go.camping
WI
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I've been a tent camper for years and years. My bones are getting too old so it's time to move up. Tried a pop-up and hated it. Soooo....I'm looking to buy my first TT in the next year or so. My plan is to leave it on a seasonal site year-round so I'm not too concerned about TV/weight as the dealer will deliver.
Would you recommend starting off with a 38-42' right away? That's what I would eventually like to have. Or, would you suggest starting a little smaller, like a 32', and moving up in several years? Are there any pros or cons to doing it one way or the other?
For those of you that have TTs on seasonal sites, is it a horrible pain to move it & get a new RV?
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!
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Camping Hoosiers
Southern Indiana
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I wish I had started out with the larger trailers... I spent a lot of money upgrading to where I wanted to be. I would have been thousands of dollars ahead by starting off there!
2006 Jayco Eagle 314 BHDS
2001 Dodge QC - 5.9L Gas
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Empty Nest, Soon
Southeast Ohio
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We were tent campers for years. Having borrowed my sister’s pop-up, I found it did not suit us. We bought our first TT six years ago, just for the two of us.
All the salesmen told us we were making a mistake by buying so “small,” that we would soon be “trading up.” The TT we bought has a 20’ box, and is about 24’ with tongue. It has a floor plan that we liked. It has all the features we wanted. (Except adequate storage – it has lots, but is there ever enough?)
After six years, we’re still happy with it. It suits the way we camp. Not perfect, but it meets our needs very well. We’ll probably keep it until it falls apart.
Get what you want and what meets your needs, regardless of whatever advice you get from salesmen. Buy it now if you can afford it.
Wayne
Wayne & Michelle
2004 Pioneer 19T4
1998 GMC 2500HD, 5.7L, HD 5-speed, 3.73
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milo
4 Corners ....
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Well heck ..if your gonna put it on a site year round and not move it.... get as big as you need, like & can afford. Remember if DW is happy... that's all that matters.
Milo & Ottis (Mrs.) 33 fantastic yrs together
Both Retarded teachers (oh! I mean retired)
1 Beagle & 2 Aussie Pups (Mother & Daughter)
2004 F250 6.0 PSD CC 
2007 294RLS Cougar TT (the Summer Hogaan)
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Dick_B
Palos Heights, IL USA
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I assume you are talking about a park model. I'd suggest going to www.rvknowhow.com and read/heed the Kieva's suggestions for how to select an RV.
Also, considering that RV's are really not an investment (their value continues down in time) I would go for the larger size. This means you will only be taking a hit on one unit instead of two plus having to sell the smaller one, etc.
Dick_B
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old guy
Oregon (pronounced Or e gun)
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buy once, pay once. Only thing you need to do is stop and think this oput. just how much room do you need to live comfortably? how many people are you going to have at once sleeping, eating, etc? do a little home work now and then buy.
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Chuck&Gail
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Since you just want a second house, and not to tour the country, I would get the biggest house you can afford. JMHO.
Chuck
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2003 Wanderer 187TB Toybox (3620# UVW, 4800# loaded)
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories.
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
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webslave
Clearville, PA
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I second Chuck&Gail's response...why go to the bother of "trading up" in a couple of years. If you want a second home, get the biggest you can afford.
Don
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RVbikers
Red Hill, PA
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If you arent gonna be towing it, what is the reason to "start small". What is there to ease into or learn or get used to that would be that much different in a unit 8 to 10 feet bigger.
Good luck, enjoy.
If you want all the comforts of home, stay there.
Jim & Evelyn +6 
- 1995 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.7L, Flowmaster, K&N Intake
- 1999 Dutchmen 30BH2
- 1998 Sportster 1200
- 2000 Sporster 883
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nny12972
NY
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I agree with the consensus...we went from a one-end-bunk PUP, added an 8' TC, then 13 years ago, jumped to a 26' TT and never looked back! Now, the 26' happily sits most of the year and my home-built 18' TH is what usually moves!
Go for the bigger one!
J
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