{"id":3743,"date":"2016-02-05T17:18:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T01:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2022-12-23T23:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T23:55:59","slug":"your-guide-to-buying-a-travel-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-buying-a-travel-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Buying a Travel Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopping for travel trailer insurance<\/a> can be an intimidating task on its own, but once you take into consideration the massive variety of trailers, you\u2019ll probably realize that the most intimidating part of the buying process is choosing which features you want. Today, we\u2019re going to guide you through the process of selecting the travel trailer that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

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\nCan You Tow It?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about having too many choices when it comes to buying a travel trailer, prepare to put those worries at ease, because unless you have an extremely powerful vehicle, your options have already been narrowed down a bit. Your travel trailer can only be as heavy as your towing vehicle allows, and if you\u2019re driving something on the small-but-efficient end of the spectrum, you\u2019ll be choosing from a smaller selection.<\/p>\n

For the exact weight your vehicle can tow, open your driver\u2019s side door and look for a sticker listing your vehicle\u2019s GCWR and GAWR. These values represent the maximum total weight of the car with a trailer in tow and the maximum weight that the rear axle can support, respectively.<\/p>\n

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\nWindow Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might already know where you\u2019re going to buy your trailer, and if so, that\u2019s fine. Take advantage of every available opportunity to consider your options. Visit an RV show to get up close and personal with the RVs you\u2019ll be choosing from. Each model should bear a sticker or flyer listing the dry weight and the GVWR. If the GVWR exceeds 75% of your vehicle\u2019s weight ratings, it\u2019s not a good fit for your vehicle. Don\u2019t forget that your travel trailer will likely be loaded with things like gas tanks, water reserves, and any added features you spring for.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the most important feature \u2013 travel trailer insurance. Make sure there\u2019s room in your budget for this essential consideration, and shop at Cost-U-Less<\/a> to get the most out of your policy.<\/p>\n

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\nCustom Build or Pick Your Favorite Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

No travel trailer is perfect, and while many offer the latest and greatest features, few will offer every feature you\u2019re looking for. If you don\u2019t have the resources to finance a custom-built travel trailer, you\u2019ll probably have to sacrifice one or two features to meet your weight and budget constraints. List the features you want the most in order of priority and try to find a trailer that has as many of these features as possible.<\/p>\n

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\nA Good Fit<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes down to it, buying a travel trailer is a lot like buying a car \u2013 and choosing the perfect buy is completely up to you. Before you buy, however, ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n