1. Size and weight: Ensure the trailer is within the towing capacity of your vehicle and it provides enough space for your family’s camping needs. Weight has a huge influence on your towing experience and although it is impossible to have both low weight and all the handy amenities, you need to find the correct balance as the traveling to your destinations are just as much part of your camping experience as being setup and living the outdoors.
2. Construction: Look for a trailer with a durable construction, such as aluminium or fiberglass, to withstand different weather conditions. Ensure you have a strong base suspension and a solid drawbar and hitch. If you do rugged or off-road trails, look at the 4wd hitches with increased vertical movement and strong independent suspension.
3. Floor plan: Choose a floor plan that suits your needs, providing enough space for sleeping, cooking, and relaxing. Camp trailers come in many different guises, but in general with sleep-in trailers you find, forward folding, rear folding or derivatives thereof.
4. Sleeping arrangements: Consider the number of people who will be sleeping in the trailer and look for a trailer with comfortable and spacious sleeping arrangements.
5. Kitchen: Look for a trailer with a fully equipped kitchen, including a stove, refrigerator, and sink, to prepare meals while camping
6. Bathroom: If necessary, consider a trailer with a bathroom, including a toilet, shower, and sink.
7. Storage: Look for a trailer with ample storage space for camping gear and personal belongings
8. Stairs: A good, functional, and stable set of stairs that can fold up or are retractable is important for easy access to the trailer
9. Awning: Having an awning for stays longer than a day is super important and ensure you have options for enclosed or open areas. Some can even have additional rooms attached. Remote electrical awnings are great, but not possible to base from the sleep-in trailer ranges.
10. Solar panel: A solar panel can provide power for the trailer's electrical needs, especially when camping off-grid
Most people or families upgrade from tent camping to sleep-in trailer camping. Find a solid unit with basic amenities and add additional items as you progress on your journey. When you find you need all the creature comforts from your home in your camp trailer, you are probably ready to move on to a different genre.
