Hey guys,
Mine I think is a pretty common story. We've been tent camping with the wife for years, but now with a little munchkin we need a little more creature comforts. To that end I went to an RV lot yesterday to look at tent trailers. The salesman was really keen on showing us a 2010 Coleman Yuma which actually would work perfectly well for us - warm water, furnace, fridge, plenty of room for baby stuff. I snuck a peek underneath and I have some concerns though:
Are my concerns valid? What else should I be looking at? Is there a huge difference between say 2005 campers and the latest models? Any other advice you can impart?
Thanks guys!
Mine I think is a pretty common story. We've been tent camping with the wife for years, but now with a little munchkin we need a little more creature comforts. To that end I went to an RV lot yesterday to look at tent trailers. The salesman was really keen on showing us a 2010 Coleman Yuma which actually would work perfectly well for us - warm water, furnace, fridge, plenty of room for baby stuff. I snuck a peek underneath and I have some concerns though:
- the fresh water tank hangs underneath the floor on a little "shelf" like thing. It's not really protected and is plastic! How easy is it to damage?
- Water lines are rubber? hoses that are dangling underneath the body and threaded through frame members. WOuld that ever be an issue?
- Gas lines are on the OUTSIDE of the frame. If I ever bump it in a certain spot the gas lines will rupture!
- The trailer is generally too close to the ground, but I think logging roads would be fine..
Are my concerns valid? What else should I be looking at? Is there a huge difference between say 2005 campers and the latest models? Any other advice you can impart?
Thanks guys!