There is an "RV Show" at the Peoria Sports Complex (Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners). RV Show is in quotes there, because it isn't like the typical RV show - this is a half dozen dealers, and they are selling, not just showing. New and used RVs. Still, they had a couple hundred RVs, we had the afternoon with no schedule, it was a pleasant way to pass the time. We always enjoy checking out the new models.
Just a few observations:
L-lounges seem to be really popular...
On some models, the L-part of the lounge slid inside the frame of the couch, making more room when traveling. Also, as you can see below the TV, lots of fireplaces were on display.
This was different...
A wall dividing the kitchen area and the living room. I'm not a fan, though - it really chopped both areas up and made the galley area feel closed in.
Lots of island kitchens in the 5th wheels we looked at...
This one was nicely done, and still felt open.
We looked at motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and Class B campervans. We had a Class B, and Joan loved it. I had to coax her away from this one...
Nice traveling machines, a bit snug for my tastes if you are in one place for a while.
We've talked about downsizing some time in the future; this may be pushing it...
I enjoyed looking at the Airsteam trailers...
They have always appealed to me - almost art-deco looking interiors; but, you give up some storage with those curved sides and ends (and no basements).
One thing not downsized: the TVs. Even some of the smaller rigs had BIG TVs...
We were in one where Joan said, "I feel like I am way too close to this TV." Or, it could be the fact that the TV was too big for the room. Of course, we did spend the summer with our "big screen" (7") TV in the boat. ;-)
Plenty of toy haulers out there, still. I kinda liked the slide out tray on the outside of this one that had the Weber Grill and a small fridge on it...
Didn't see anything that made us want to trade off the HitchHiker, but we sure did get some exercise.
2 comments:
Boats on wheels!
Jim, question. Can these travel trailers be lived in in subzero temps? If the trailer is heated, will that keep the pipes from freezing?
Once Drift Away sells, we'll need something to live in while we build in upstate NY, and I was thinking of a travel trailer.
Hi Dave,
It depends on how it's manufactured. Most travel trailers don't have heated, enclosed basements. If you wrapped the lines/pipes with heat tape, you could probably make it work... but most TTs are not well insulated - you're going to burn through a LOT of propane or electricity staying warm. We had motorhomes that had heated basements and were occasionally in below freezing areas... subzero is a whole 'nother situation, though. Condensation could be problematic, besides freezing pipes.
If you timed the building get the the house done during the summer (or at least enclosed to the point you could heat it), a travel trailer would be very functional (assuming you have water/sewer/electric for the TT)... and then, you'd have an "escape pod" if you need to get away from those cold winters.
Good luck with the sale of Drift Away and the NY plans.
Best wishes,
Jim
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