Tips on Buying a Travel Trailer

While travel trailers are some of the most popular RVs on the market, they can also be some of the most difficult to shop for. While their versatility helps ensure you find a model that meets your exact preferences, searching through the many different travel trailers on the lot can be tedious. For tips on how to quickly find a travel trailer model that suits your needs, be sure to check out our buying guide below.

Vehicle

Unlike motorhomes, travel trailers will need to be hitched to a tow vehicle to get from place to place—meaning you’ll need to have a car or truck strong enough to tow your trailer and all of the important gear you have packed inside. Thankfully, travel trailers are fairly light models and can often be pulled by a wide variety of vehicles. However, be sure to check your vehicle’s gross weight limit before you choose a model off the dealership lot. 

Passengers

Travel trailers are often considered smaller RV models and, on average, can house anywhere from 2 to 6 passengers at a time depending on the make and model. However, to ensure you have enough sleeping spaces—and passenger space—for all of your riders, you’ll need to have a solid estimate of the number of people you plan to travel with regularly. 

Budget 

While travel trailers are some of the more affordable RV models on the market, price tags can still be expensive depending on the size of your new rig and how many amenities it includes. To ensure you don’t fall into debt or spend beyond your means, set a firm budget for your new rig that includes both your up-front costs and long-term expenses. 

Ready to start shopping for your new travel trailer model? Then stop in at Sturgeon Motorsports & Trans Canada RV to find the model of your dreams! Our location here in Sturgeon Falls, ON carries a massive collection of top-quality travel trailers and RV models for you to choose from, and we’re proud to serve the nearby cities of both Sudbury and North Bay, ON.