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Let's Talk About The Longest Lasting Travel Trailers

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by onesojourner, Apr 21, 2021.

  1. Feb 22, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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    Smelled an acrid smell in Ollie one day with 110V hot water heater on when the hot water heater stopped working, too.

    Found fried wiring in the junction box for the 6 gallon Suburban hot water heater. Tested heating element and tested OK. Ended up cutting out damaged wiring, visual inspection of hot water heater wiring. The circuit breaker never tripped. Did the "smoke" test next, it's been working great since. Believe the original wiring connections were loose eventually causing failed wiring. Probably should replace the circuit breaker, too.
     
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  2. Feb 26, 2022 at 4:53 PM
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    Mattedfred Toyota Fan Boy Since ‘04

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  3. Feb 26, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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    I have had both a 26' Nash & 22' Arctic Fox.

    I thank Northwood trailers makes some of the best travel trailers. I have been through the factory 3 times and seen them made, but 24ft Nash trailer goes for about $30,000. I bought my 2015 24' Jayco for $19,500. Not the greatest trailer. But it works.

    The 24' Nash/Artic Fox has a 20% heavier frame then my 24' Jayco, but even though my Jayco frame is lighter, the way it is made is important, check out this web site on how Jayco frames are made.

    https://jayco.com/blog/rv-frames-review/
     
  4. Mar 11, 2022 at 10:03 AM
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    Went to the Toronto RV Show last weekend. Saw the finished production models of the 2022 Citation Reward 25' from General Coach Canada. It looks great but the list price was $114,995 CDN and introductory price was $104,995 CDN. Ouch!
    Checked out the Safari Condo Altos, Gulfstream Vintage Cruisers and Lance's and didn't like either brand.
    Checked out every other non-slide out couples trailer at the show and were shocked by how similar they were and how poor the build and material quality was.
    Fortunately, they had a 2022 Airstream Globetrotter 23FBT. It was a presold unit for display purposes only but it was well worth seeing that floor model again. We're still in love but at $173,000 list and $143,367 show CDN their pricey brand new. Airstream also just recently discontinued all 23' Globetrotter models going forward. So. we'll continue to keep a close eye on the used market.
    Meanwhile, we're heading to the RV dealership this afternoon to view that 2011 Heartland Edge M17 to see if it might suit our needs even in the short term. List is $21,995 CDN!
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    Cpl_Punishment Young men never die.

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    Even if the 2011 lasts you a quarter as long, you still come out ahead!
     
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  6. Mar 11, 2022 at 10:09 AM
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    Exactly! We're thinking it might be a good way for us to see if we like; sleeping in twin beds, the interior width and total length, before committing to a way more expensive Airstream. If we do get it then it will also allow us to take our time and watch for the perfect 2020-2022 Globetrotter 23FBT at the right price as the pre-retirement to post-retirement trailer. It'll certainly allow us to avoid this insane market!
    Gotta say we definitely hated the windows in the Lance and Safari Condo Altos. Scratched them off our list for sure. The way the screens go up really suck.
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2022 at 7:11 AM
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    Not that anyone asked, but the saga continues. The 2011 Heartland Edge M17 is out. Now I've convinced the Director of Domestic Affairs that a Bigfoot 25RQ Twin might be the trailer for us. Might fly out to Kelowna and drive down to Armstrong, BC for a factory tour and up to Ottawa to visit the closest dealership. Although, we still have our eye out for a 2020 or newer Airstream Globetrotter 23FBT. I know, we're f@cked when it comes to researching big purchases and finally committing. LOL
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2022 at 8:01 PM
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    I love the Bigfoots. My favorite floor plan is the Bigfoot 21RB. The Bigfoot 25's are heavy trailers and can have a very heavy tongue weight, particularly if they have the front storage box. Most that I know that have them are using 3/4 tons.........
     
  9. Apr 2, 2022 at 1:53 AM
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    We've only watched walk through videos online, but the 25B25RQ Twin is still our favourite floorplan. However, we do want to keep the trailer as short as possible, so won't opt for the exterior storage box which adds at least 2 extra feet to the total length. The specs for the 2022 25B25RBQ Twin show a 4863 lb dry weight, 7500 lb GVWR and 610 lb 'average hitch weight'. We're asking current owners what their 'real world' weights come in at. Its my wife and I with no kids or pets. Total passenger weight would be 315 lbs. We've been hoping to tow our next trailer with either a 2017 Tundra SR5 RC 4WD or a 2022 Tundra SR5 DC 4WD and use a WDH. The TV would also be my daily driver to work and back (150 km round trip, averaging twice weekly). We'll see.
     
  10. Apr 2, 2022 at 8:07 PM
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    I suggest that you check out the forum on Fiberglassrv.com. Lots of good information about Bigfoot and other fiberglass campers.
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2022 at 6:12 AM
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    Thanks bud. Joined it a few days ago. Folks have been very helpful!
     
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    Retired...finally Utilizing that doctorate of procrastinatory arts

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    I've been known to mention I wouldn't buy an Airstream due to the lack of a slide. Well I saw one with a slide. Now the real reason comes out. I can't afford one.:ohsnap:
     

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