Newbie here...RTT's Any advise for 3 people

[canorisa]

I'm a newbie myself, and I know this is a great advice. I've been planning to do exactly that myself, so I definitely second this. You shouldn't buy a trailer or a tent if you aren't sure what exactly you're going to do with them and what you need from them.

Leish: Thanks!!! I have given it much thought too. In regards to the trailers, too late for me. I'm on my 8th military trailer restoration. I guess you can say by now that I'm a bit of a military trailer junkie. I just love them little trailers. I just sold my M416 fully restored that I thought I would never sell but the needs arouse and so it had to go but I still have my M416-B1 that took me 8 years to find and now that I have it I won't let it go that easy, you know. But in all, I completely understand where you are coming from. Thanks buddy

Jr

 

[canorisa]

Nd4SpdSe: Thanks for the great story. I really liked reading it. Sounds like you have some truly memorable experiences there. Oh, and by the way, THANKS FOR YOUR COUNTRY'S SERVICE!!!!! I'm a Marine myself and did go "camping" in the Corps but I hardly would consider "camping with the Corps" a camping experience if you know what I mean

I have access to the military base near me and I think it would be best for me to just rent some camping equipment from them and try out the family and the equipment that way. I'm seriously considering it. After all, they have everything there that you can think of so I would might as well go that route. What do you think?

Jr

 

[canorisa]

My 2 cents- I looked at many RTTs here in the states. When I first started looking, they were few and far between. Understand, any of them worth buying are expensive. After a few days in camp, I get tired of "ground weather". I also didn't want an RV or enclosed environment. I currently building a small trailer and adding my older Tepui Autauna which is built for 3 people, and has an annex. They are very solid, comfortable and comparable to those I've used in Australia. You may want to consider the hassle of an RTT. If it's a full time vehicle mount, remember giving up clearance for low garage doors, public parking, automated car washes, and extra care if it's in the constant sun. All of these things are factors, and I hope they help make an informed decision.

rod rage: You have given me food for thought. Thanks. I'll have to consider a lot when making my decision. Yes, I have thought about those things in my head but I was also wondering if someone out there would have had the experience with it and I guess I got my answer. Do you think the RTT would be best mounted on a trailer rather than on the top of the Jeep? Considering all that you have spelled out, of course. I'm trying to look at it from all the angles before I go opening my wallet.

Thanks,

Jr

 

[canorisa]

1965 Steven's M416-B1

For those interested here are a few pictures of my M416-B1 military trailer. Please note that the former owner had to repair the Bubba job on the tailgate that was done on this trailer. That has been, for the most part, the only major modification done on it besides having civilian taillights and wiring.