Disclaimer: Love my 320S, There is Nothing Wrong with my 320S.
Love my TV, There is Nothing Wrong with my tow vehicle.
But - - - - the " I want " not " I need " bug is working overtime..
Might be a combination of age and interest to 'spend it' before the (money dumb) Children get it . . . .
As for TV, recently decided to delay buying a new one as the size/configuration I want is not available in the brands I enjoy.
This means I've shifted to investing in major maintenance service . . . . while hoping the Big3 wake-up . . . .
Of course I'm still 'researching' knowing its for education not purchasing.
Travel Trailers.
Really like the 360 layout except for . . . .
Cassette toilet, at my age dumping a 50ish # portable tank every couple of days is a deal-killer
Weird kitchen - - - I might be able to learn/adjust but with the non-black tank why . . . .
Airstream, Oliver, Bigfoot . . .
Way too big for me plus the premium price *Bigfoot name comes from its large footprint (width)
Cortes . . . .
Interesting but too boat-like interior that is less than ideal (for me) layout
I have a boat and enjoy it - - - don't need a trailer like it
Scamp . . . .
Another interesting one. New rigs also have a non-wood floor
Escape 17B . . . .
Another interesting one. However layout seems off a bit.
Casita . . . .
Must admit that if buying today it would be a Casita.
Which one just got more complicated as there is now a cozy 15-footer.
I like Casita's for their basic systems approach . . . nothing fancy or cutting edge
Then there is a TAB 400 . . .
It has a black tank!
While a bit big for my uses many solo travelers love it.
Would require imagination to re-locate the TeleV and improve dinette seating comfort, add storage to bed area.
And for a 400 or even 360 . . . installing SeeLevel Tank Sensors is doable but a pain and Shame on nüCamp for using KIB
Of course only the 360 & 400 have an Alde System and I truly enjoy how it works. Most of my camping is shoulder season and the quiet even heat is ideal. But that in itself is not enough for me to feel only nüCamp as my next purchase.
As the Subject says - - - - I'm Going Crazy Thinking About This - - - -
So I'm going boating for a few nights
'18 320 S, pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
Adventures: 52 Nights: 329 Towing Miles 41,900+
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2018 Toyota Highlander, XLE
Wisconsin
We must be in similar positions. My 'CS is a great camping trailer that has served us well for many years. My wife and I are looking for a more travel oriented trailer. For us, the '400 is a sideways move; less accessible storage and smaller galley than the 'CS but gain nice lavatory plus a dinette. Our Casita arrives mid-October.
"Just Enough"
2023 Ford Maverick XLT
The Finger Lakes of New York
I am still serious about the Escape 17B, but looking at one in the SW is a pain, so I gave up for now. Getting one to Arizona may be more of an adventure than I want to take on. It has its quirks too, but all trailers are compromises.
Casita is still in the running, but I have not looked at one yet. (Not easy here). I have heard that you need to do a fair amount of work on the interior to get them to NuCamp level of fit and comfort, especially the window covers. But they do have a great reputation and like NuCamp, incredible customer loyalty.
I wish NuCamp made the 360 more like the 320 with a 320 kitchen and front window. That would be sweet! The kitchen is a deal killer for me right now. So much potential with the larger trailer, but I see how they want to give the things the first time buyer wants, like a huge refrigerator and large, complicated, windows.
I don't like the idea of one gray/black tank combo. That rules out InTech and most of the Airstream trailers I would be comfortable with.
Two separate beds are a must for wife and I. That is one of the strengths of the 320 design. The Casita and Escape options mean we will use the dinette for a bed and the double bed for one person and storage.
Great thread. I hope it gets more input and maybe nudges NuCamp to offer a 360 size trailer has the 320 front end.
2020 F150 2.7l V6 Turbo
Tucson, Arizona
2023 Tab 400 / 2022 F150 XLT Sport 3.5EB
Traded in - 2018 T@B 320 S/2019 Toyota 4Runner SR5
The more I look around, the more I appreciate the design of the 320 for a small trailer.
2020 F150 2.7l V6 Turbo
Tucson, Arizona
"Just Enough"