what's the best thing about a molded fiberglass camper? the worst?

[lpk49]

???

[Mike Magee]

I think the best thing is the lack of seams. Maybe the worst thing is the relative lack of floor plan variety (compared to the multitude of stick built floor plans).

[Daniel A.]

Well they hold value being fiberglass, they don't have the same water issues stick built units have.
Most are light weight but that is changing.

Worst should be interesting considering I bought to suit my needs.
I can't think of any down side with my unit.

[Vic&Kathy]

Downside? Having to give tours to curious folks wanting to see the inside of the "cute lil trailer!"

[Brian M. in NY]

Best? Minimal maintenance. Not no maintenance but minimal. Partly because everything is compressed into a unit with little or no wasted space.

Worst? I pressed to think of a single thing except, perhaps the inability to look at 100 different units on a lot and compare and contrast. Then again, the anticipation and the ideas for customization are part of the fun!

[Francesca Knowles]

Best thing about mine is that it's a standy-uppy trailer that's light enough for my 4-cyl. Kia to tow. (Before I found it I thought I'd be lucky to tow a popup.)

My only complaint is condensation when cold weather camping. On the other hand, since I have ventilation on all four sides plus the top, it could be worse!

Francesca

[Thinh]

...When working with interior of my F.G Trillium, I found there are various holes on the floor, right at the edges which are shaped like grooves. I guess they must be there for drainage of water leak/condensed humidity. The sizes of those holes are big enough to let a ballpoint pen going thru. I even want to drill few more holes...

[Brian M. in NY]

Originally Posted by Thinh

...When working with interior of my F.G Trillium, I found there are various holes on the floor, right at the edges which are shaped like grooves. I guess they must be there for drainage of water leak/condensed humidity. The sizes of those holes are big enough to let a ballpoint pen going thru. I even want to drill few more holes...

We've got mice that can fit through a hole that small. I'd be finding them and packing them with copper wool!

[Imo.]

The Best? I've wanted one since the first one I saw in 1985 and never forgot the novelity of it. Beats sleeping on the ground. Fairly easy to back.

The worst? Having a gigantic rig park next to me and steal the breeze, the sun, or whatever.

[lpk49]

vic and cathy-i'm a real newbie but even i can relate to that...you made me chuckle

once i did experience the condensation...when i explained it to the rv repair guy he was surprised it could happen...the dog and i were snuggled up fine and warm under the covers but i thought i was ice skating when i got up

i wouldnt want holes in the floor...a little cinnamon and garlic and cayenne will keep mice out-but what about spiders???

when i bought my casita -besides lucking out and finding a used one at a good price with hardly any use on it...i thought the best things were less leaking issues and lightness...saving on gas etc. i didnt know they were lower maintenance ---but that is a definite plus for me.

thx for the replys.

[Donna D.]

The BEST:

1. It's mine
2. It's paid for
3. It takes me away from home, I make memories every single time.
4. I no longer drag stuff out of the garage/basement to go camping.
5. It doesn't take me hour(s) to pack to go camping for one or two nights.
6. It's FSC!
7. I sleep warm and dry
8. I don't have to dry out canvas when I get home
9. All it takes is food and clothes and I'm "outta here"!
10. It can be my sanctuary when I'm stressed. I go inside, close the door and I can "be" anywhere. Especially when I turn on tunes on the radio.
11. It's my "guest" cottage for overnight family... although they usually sleep in the house and I sleep in the trailer. I WIN!
12. If I lose power in my stick built home.. my trailer provides heat, food storage and cooking ability.
13. It's bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside.
14. I can "bug out" from home if Mother Nature throws me a curve.
15. I go camping with friends and make more friends along the way.
16. It's worth more now, than what I paid for it.

The WORST:

1. It's not "self cleaning"
2. There ARE maintenance issues
3. I have to buy tires every {x} years, even if it only goes 5,000 miles or so and it costs me $$ just to get back to even.
4. There's no REALLY comfortable place to sit and relax inside. No La-z-Boy.. no big screen TV when the weather is awful outside.
5. The single pane windows "weep."
6. There's not enough counterspace.
7. The lettuce freezes in the 3-way refrigerator.
8. The front window doesn't open.
9. I don't get to use it as much as I would like to.
10. It's NOT an Escape 5.0

[carlkeigley]

What Donna said....................

lol. Okay, so I'm lazy.

[Daniel A.]

Great reply Donna

Nothing like a little thought.

[Frederick L. Simson]

The best thing about my molded fiberglass travel trailer is that to me it is a work of art. I cannot think of anybody in the conventional construction of travel trailers doing compound curves. It is a sculptural vessel that I inhabit and not a dwelling box to be dragged down the road.

The worst thing is how alluring it is to everyone who sees it. I have friends from out-of-town who we have allowed to use it as a guest house in our back yard. They now call us months ahead to make reservations to use it for all their vacation trips to San Diego, feeling they have a legitimate claim on it beyond my gracious hospitality. Oh the whining I endure when telling them No, WE'RE using it!

[Steve Hammel]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

It's NOT an Escape 5.0

Wow! I need to check out an Escape 5.0. Are they that awesome?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

Wow! I need to check out an Escape 5.0. Are they that awesome?

Steve, it's like every size or brand of all molded trailer. It's truly about the person(s) that want to own it. I'm a single, and after looking at all the different current brands, layouts, fit and finish... that's the "one" that I want for my "forever" trailer. YMMV

And yeah, if you're looking for a NEW all molded 5th wheel check them out. Looking is free.

[Robin G]

Best thing, Sleeping in my own bed with my own bathroom................ Not restricted to glass travel trailers, but certainly sleep better in my own bed than some nasty hotel/motel.


Worst thing, hmmmmmm ? can't think of anything other than what Donna said about comfort! No comfy chair inside, but honestly I don't care. Cause I don't spend a lot of time inside. Would rather be outside enjoying nature.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Robin G

Would rather be outside enjoying nature.

Absolutely, absolutely!

[deryk]

hmmm yeah the side dinette is very comfortable to eat at, but I haven't spent serious amounts of time sitting at it like watching a movie or reading. Sadly I have a bad habit if I lay in bed and read I often fall asleep...sometimes thats good and dometimes it isn't lol.

I wonder since my ParkLiner is kinda beamy, if Strongback Chairs — STRONGBACK Elite

would fit in the aisle? I work 2nd shift, and am up kinda late and do plan on doing some camping alone this year and if the weather or bug situation forces me inside this might be nice... and can fold up and tuck away in my closet.

[SharonM]

I knew I'd miss my lazy boy recliner, so I splurged and bought a High-Back Go-Anywhere Seat 2 from westmarine.com. Four recline settings, and I picked the one closest to my favorite reclining position on my lazy boy. Set up a board across the usual dinette bench gap (I took the table down permanently) for a leg/footrest. The setup is VERY comfortable. I'm barely 5'1" -- don't know if taller/bigger folks would find it as "perfect" as I do. This puts my eyeballs about 4 feet from the screen of a 19" TV. Rainy days and solitary evenings/nights will be homey for me. I hope!

Sharon