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4 Reasons to Choose a Travel Trailer

Mar. 8 2022 Buying Guide By Pete's RV Center Indiana

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Among the world of towable RVs, travel trailers are popular among families. These campers offer budget-friendly prices, easy towing, and much more.

Read on to learn about the key benefits of getting a travel trailer. For more information or to shop for travel trailers for sale, visit Pete's RV Center Indiana. Our dealership is located in Schererville, Indiana.

You Won't Be Using a Truck as a Tow Vehicle

Some towable RVs are only compatible with pickup trucks. That's because their hitch gets installed into the truck bed.

With travel trailers, there are many more tow vehicle options. Use anything from an SUV to a mini van to haul your RV to the campground. Of course, you can still use a truck if you want! But those that can't or don't want to use a truck will want to get a travel trailer.

You Want to Spend Less Money on the RV

Travel trailers have lower price points, so you'll spend less money upfront. But you'll also save money in many aspects of the RV experience including:

  • Insurance costs. A cheaper RV is also cheaper to insure.
  • Fuel costs. Travel trailers are lightweight, which means you'll burn less gas hauling them.
  • Maintenance costs. Travel trailers lack a drivetrain and have lower overall upkeep costs.

You Want to Spend Less Time Maintaining the RV

Travel trailers sport a simplistic design. The lack of an engine means you won't be stuck with engine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes. Their smaller size means tasks, such as cleaning the camper, are less time-consuming. They come with fewer moving parts than many other types of RVs, which means fewer parts to maintain and eventually repair. Spend less time taking care of your camper and more time traveling with it!

You Have Specific Needs and Wants

There is an incredible array of travel trailer models and features. This large number of options makes it easier to find a great fit for your family, especially if you are searching for more unique RV layouts, color schemes, amenities, and other such features.

For example, maybe you want a camper that comes with bunk beds. These are a great sleeping accommodation option for families with kids. Get the sleeping spaces needed, but without taking up too much floor space. When you have a wider range of options, you have a higher chance of finding exactly what you want.

Ready to enjoy these perks? Pete's RV Center Indiana carries a range of travel trailers for sale. Check out the models online or at our dealership in Schererville, Indiana. We also proudly serve those in Champaign and Decatur, Illinois, as well as Indianapolis, Indiana.