Recent content by rneals

Well we finally pulled the trigger but it wasn't a North Trail. We saw a Coachmen Apex 258RKS on a lot and my wife really liked it. My opinions were pretty meaningless after that. The floor plan was the main selling point, the decor was #2 on the list. I ended up just trying to find the best...

I thought it was time for an update. Since my last post we have been able to look at most of the trailers we were still interested in. All would work for me but my wife evidently has a more discriminating eye. We looked at 2 Focus models. Not only does she think they are too small, she...

Zack, You're right I don't think a heated underbelly is an option. It appears trailers are either designed and built with it or not. It also looks like all North Trails (at least Light Weight and Focus Edition models) except the FX17 are built that way. I don't know why the 17 is the...

They both look like nice trailers and certainly have a lot of space. But we've decided to eliminate "bunks for the grandkids" from our wish list. We decided that no more often than we would use it, it was not worth the weight, length and cost of the larger trailer. We will get what works best...

Marge, your picture is an excellent example of exactly what I look for in a campsite. I stare at that picture and wish I were there. TXBobcat, I understand and appreciate what you are saying. And I can even see your larger 5th wheel setting in that same campsite. But I think the "feel" of...

I'm already keeping the National and State park site sizes in mind. I've always liked the cozy little sites back in the trees. Since our government has decided parks don't need to be improved, much less maintained; we will have to live with the older, smaller sites while they still exist. I...

Marge, No reason to apologize, everyone has different experiences and opinions. I'm listening to them all. At this point I agree that they are worth it, I just wanted to make sure they were not also a pain in the xxx. By the way I love your quote "All who wander are not lost." I have a...

Marge, Thanks for the input. Your comment about a slide has also been a concern of mine; until recently I was trying to avoid them. I'm curious how others feel. They definitely open up a small space but are they worth the extra cost, weight, possible increased maintenance and leaks? How...

Peter and Liane, Thanks for the input. The 22FBS trailer is certainly nice and spacious for a mid size but I feel like it is pushing my desired pricepoint and size limitation a bit. If I were to consider it, I think there are other trailers I might have to also consider such as the V-Cross...

My wife and I will use it for a couple of long trips (say 1 month) a year. The rest would probably only be a few 1 week or less trips a year and some occasional weekends. We have no plans or desire to try to "live" in the trailer. It is just for traveling while stopping for 2 or 3 nights...

I just registered a few minutes ago. Over the years we've been through many camping methods. Starting with tents and popups with the kids. Tried a small pickup camper after kids for a while. Then tried a Casita trailer (too small) for a couple of years. I'm retired and my wife retires in...