How To Find Used Lightweight Travel Trailers
Posted by Sarah on Dec 27, 2008
Many people who want to add a small camper to their pick up truck discover that there are very few lightweight travel trailers to choose from. The problem is not the diversity of models but the weight, since most of the existing designs are too heavy to get pulled by a car or a pick-up truck. A closer analysis of the market offer will show you that even the RV companies no matter if we are talking about rental agencies or dealers have shown little interest in purchasing lightweight travel trailers. The explanation they give is very simple: the demand is lower for such recreational vehicles, and therefore it is not profitable to keep them in stock.
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The problem with some used travel trailers for sale is the bathroom since all the plumbing adds up to the overall weight of the vehicle, not to mention that the ceiling needs to be higher. Therefore, with many lightweight travel trailers the bathroom is pretty basic or non existent. There are four groups of lightweight travel trailers and they are divided as follows: the ultra-lightweights, the fiberglass eggs, the pop-up tent trailers and the teardrop ones. There are good bits and bad bits about each of these models: thus, the pop-ups are suitable for warmer climates, the fiberglass ones have a specific smell inside because of the materials they are made of, and the teardrops have offer pretty little space.
The ultra-lightweight vehicles that generally have around 2,000 pounds could be the most money efficient, but that very much depends on the individual choices and preferences. Given the small size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers looks like a small or medium-sized bedroom in the most fortunate of cases, which is between ten and twelve feet. This should be enough to accommodate a couple, but not for a family. The various models come ready furnished from factory with basic appliances including a basic functional bathroom with or without a shower, a microwave and a stove.
The amenities included as well as the overall features of the vehicle determine the price for new and used lightweight travel trailers; the price often reaches $10,000 or somewhere around this figure. The year of manufacture and the technical inspection remain key points to check when you want to purchase a used recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, you can always try the Internet for more comprehensive resources. The databases you consult should be updated, otherwise you may find items that are no longer in stock.