Choosing a Travel Trailer Articles from Camper RV CenterWith so many different RVs to choose from, with Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers (and those are just the trailers!), taking to the open road can seem a little daunting. Campers RV Center, in Shreveport near Bossier City, Ruston, and Monroe, LA, wants to take the stress out of your next traveling vacation, which is why we’ve put together a list of recommendations for you to consider when choosing your next (or first) RV. For our money, you can’t go wrong with a Travel Trailer (or camper, depending on where you’re from). Read below for some pros and cons, then come see us in person and let our staff pair you with the perfect RV for your next family vacation!

Travel Trailers Have the Lowest Cost

Price is a major factor for anyone buying an RV, and if you’re looking for affordability above all then at travel trailer is a great way to go. Not only do travel trailers offer some of the lowest prices you can find on an RV, but they produce great value with a balance of amenities and low maintenance costs compared to larger RVs. Travel trailers can also save you money on the road, as many ultralite travel trailers offer competitive features, while saving you a mint in fuel when you get rolling.

Travel Trailers Require Less Maintenance

Maintenance is something that every RV owner has performed, however travel trailers can save you plenty of time and money in terms of upkeep and repair in the long run. Because they don’t have the engine of a motorhome, or some of the more elaborate features that come with a fifth wheel, travel trailers really lend themselves to DIY repair and care, so if you're a handy traveller you can perform a lot of service yourself, and if you have to bring your travel trailer into the shop your bill can be a little less painful.

Travel Trailers Provide More Mobility

If you’re looking to get out and camp, then a travel trailer is going to be an awesome way to travel. Compared to the bulk of a fifth wheel or motorhome a compact travel trailer will be easier to transport, maneuver, and park. Small fifth wheels can also be towed by a smaller vehicle, which means that you can unhitch and head out on a day trip more easily.

Travel Trailers Offer More Diversity

Travel trailers come in more shapes, sizes, and levels of comfort than just about any other type of RV. With a huge range of amenities, sizes, and styles to choose from almost any traveller can find a travel trailer that will fit their needs; whether you’re shopping for a luxury bunkhouse for the whole family, or a small teardrop trailer for a cozy camping getaway for two. Travel trailers can also be towed by a wider range of vehicles than a fifth wheel, as some bumper pull trailers can get on the road towed by vehicles as small SUV.

Remember, travel trailers (or campers) have the lowest cost of any RV on the road, and generally a travel trailer requires less overall maintenance. You’ve also got a little more mobility and maneuverability, meaning more available options for your destination, and travel trailers also offer a wider range of floorplans and layouts, meaning you can craft the perfect home away from home for you and your family. However you choose to travel, come see Campers RV Center, serving Marshall, Longview, and Tyler, Texas, and let our staff walk you through the features and amenities of our available selection of travel trailers!