I was given a 35' carriage travel trailer......so....
rockyswife2311 said
12:46 PM Aug 4, 2015
Ok, so I have been given a travel trailer by my dad. My husband recently got a job working in plants, but we have to travel full time. Having said this, this is why my dad gave it to me. All i know about said trailer is it is a Carriage 35' x 8'. It has no slides and no holding tanks. He calls it a park model. I know it was made somewhere between 1990-2000. I am pretty sure it is not a fifth wheel because it has no over hang. I have to go get it in Texas (right now I am in Wyoming) in a week and a half. I cant find pictures or anything. I also know I have to get it ready for winter, but unfortunately this is a sight unseen thing and I have never done this before so I am clueless. can anyone help me find a layout or have any suggestions. I am just trying to get an idea of what I am dealing with cause after it gets moved to Wyoming, that's a wrap. Please help. Thank you!
bjoyce said
01:41 PM Aug 4, 2015
Park models are made to be put in place like a small mobile. They are not for travelers.
Judy L said
04:59 PM Aug 5, 2015
Christina, I've been doing a little research on park models and from what I see it sounds like park models don't always have axles, wheels or a tongue to use in hauling them. They have to be moved professionally. If you really need the ability to move to another location from time to time it might be cheaper to find a used RV of some sort.
As far as preparing for winter, you might try googling "how to spend winter in an RV" and I think you'll find lots of information. I also understand that the IRV2 forum has some good posts about winter in RVs. Good luck!
Ok, so I have been given a travel trailer by my dad. My husband recently got a job working in plants, but we have to travel full time. Having said this, this is why my dad gave it to me. All i know about said trailer is it is a Carriage 35' x 8'. It has no slides and no holding tanks. He calls it a park model. I know it was made somewhere between 1990-2000. I am pretty sure it is not a fifth wheel because it has no over hang. I have to go get it in Texas (right now I am in Wyoming) in a week and a half. I cant find pictures or anything. I also know I have to get it ready for winter, but unfortunately this is a sight unseen thing and I have never done this before so I am clueless. can anyone help me find a layout or have any suggestions. I am just trying to get an idea of what I am dealing with cause after it gets moved to Wyoming, that's a wrap. Please help. Thank you!
Christina, I've been doing a little research on park models and from what I see it sounds like park models don't always have axles, wheels or a tongue to use in hauling them. They have to be moved professionally. If you really need the ability to move to another location from time to time it might be cheaper to find a used RV of some sort.
As far as preparing for winter, you might try googling "how to spend winter in an RV" and I think you'll find lots of information. I also understand that the IRV2 forum has some good posts about winter in RVs. Good luck!