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I'm thinking about getting a travel trailer, but I don't know squat about them. the one I'm thinking about is the Komfort TT 25TBS by Thor Industries. I like the layout and the size. Maybe a toy hauler would be good.

 

Any recomendations on good whose a company and who to avoid?

 

 

Copy of Floor Plan

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Thanks in advance.

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I'm looking into one of these for summer as well. I have done a little research, but sure need to do allot more, and I do like the thor stuff as well. I have not gone to look at any in person yet but was going to have thor on the list when I do. I would be interested in hearing what others have to say as well.

 

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We talked with a Fleetwood guy yesterday and he really pushed the 5th wheels as being a better tow behind ubit than the TT's. He showed us the Terry Quantums and we really liked the 255BHS. The price wasn't too bad either. This one has a rear bathroom with two bunks, center kitchen and dinettt/sofa slider. We want to go smaller since we don't have any kids, but wnat the two bunks for company and hunting camp. The only problem withthe bunks is anyone over 5'10" wont be comfortable.

 

It looks like Komfort and Coachman make units with larger bunks, but haven't seen them in person yet.

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I have a Duthcmen which is also made by Thor and I haven't had one minutes trouble with it.As far as the 5th wheel travel trailer debate I am a travel trailer person mainly because I have 2 boys 10 & 12.I have a bike rack installed on the bumper of the camper then I put my bike and my wifes in the bed of the truck,along with firewood.I have a scooter we sometimes bring along and also if the boys are bringing a friend or a cousin along thats one more bike.If it's crawfish season that means the propane burner and pot come along too.Oh and I can't forget my 60qt. cooler and Bar-b-que grill. I would have a real problem bringing all this gear with a 5th wheel.

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I just traded in my Sunline for a new Sunline. They are a really good company too. I agree with Shotgun in that with a TT you can still use the bed for all the necessities. In fact, we bring so much extra stuff that I use just about all of my long bed for the 'extras'!

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I've been looking RV's by Forest River, http://www.forestriverinc.com/ they have many floor plans. This one is similiar to whatt you are looking at Model- T23FBL.

 

For the most part what I found is they seem to be manufactured better then the competitors and good quality such as real plywood not that particle board crap.

 

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ugeesta

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Shotgun.

 

I thought about the use of the bed also. If we get a TT, then I would put my ATV in the bed. Regarding teh 5th wheel, I already have an ATV trailer that could be towed behind the 5th wheel.

 

Think I'm leaning towards the 5ver because of stability and maneuverability.

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You can only piggyback trailers in certain states, and believe me that if you get in a tight spot you CANNOT back up.

 

I ordered a 30' Coachman in '93. It was a nice unit and I had no problems with it and it held it's value fairly well.

 

I traded it in '98 on a 31.5' Jayco with a 14' slide-out. I've had zero problems with the Jayce too, but IMO I think the Jayco is a little better built than the Coachman was. It too has held it's value well.

 

I just ordered and '04 Jayco Eagle 32.5' (298BHS), and I expect delivery in late April.

 

All of my TT's have been bumper pulls. I like the idea of a 5'er, but with the kids I can't afford to lose the bed of the truck for hauling stuff!!!

 

Here is the layout of the one I ordered. Note the bottom bunk is actually a dbl bed, and I ordered a true sleeper sofa instead of the the standard fold down sofa.

 

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Bud Enthusiast

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We have a 31ft. Prowler 31G. We ordered it new late in 2000

so it is a 2001. Anything made by Fleetwood would be good. This is our

second Prowler and we love it.

 

Bud

ugeesta Enthusiast

ugeesta

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All of my TT's have been bumper pulls.  I like the idea of a 5'er, but with the kids I can't afford to lose the bed of the truck for hauling stuff!!!

I see your need and agree. I noticed that the 5vers do have a lot of storage space under the fifth wheel. Though, since I havent owned a TT, I can't compare to it.

 

Still haven't made a decision yet. I went back to look at the Terry TT's this weekend. They have a 29 footer that has an outside sink & storage (29FQSG). That would come in handy to clean off the fish or deer guts :loser:

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