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Facts About Lightweight Travel Trailers
By RomanticHeart | January 3, 2009
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 for a car or light pick-up truck to pull. Moreover, a closer look into this matter will convince you that even the RV companies whether we are talking about rental companies or dealers are reluctant to purchase lightweight travel trailers to keep them on stock. The reasoning for such a sales policy is very simple: these RVs are not that much in demand on the market, and therefore it is not efficient to keep them in stock.
The problem with some lightweight travel trailers is the bathroom since all the plumbing adds up to the overall weight of the vehicle not to mention that the ceiling has to be higher. Therefore, some lightweight travel trailers have a rudimentary form of bathroom or lack it completely. Four types of vehicles fall in the category of lightweight travel trailers: the teardrops, the fiberglass eggs, the ultra-lightweights and the pop-up tent trailers. Each of the models has its advantage and downside: the fiberglass vehicles are less popular because of their specific smell, the teardrops are pretty crammed while the pop-ups can be used mainly in warm climates.
Lightweight travel vehicles of around 2,000 pounds could be the most convenient, but that very much depends on what the client aims at for both quality and use. In terms of size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers resembles a small or medium-sized bedroom in the best of cases, which is between ten and twelve feet. This should be enough to accommodate a couple, but not 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.
It is surprising to discover that there is little difference between the costs of new and used vehicles as the price ranges somewhere around $10,000 with all the included amenities. The manufacturing year and the technical inspection remain key points to check when you want to buy a used recreational vehicle. In the absence of a 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.
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