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A travel trailer, or caravan, is a small trailer in which people can live and travel simultaneously. Travel trailers as well as other types of camping accommodations have had a long and varied history… …In the USA, this history can be traced back to the early days in the 1920s when people of the time called these travelers Tin Can Tourists. As time progressed, trailers became more livable and earned a new name in the 1930s and 1940s House Trailer. In the 1950s and 1960s, the industry seemed to split, creating the two distinctly different entities that we see today, that of the recreational vehicle industry and Mobile home industry.

Various Sizes for Your Various Needs

Smaller travel trailers and pop-ups are still made with touring in mind. These generally are less than 18′ long and contain simple amenities. They are lightweight and quick to set up or prepare for travel. Most weigh less than 3000 lbs or about 1300 Kg and can be towed with a large car or small truck. Mid-range travel trailers are 18′- 25′, can weigh 5000 lbs or more, and are generally towed with compact V-8 powered pick up trucks and SUVs. They have most of the amenities of the larger travel trailers but have sleeping accommodations for fewer people. Larger travel trailers are made keeping in mind the seasonal or full-time users. These generally range from 25-40′ long and contain all the luxurious comforts. They require a large tow vehicle, either large trucks or SUVs; these can weigh up to 12000 pounds or more.

Amenities Galore in Travel Trailers

A typical mid-range, modern Travel Trailer will contain the features such as, Gas/Electric powered refrigerator, Gas/Electric powered stove, oven and grill and Gas/Electric powered water heater. It contains one or more beds, some of which double-up for daytime seating. Electricity is usually supplied by battery or external hookups. Some even come equipped with Solar Systems. Toilet comes with removable disposal tank and flush-water tank. Shower is for your bathing needs. Radio, CD players, TV aerial/satellite dish etc for entertainment. Air conditioning, clothes washer and dryer, Microwave etc, are additional attraction on a Travel Trailer.

With all of the disincentives inherent in municipal zoning bylaws and building codes to affordable, ecological (off-grid) and compact housing solutions, travel-trailers offer a possibility for those considering an ecological full-time home or seasonal cottage. Travel-trailers are often acceptable on flood-plains, areas outside of urban growth limits, etc. where regular buildings may not tread. One of the great virtues of a trailer park is its light infrastructure, low ecological footprint, minimal land disturbance, abundant permeable surfaces (for stormwater drainage) and ease of site restoration.

Off-road travel trailers, also called 4×4 trailers, tentrax, and jeep trailers, are built specifically for exploring the extreme backcountry without having the restriction of paved highways or gravel roads. These travel trailers are designed to handle rough terrain. Many off-road travel trailers are equipped with a tent and bed, a skid plate, large tires, lift kits, and articulation systems.

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