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Old 01-20-2006, 08:01 AM   #1
PaulineF
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We are considering the purchase of a new TM. We have owned a Coleman pop-up for 16 years (a Sequoia model) and have enjoyed the ease of towing and space it provided us.

The new TM we are considering is a 2720. We would like to purchase a 3024KB but are concerned that our 2000 Ford Explorer 2WD with its 4.0L engine will not be really adequate for towing the 3024. Although we live in south Louisiana and will use the TM more often in the southern and eastern parts of the US, we do plan trips out west where the elevations will be higher. From the info we have found on the TM owners' pages, it appears that the 2720 would be a more realistic purchase for us and the TV we own. (We don't anticipate purchase of a bigger TV in the future either.)

My concern is one of storage options in the TMs. (Our current pop-up seems to have more storage space than the TMs.) We would appreciate suggestions from TM owners on how to maximize the storage space available in a 2027 TM.

Thanks, and we certainly appreciate the wealth of info posted on this TM owners' site. The information is very helpful us as we make our decisions.

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Old 01-20-2006, 09:15 AM   #2
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We were all set to buy the smaller one and then decided on the 3124KS becuase of the King Sized bed. Storage was not, in our minds, a problem with either model. THere is great storage under the bed, and as someone else said, there is lots of room on the floor even when the unit is down. We have yet to use half of the storage available. What hyou may want in the smaller model is drawer space -- buy those little plastic drawer sets at Walmart. We love our TM and find it roomy and full of places to put things. Quieeniereads aka Judi
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Old 01-20-2006, 10:04 AM   #3
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Our Sequoia is a a 1996 model. We bought it used 16 years ago. When we tow it loaded now it weighs only about 1500 pounds. We never used the inside stove or sink, preferring to cook outside on the stove that is stored in a drawer on the outside of the pop-up. We use the second bed area to place the suitcases, food boxes, camera, etc.

(The new Sequoia has more options now than our old camper, including a flushable ceramic toilet.)

We are two adults, and my husband is 6' 4". We have recently retired.

Our longest trip in the pop-up was a two week one. We are pretty conservative in how much stuff we bring. We, too, purchase groceries along the way, carriyng enough food for several days, and do laundry regularly. Occasionally we put a canoe on the Explorer.

Hopes this helps give others an idea of our camping style and needs!

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Old 01-20-2006, 11:09 AM   #4
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You didn't say how many days you'll be driving compared to camping but my advice is to get the trailer you want as long as it's within your TV's tow rating and you can live with a little less speed. Otherwise you'll regret not doing so and take a bath on trading up to a larger trailer as well as a new TV. Having said that, I can say we do just fine in our 2619 and have averaged 2-5 months and 7-8K mi per year with it. There are a lot of silent members here who tow successfully with TVs others consider inadequate.
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Old 01-20-2006, 12:02 PM   #5
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Last July (2005) I filled up my TV and TM 2720 with everything I thought I would every want. Less than half of the TM floor was covered with extra items like chairs. I was full of water and propane. Fridge was stuffed. One of the goals of the trip was to weigh it all.

I was 120 pounds lighter than the TM axle limit. I ran out of weight capacity before I ran out of floor space.

We had clothes for 2 adults for 5 days. More cans of soda/beer than I thought I would ever carry on any trip.

I will agree that cupboard space is tight. However, overall space is fine for us.

I THINK I have a posting from around that time with more details. You might take a look at stuff I posted in July or August.
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Old 01-20-2006, 02:11 PM   #6
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We're just transitioning from a 27 foot Winnebago (otherwise known as the money pit that breaks down a lot) to a 1988 TrailManor 26 (Same as 3023) that we just purchased. There is definitely less storage in the TM than the Winnebago. Also, the storage is at less convenient heights.

However, as has already been pointed out, there is a lot of storage space on the floor for getting things to your camp site.

We're planning on taking a hard look at what we actually need to be comfortable focusing on multiple use and lightness. It will be a challenge because we're both Pack Rats. I think we'll end up stowing a lot of things on whichever bed we decide not to sleep on. I'm also thinking that we may take advantage of storing some things outside the trailer in the space under the beds. It seems like that should be a viable option as long as you can keep things dry and secure. Is anyone else doing this?

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