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This is all such great info ........ we are just about ready to take the plunge with a 21' model - so much to learn!  -B

Very nice and, by the way,  "Hey-der" from Wisconsin

Thanks - appreciate the help!

Appreciate your 2 cents.  The 21' model would suit our needs best as my  husband has some specific medical needs that would be much better served by the larger bathroom with counter.   I was just afraid the 21' would limit our camping options to larger spots.   Some other folks have mentioned that larger trailers are actually easier to back up than smaller ones.  I cannot for the life of me get our 6' mulch hauling trailer to go anywhere but into my bumper! 

Thank you all for your insights - many good points to consider. 

As for the sink in the bath I added this today: 

Wow - very clever!  What a neat idea!

Hi,   
We are considering getting back into camping after a 30 year hiatus - this time in a trailer rather than a tent.   We have been shopping around and are rather taken with the CampLites - they seem so much better built than other trailers we have looked at.  The weight of the CampLites would also work with our current pick up truck, a Chevy Colorado Z71. 

I was hoping those of you with lots of experience might be able to  comment on the pros and cons of a 16' vs. a 21' model.   The 16' seems like a manageable size for beginner trailer campers.... I am inexperienced and intimidated at the thought of  pulling the 21' unit.  We also would like to camp in smaller, more out of the way places, not always among big RV units. 

However, my husband also feels like having two axles like on the 21' is an important safety feature.  There is obviously more room in the 21' and a sink in the bathroom which seems like a nice addition. 

I would appreciate any comments or suggestions forum members might have on choosing a trailer.    Thanks!   -Barb