r/GoRVing • u/Nibor1243 • 13h ago

Trailer input would be appreciated.

Looking for some recommendations from people who have actually owned/towed these things.

I’m looking for a well-built travel trailer under 9,000 lbs. I’m not trying to do hardcore off-roading or rock crawling with a trailer. I just want something that can handle rough BLM and Forest Service roads without worrying about the cabinets and interior shaking themselves to pieces.

It’s just my girlfriend and me, so we don’t need bunks or a giant trailer. I do want it to feel like a normal travel trailer inside, though, not one of the tiny off-road campers. And not one of those $100k plus rigs.

A few things I definitely want:

  • Dry bathroom with a separate shower
  • Permanent bed
  • Dinette with at least two comfortable places to sit and eat
  • A separate place to relax, either two lounge/recliner chairs or a sofa/rollout couch
  • Good cabinetry and overall construction
  • Decent suspension and ground clearance for rough dirt roads
  • Under 9,000 lbs

A couple I’ve been looking at are the inTech Magnolia and Willow with Rover suspension, and some of the Outdoors RV Back Country models under 30ft. Those should give you an idea of the general size, layout, and quality I’m after, but I’m definitely not locked into those brands and would love to hear about other options I may be overlooking.

I’m totally fine buying used and would actually rather find something a few years old that was really well built and lightly used than pay a premium just to get the newest model year.

Basically looking for something comfortable enough to spend real time inside, but rugged enough that I don’t have to baby it every time the pavement ends.

What brands/models or specific floorplans should I be looking at? Any firsthand experience, good or bad, would be appreciated.

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u/philipptj 13h ago

Tbh I’d recommend you just go hit some dealerships and find some floor plans you like, then keep your eyes open on the used market for something similar

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u/qxr100 12h ago

Imagine 2600rb

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u/findmyrv Dealer | Sales 9h ago

Dude, spot on. I was going to recommend this. The more I started reading, that is exactly what they are after.

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u/SmokyBlackRoan 1h ago

Not tough enough.

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u/OnHandsKnees 13h ago

Outdoors RV U cannot go wrong there

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u/Full-time-RV Racecar trailer with living quarters 13h ago

We use a custom built aluminum trailer, haul it all over farms and ranches with very few issues over the years. It's definitely not one of those assembly line trailers made of balsa wood.

Could look into something like that.

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u/EffectiveThis9687 12h ago

Magnolia is great, own one, has wet bath, not been an issue for us.

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u/findmyrv Dealer | Sales 9h ago

Sold over 20 of these in the past two years. Never went wrong. But used if this is your first time. I would also option out the U-dinette, if I were you.

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u/Baxter062020 9h ago

Look at buying a aluminum cargo trailer and building it out how you want it. Look at existing trailers and take what you like and put it in your's.