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11-24-2005, 10:57 PM

IF it comes down to pro's and cons:

Pro's

*Real quality together time
*Always available--no reservations needed, keep it stocked and you're ready to go in almost no time.
*economical to tow-takes about 1-2 mpg off TV mpg
*little or no sway - forget it's there
*Unique Camper--not your ordinary TT or pop up
*True RV comforts -
*Full kitchen - MUCH better than any pop up (we had one!)
*Climate Control with furnace, fantastic fan and AC -also better than canvas pop ups
*Full use bathroom: not a combo of toilet in the shower you can still find in TTs today.
*Great storage-no wasted space
*Easy to use - Set up time and effort minimal
*"tinkering" and customizing fun - the possibilities are endless and awesome in creativity and ingenuity
*Learning oportunities - about each other, your unit, and your location
*Trailblazers club & activities - jubilee, rallys, friendships
*Lifetime warranty on lift mechanism
*Holds value -
*Easy resale

Cons:[/U]

*Storage Fees - (if needed) in our area up to $85/mo.
*Not enough vacation time to use it - okay, who ever has enough?
*Sticker Shock - consider engineering, weight, drag, sway, and appointments. Is it still a shock to get a "pop up" TRAVEL trailer for this price? Most TT's require a V8 TV, anti sway hitch, power & cooling mods to the TV, etc.; not so with a TM.
*"Customizing" costs -- the extras we all put in our units
*Small refrigerator when compared to TTs but infinitely better than using a cooler
*Unique Camper-- everybody stares as you drive down the road, or wants to ask tons of Q's about your unit.
*No rooftop storage
*No built in television area
*No rear speakers
*Special shell adjustments a dealer should handle
*Lots of "stuff" to learn - any TT has!

So it comes down to whether the fun, learning, fellowship, existing and new relationships, and a new sense of adventure are worth the hastles of any kind of camper trailer--much less an easy to use TM.

You may wish to note that the majority of the "con's" most of us have overcome in one creative way or another with the help of the forum and a little creativity.

Hope you join us!

11-24-2005, 10:57 PM	#11
Bill & Lisa Guest Posts: n/a	To buy or not to buy IF it comes down to pro's and cons: Pro's Real quality together time Always available--no reservations needed, keep it stocked and you're ready to go in almost no time. economical to tow-takes about 1-2 mpg off TV mpg little or no sway - forget it's there Unique Camper--not your ordinary TT or pop up True RV comforts - Full kitchen - MUCH better than any pop up (we had one!) Climate Control with furnace, fantastic fan and AC -also better than canvas pop ups Full use bathroom: not a combo of toilet in the shower you can still find in TTs today. Great storage-no wasted space Easy to use - Set up time and effort minimal "tinkering" and customizing fun - the possibilities are endless and awesome in creativity and ingenuity Learning oportunities - about each other, your unit, and your location Trailblazers club & activities - jubilee, rallys, friendships Lifetime warranty on lift mechanism Holds value - Easy resale Cons:[/U] Storage Fees - (if needed) in our area up to $85/mo. Not enough vacation time to use it - okay, who ever has enough? Sticker Shock - consider engineering, weight, drag, sway, and appointments. Is it still a shock to get a "pop up" TRAVEL trailer for this price? Most TT's require a V8 TV, anti sway hitch, power & cooling mods to the TV, etc.; not so with a TM. "Customizing" costs -- the extras we all put in our units Small refrigerator when compared to TTs but infinitely better than using a cooler Unique Camper-- everybody stares as you drive down the road, or wants to ask tons of Q's about your unit. No rooftop storage No built in television area No rear speakers Special shell adjustments a dealer should handle Lots of "stuff" to learn - any TT has! So it comes down to whether the fun, learning, fellowship, existing and new relationships, and a new sense of adventure are worth the hastles of any kind of camper trailer--much less an easy to use TM. You may wish to note that the majority of the "con's" most of us have overcome in one creative way or another with the help of the forum and a little creativity. Hope you join us!