Owning an RV is more of a lifestyle than a simple hobby, but when you’re wanting to get into it, it’s not always clear what the best RV option is. Campers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes all have their own benefits and drawbacks. But for many families, one of the best option is a travel trailer. These RVs come in a wide variety of designs, are easy to tow, and can be affordable, even for families on a budget. Read on to learn about some of the benefits of travel trailer ownership, and when you want to look at models from Airstream such as the International, Serenity, Sport, and Basecamp, stop by Airstream of Montana (part of the Bretz RV family). Located in Missoula, many of our customers come from places like Bozeman, Kalispell, Billings, and White Fish.
Affordable Cost-of-Ownership
Owning a travel trailer can be very affordable, especially if you crunch the numbers and look at the bigger picture. Over the life of an RV, you’ll save money on everything from planes to hotel rooms. The expenses that come with normal vacations drop to almost nil. By comparison to motorhome, travel trailers are much cheaper in both initial price and long-term maintenance. Not having to maintain a separate drive train is one of the big cost-saving differences between travel trailers and motorhomes. Plus, many RV dealerships (such as Bretz RV) offer financing options for their trailers. With a down payment and credit check, your new travel trailer could easily fit into your budget./p>
Flexible Options
One of the best things about travel trailers is that there’s almost no end to the configurations, designs, and layouts. Whether you prefer a massive bunkhouse-style trailer or a small model made for a family or couple, you’ll find many appealing options for features within. Some owners prefer models that have more room for sleeping and less leisure space because they prefer staying outdoors when they camp. Others prefer a luxury environment that’s complete with an HD television and sound system for killing time on days when the weather isn’t particularly agreeable. For the most part, if you can dream it up, there’s probably a travel trailer manufacturer that offers it.
Easier Towing
A major concern of many prospective RV owners is towing. Travel trailers are often very easy to tow for a few reasons. First, travel trailers use the “bumper pull” hitch method, meaning they’re easy to hitch to a wide variety of tow vehicles. Whether you have a pickup truck or an SUV, the bumper pull hitch system makes hooking up your trailer a breeze and it also means you might not have to buy a new tow vehicle. Another reason travel trailers are often easy to tow is that many modern models come with technology that makes the process easier. Trailer brakes give you better control of your trailer’s speed and stability. A backup camera can help you see behind you, making parking and reversing much easier.
Better Camping for Families
Travel trailers offer a much better camping experience for families than tent camping. Some children simply don’t have the right temperament for sleeping outdoors in a tent and going for days on end without a shower or television. On the other hand, some elderly campers or people with medical concerns don’t have the option to sleep on the ground. A travel trailer offers the features that make camping fun and comfortable for the whole family.
Easy Maintenance
Travel trailers are often much easier to maintain than other vehicles. The reason for this is that they’re more simple and thus, have fewer moving parts that could potentially break. A motorhome, for example, has a drivetrain which must be carefully maintained or it will break down. A pop-up camper has a pop-up mechanism that must be lubricated and used correctly or it could freeze up and stop working. Travel trailers have few moving parts and need only occasional servicing.
Airstream of Montana (by Bretz RV) carries many of the best models from Airstream including the International, Serenity, Sport, and Basecamp models. We’ll show you the features that make Airstream one of the most iconic manufacturers of travel trailers. We’re located in Missoula, near Bozeman, Kalispell, Billings, and White Fish.
