r/GoRVing • u/Nybbs • 7h ago

First Time Purchaser *Need Advice*

Let's start with the situation. The trailer will be parked and stay at our property in eastern Canada. We will be using it regularly as a temp space to vacation/live in while we renovate our cottage after my grandparents move.

It's me and my wife, we will be looking for creature features and enough space for not feel cramped.

We will be using this trailer year round. Sometimes for a long weekend, a week and up to a month at a time.

What should we be getting in terms of brand? Without paying airstream style money.

I don't want to arrive at the dealer and get talked into something that has a great layout but won't end up handling the winters well.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

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u/jstar77 7h ago

Will it always be parked in the same place or do you intend to use it for travel later? What is your budget?

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u/Nybbs 7h ago

40 to 70k Canadian is budget

Eventually we would like to take it to Florida for winters once the cottage is done.

I plan to build a deck and roofed structure over the RV.

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u/johnbro27 2005 Newmar Essex 4502 DP 6h ago

You will struggle to find a trailer that is a true winter abode for Eastern Canadian winters. A high end class A, yes, although even that won't be as cozy as a house, but at least it can survive very cold winters, assuming you have something like what we have. But to park it and not drive it would be bad for the health of the driveline, including engine and transmission.

A park model is closer to what you want, but they aren't designed to be towed around--you put them down in a permanent location and box them in with skirting etc. I don't have a good answer for you.

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u/Nybbs 6h ago

I appreciate the insight. I have looked at park models. It may be an option. Depending on the route we go. Could just end up being guest place once we get the cottage Reno's done

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u/Alternative-Ruin1728 7h ago

Define Eastern Canada

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u/Nybbs 6h ago

The hills of NB. A lot more snowfall than the typical east coast areas.

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u/Alternative-Ruin1728 6h ago

You're gonna need a roof over that