Newby questions

Greetings:

We are new to this site and have some newbie-type questions. My husband and I are both turning 60 this year. For the last 5 years we have lived on a 34 foot sailboat in Alaska and British Columbia, but now the party’s over. We have had to move to Connecticut to help take care of my elderly in laws and we’ve had to go back to work.

We have not lost our wanderlust, however, and hope to take a camping vacation this summer to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland with our newest family member, an 80 pound golden retriever. We have never owned a pop up/fold down camper. We are debating the cost benefits of soft side/hard side campers.

We understand the setting up and folding up a soft side camper takes approximately 3 hours out of a travel day. Plus we really want a toilet! Are the TrailManors easier and quicker? Do you think that they tend to hold their value better and longer? Do you think they are generally less hassle for a couple of active 60 year olds? We love the look of the TravelManor along with the amenities they seem to offer!

Our pocket books will also dictate just how much of a camper we can get. We are looking for a used one that might fit the budget (just like most others).

We would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences on these issues. Hope to see down the road.

Jo & David