some travel trailer ?????

FED 387 · 08-18-2007, 10:51 AM

I realize this is not a racing question but some of you work at RV dealers or have had experience in this area. My son & daughter in law are looking at getting a travel trailer. When they say the size is ,for example 30 feet is that the overall length of the trailer from tha back of the trailer to the very front of the ball hitch/drawbar or is it the size of the actual living quarters/box ???? Also in used trailers what specific ??? should they be asking and also what defects should they be looking for/at.. Obviously roof leaks are one example but what other areas do you need to really look into???? Thanx Comp 387

John Kelley · 08-18-2007, 11:05 AM

One of the main things to look for is LEAKS ! And warpage or discoloration around the ceiling or windows are sights to RUN !! Dry rot will ruin a travel trailer.

Mark Ruset · 08-18-2007, 12:15 PM

If purchasing a used trailer you may be able to get all of the accessories such as leveling jacks,waste hoses, freshwater hoses and other chemicals. You wouldn,t believe how much those items add up. There is a website strictly for rv'ers www.rv.net, they have a forum and you can ask just about any question you can imangine.

Larry Sullivan · 08-18-2007, 06:14 PM

Generally, trailer length is measured from the hitch ball to the rear of the bumper, so knock off three feet to get the actual size of the box.

08-18-2007, 10:51 AM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 525 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	some travel trailer ????? I realize this is not a racing question but some of you work at RV dealers or have had experience in this area. My son & daughter in law are looking at getting a travel trailer. When they say the size is ,for example 30 feet is that the overall length of the trailer from tha back of the trailer to the very front of the ball hitch/drawbar or is it the size of the actual living quarters/box ???? Also in used trailers what specific ??? should they be asking and also what defects should they be looking for/at.. Obviously roof leaks are one example but what other areas do you need to really look into???? Thanx Comp 387

08-18-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: some travel trailer ????? One of the main things to look for is LEAKS ! And warpage or discoloration around the ceiling or windows are sights to RUN !! Dry rot will ruin a travel trailer.

08-18-2007, 12:15 PM	#3
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: some travel trailer ????? If purchasing a used trailer you may be able to get all of the accessories such as leveling jacks,waste hoses, freshwater hoses and other chemicals. You wouldn,t believe how much those items add up. There is a website strictly for rv'ers www.rv.net, they have a forum and you can ask just about any question you can imangine. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

08-18-2007, 06:14 PM	#4
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: some travel trailer ????? Generally, trailer length is measured from the hitch ball to the rear of the bumper, so knock off three feet to get the actual size of the box.