New here! But not new to camping in anything from a pop up to class A RV, including working on all of them. I am looking for recommendations/opinions of trailer OEMs and series that focus on quality, insulation, air seal, cold weather performance, and a decent floor plan.
Due to all the economic drama, I am living in a camper on my large property as I am trying to get things built. It is taking forever. My current camper was intended to just be a job trailer/office. It became a home. It has next to no insulation, but I was able to survive in -10F temps in it. I say this because I realize some here will say "nothing is really 4 season". I am looking for a big upgrade in quality and I am certain I can solve the rest of the issues. I made the current one do what most would say is not possible.
I am currently looking at Eagle premier, Forest River, and Heartland. I am looking for something 10y old or so. Certainly not new. The listed trailers seems to have good insulation everywhere and forward thinking. I VERY much like the Aluminum framing in the Eagle, but not sure which others have that? I realize that can hurt insulation values but it also won't rot!
I am very turned on with the Heartland toy haulers. Torque series I believe. Mostly because that hauler bay could be a huge help to me way beyond camping. I am not really looking to 'tour the world' with one of these, I need one that is built right to handle real weather, resist rodents, and just a solid piece! A toy hauler would be so great, but I realize I would sacrifice some living area. However, the last eagle I looked at had a fireplace. Like...for me....wtf? I could care less about a fireplace! lol
I am value shopping here, and I am a working engineer that wrenches on everything so the words "they are out of business" doesn't ruffle my feathers much if I can get a deal.
Due to all the economic drama, I am living in a camper on my large property as I am trying to get things built. It is taking forever. My current camper was intended to just be a job trailer/office. It became a home. It has next to no insulation, but I was able to survive in -10F temps in it. I say this because I realize some here will say "nothing is really 4 season". I am looking for a big upgrade in quality and I am certain I can solve the rest of the issues. I made the current one do what most would say is not possible.
I am currently looking at Eagle premier, Forest River, and Heartland. I am looking for something 10y old or so. Certainly not new. The listed trailers seems to have good insulation everywhere and forward thinking. I VERY much like the Aluminum framing in the Eagle, but not sure which others have that? I realize that can hurt insulation values but it also won't rot!
I am very turned on with the Heartland toy haulers. Torque series I believe. Mostly because that hauler bay could be a huge help to me way beyond camping. I am not really looking to 'tour the world' with one of these, I need one that is built right to handle real weather, resist rodents, and just a solid piece! A toy hauler would be so great, but I realize I would sacrifice some living area. However, the last eagle I looked at had a fireplace. Like...for me....wtf? I could care less about a fireplace! lol
I am value shopping here, and I am a working engineer that wrenches on everything so the words "they are out of business" doesn't ruffle my feathers much if I can get a deal.