When you began shopping for a motorhome, you probably noticed that
travel trailers for sale have some advantages over RVs. To help you make a more informed purchasing decision, Nohr’s RV Center wanted to list some of the key advantages of owning a travel trailer rather than any type of motorized travel vehicle.
1. Cost of Ownership
The list price of
travel trailers for sale is often the first thing people notice when looking at campers for sale. Tow behind units tend to be much less expensive because they eliminate the costs associated with having a motor, transmission, and associated accessories. Travel trailers focus on your living convenience and leave the transportation to other vehicles.
2. Camping Convenience
Travel trailers come in a wide assortment of sizes, allowing you to select a camping trailer based on how far off the beaten path you want to go and the amount of maneuverability required when you get there. Since a travel trailer is pulled by a hitch, it is a lot more maneuverable so you can get into places where a large motorhome would never fit at all. Additionally, a travel trailer can be disconnected and left at the base camp while your tow vehicle is used to travel to local events and attractions unencumbered.
3. Insurance Savings
Motor vehicles and travel trailers have a significant variation in insurance requirements. Insurance costs for a travel trailer can be as low as only around $200 per year. Additionally, when you couple your tow vehicle and travel trailer you can reduce overall costs by virtue of having multiple policies through the same insurer.
4. Reduced Maintenance
Travel trailers still require regular maintenance, but not as much as an RV. Travel trailers offer maintenance savings in several ways, including no oil or filter changes and less wear on the tires.
Because your travel trailer can be parked when you aren’t traveling, you will also reduce the maintenance and fuel costs for your towing vehicle. This includes improved fuel mileage, less brake wear, and reduced stress on your drive train between travels.
5. Dependability
Travel trailers are a dependable home away from home. It can be set up in a central location to provide shelter against storms, a headquarters for planning events and activities, or a comfortable bunkhouse for large groups or work teams. Travel trailers rarely have mechanical problems that have to be addressed locally, which means you may be able to return to Nohr’s RV Center to have all of your repairs handled by a reputable RV dealer.
6. Unit Weight
Travel trailers are much lighter than motorized campers, and there are ultralight models designed specifically for the weight-conscious traveler. People who are not accustomed to towing a trailer often prefer a lightweight travel trailer as a more versatile way to experience the country. The hitch weight for travel trailers ranges from only a few hundred pounds to a half-ton or more.
We encourage you to discuss your specific needs with us. With more than 5 decades in the RV and travel trailer business, we can help you get into the model that is perfect for your individual applications. The RV lifestyle is our passion and we are always happy to share helpful information.
