arkydoodle, a "realistic price" is a matter of perspective.
Keep in mind the floor space you have available with the TM models, compared to the tow length, ease of towing, and price.
I walked an RV show last year, comparing all of the above, and found that no other TT had as much room inside, while having a king bed, and towing at 17 feet. The other 17' TTs had smaller beds, and were much more cramped. Plus, they weighed about 1,000 lbs more than the TM.
TrailManors are not cheap, but they give you lots of room for the sleeping space/living space, coupled with the tow length and weight. If you want to spend less, you get less in travel trailers. You can't compare TMs to popup campers, unless you compare actual box lengths. My 2417 has about a 10' box, plus a king bed and a double bed. Most popups I have looked at have shorter boxes, or smaller beds. Comparable-sized popups with the same amenities/options are very close to the same price, have canvas walls, and weigh as much, or more. (I moved-up from a popup, so I am quite familiar with them.)
You have to compare apples to apples.
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