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Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a Travel Trailer

• What is a travel trailer?

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  A travel trailer is a non-motorized RV which can be attached to the towing vehicle using a ball hitch and has one or more axles. Travel Trailers are very popular since they come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets. They are usually one level, easy to set up, feature a variety of layout configurations and have a kitchen, living area and a bathroom.

• How much does a travel trailer weigh?

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  The empty weight of a travel trailer can range from 2,500 to 12,500 pounds depending on the size, length, and type of travel trailer.

• How much are travel trailers?

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  Travel trailers with a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and a common area can range from $15,000 to $50,000. The more features and space a travel trailer has, the higher the price.

• What are the best travel trailers?

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  Coachmen, Jayco, Airstream, Rockwood, Grand Design and Winnebago are all known for their craftmanship, value and reputation for producing some of the best travel trailers but don’t limit yourself to just these brands. Lance, Forest River, Thor and Keystone consistently top many “best travel trailers” lists.

• What size trailer hitch ball do I need to tow a travel trailer?

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  Most travel trailers, but not all, can be towed with a 2-inch or 2 5/16-inch diameter trailer ball. The size of the trailer ball for your towing configuration is based on your vehicle’s towing capacity, your coupler size, and the trailer ball hole diameter. Your trailer ball diameter must match your coupler size, the shank diameter must match the trailer ball hole and the weight capacity must be enough to tow your trailer.

• What is the best SUV for towing a travel trailer?

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  The Nissan Armada, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition are all rated to tow up to 9,000 pounds while the GMC Yukon Denali and Chevrolet Suburban can tow up to 8,000 pounds. All these SUV’s made Autotrader’s 2020 Best Used SUVs for Towing list.

• What is the best truck for towing a travel trailer?

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  The Ford F350 can tow up to an impressive 20,000 pounds. The RAM 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are both rated to tow up to 16,000 pounds and rounding out the list is the RAM 1500, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra, Ford F150 and GMC Sierra 1500 which all can tow around 9,000 pounds. All these trucks made Autotrader’s 2020 Best Used Trucks for Towing list.

• Do I need a generator for my travel trailer?

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  That depends. Generally, travel trailers don’t come with a built-in generator. Having a generator allows you to charge small electronics, such as a mobile phone or music speaker, provide electricity for lighting up your campsite and run an air conditioner to cool your travel trailer in hot or humid weather. Finally, with a generator on board, you can even more flexible and spontaneous, since you won’t need to search for a parking location with an electrical hookup.

• What size generator do I need for my travel trailer?

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  If you have a small travel trailer with limited power needs, a 2,000-watt generator should do it. But if you’re planning to run an air conditioner, microwave or other larger appliances, you’ll need a 3,000 – 3,500W or higher generator.

• How much do travel trailer generators cost?

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  Middle of the line portable generators can generally be found for $400 to $900, while permanent, enclosed, and vented RV generators can be $2,000 or more.