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Travel trailers

In general, travel trailers share these pros and cons:

  • PRO
    • can detach tow vehicle (TV) from the travel trailer (TT) after parking. This simplifies running errands or having either the TV or TT serviced.
    • generally the least expensive platform of any retail RV by square footage
    • can get around tighter turns because the TV/TT/ combination articulates in the middle
  • CON
    • need a tow vehicle of sufficient specification
    • need towing skills

pop-up

Pop-up trailers are so named because the top pops up off the bottom structure. The walls are made of canvas or other material with screens sewn in for ventilation.

  • PRO
    • least expensive retail RV
    • lightweight, can be towed by a wide range of vehicles
    • very low profile while towing in the “down” configuration, minimal effect on MPG
    • abundant on the used market as people upgrade to larger RVs
  • CON
    • canvas and net sides do not stand up to heavy weather well
    • will mold if put up wet
    • minimal amenities

A-frame

cargo trailers

teardrop

bumper pull

5th wheel

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