have a 17 foot Casita. We have had many other camping set ups through the years. This is the easiest. They come in sizes from 13, 16, and 17 ft. The 17 is 6'3" inside. They come with different floor plan options, allowing different bed and seating options.
The Oliver is VERY expensive compared to the Casita. The Casita has all the features, except and oven, available as the bigger trailers. If it wore out, unlikely, we would buy again.
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Dick_B
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I wouldn't eliminate the Class C from consideration because: they are easier to set up at a campground (no unhitching to deal with) and if they want to go to the nearest Wal*Mart they can easily disconnect the electric (and water if necessary) and drive to the store.
All of the smaller RV's require some gymnast training to perform all of the daily activities whereas with a Class C one can stand up!
Since new C's are expensive perhaps a used one could be found.
Forest River seems to have a wide selection and their Sunseeker is popular.
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beeser
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Some other choices, all molded fiberglass, are Bigfoot and Escape trailers. Bigfoot has 17.5 and 21 foot models that can be towed by a F150. Escape now has 13, 15, 17 and 19 foot models. They also have a 5th wheel version. Bigfoot is better quality but it's pricey. The new Escape 19 looks really nice and has almost the same floorplan as the 17 but larger. I don't think it's in production yet but they are taking orders at a discounted price. Because of their recent alliance with Trillium, Escape trailers can now be purchased in the US instead of picking them up in Canada. I believe Trillium is based in Reno, NV, which is not too far from you.
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havedreamwilltravel
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Eco and Funfinder are some other's to check out.
We also camped next to someone with an F150 (older couple) and they bought a TrailManor because it could be towed by their truck and they got to sleep in a King size bed. But the trail Manor will take some decent set up.
I also think they should look at Class C's. Not all Class C's are "too big" - only the big ones  A small Class C will afford them flexibility on the road, less set up and take down and is small enough to park in a parking lot at the grocery store. Even a small TT makes the set up a "train" with wider turns and foresight in parking, backing and general driving whereas a Class C will drive more like a big van without the "tail" to worry about.
I KNOW this one is pricy but something along these lines in a Class C is perfect for older folks without a lot of set up hassle: Winnebago View
Fleetwood also makes some too. A quick check on RVTraderOnline will pop up a lot of Class C's - used the advanced search to limit length. New ones are pricy but a lot of good used ones out there.
Keep in mind with a travel trailer, they might not want to do the hitching/unhitching thing and even with a small trailer you'll want to consider WD hitches and sway control.
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