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One thing first off is that weight is less of a concern compared to wind/air resistance when figuring out what kind of range hit you'll get. Boxy-er designs will incur more of a hit. That doesn't mean that weight still isn't a factor, but it's less than you think.I'm hoping to get some insight before committing to a travel trailer. I’ve been leaning toward the Grand Design 2400BH, but most of the destinations we’re interested in are around 300 miles away—primarily flat, Midwest driving. I’ll be towing with a 2024 Rivian R1S Quad, and based on what I’ve read, the range hit means I’d likely need to stop for a charge every 100 miles or so, potentially turning short trips into long travel days.
My main goal is to use the trailer for quick 3- to 4-day getaways when the kids' schedules allow. Given the weight of the 2400BH as a four-season camper, I’m now considering restarting my search and looking at lighter options to improve range and reduce hassle.
Any input or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
One thing first off is that weight is less of a concern compared to wind/air resistance when figuring out what kind of range hit you'll get. Boxy-er designs will incur more of a hit. That doesn't mean that weight still isn't a factor, but it's less than you think.
Two, what are your needs? How many do you need to sleep in the trailer? Will you be going to places with power/hookups, or more overland/off-the-grid style camping?
I've been pretty happy with the inTech that we have and readily recommend the brand. I used to be a bit wary of Airstream after hearing about quality drop-offs over the last 10 or so years, but posts in this thread seem to say that things are getting better (or the reports were exaggerated). You're gonna pay a premium for an Airstream for sure, though as it's a brand with a lot of history.
Regarding charging stops - at least for my wife and I, we find that stopping every 125-150 miles to change (what we can pull off with our R1T and Sol Dawn) is a nice break - that's two to two and a half hours straight of driving at 60mph. As a related example, we did a trip last year that started by going from Eastern Washington State to the Oregon Coast. We made our first overnight stop at a state park about 300 miles into the trip, and we did that in about 6 hours. Upon looking back at things, we both agree that we could have done the whole drive to the coast itself in another three hours. Granted, we don't have kids.....
One other thing I like to note is that if you are camping at a place with hook-ups (for at least power), you can most likely charge up there! I think that tends to get forgotten by a lot of people planning trips, as you can't gas up an ICE truck at a campsite....
Anyway, let me know if you have any other questions and I'll do my best to answer them & pass along any advice I have.
Yeah, the bunkhouse setup does reduce the possibilities.Thanks for the detailed response — super helpful!
It’ll be me, my wife, our two teenage boys, and a 65 lb dog tagging along. We'll be camping almost exclusively at places with full hookups, so we’re not planning to do any serious off-grid adventures (at least not yet).
Since the boys are in school, a lot of our trips will be quick 2–3 day getaways, so minimizing travel time is important. I’m aiming for around 150 miles of range between charges, ideally with a 10% buffer. If we can align charging stops with grocery runs or lunch breaks, I think it’ll work out fine.
I’ve also started noticing that more campgrounds—especially private ones—are prohibiting EV charging from their hookups, which is a bummer. It’d be great to top off while parked, but I get that not every site is equipped to handle that kind of load on a regular basis.
Appreciate the tip on inTech, unfortunately they don't have a bunkhouse design for my teens.
300 miles really isn't too bad and like you suggested you can almost always make use of the stop. Instead of shopping before your trip shop at a charging stop. Lots of tesla chargers by costcos or other shops. Also meals and time to walk the dog.Thanks for the detailed response — super helpful!
It’ll be me, my wife, our two teenage boys, and a 65 lb dog tagging along. We'll be camping almost exclusively at places with full hookups, so we’re not planning to do any serious off-grid adventures (at least not yet).
Since the boys are in school, a lot of our trips will be quick 2–3 day getaways, so minimizing travel time is important. I’m aiming for around 150 miles of range between charges, ideally with a 10% buffer. If we can align charging stops with grocery runs or lunch breaks, I think it’ll work out fine.
I’ve also started noticing that more campgrounds—especially private ones—are prohibiting EV charging from their hookups, which is a bummer. It’d be great to top off while parked, but I get that not every site is equipped to handle that kind of load on a regular basis.
Appreciate the tip on inTech, unfortunately they don't have a bunkhouse design for my teens.
I was on the fence between the Grand Design 2400BH and the Jayco 24BH when I purchased mine in late 2020. I ended up going with the Jayco, but the floor plans are nearly identical. Weight was similar IIRC.I'm hoping to get some insight before committing to a travel trailer. I’ve been leaning toward the Grand Design 2400BH, but most of the destinations we’re interested in are around 300 miles away—primarily flat, Midwest driving. I’ll be towing with a 2024 Rivian R1S Quad, and based on what I’ve read, the range hit means I’d likely need to stop for a charge every 100 miles or so, potentially turning short trips into long travel days.
My main goal is to use the trailer for quick 3- to 4-day getaways when the kids' schedules allow. Given the weight of the 2400BH as a four-season camper, I’m now considering restarting my search and looking at lighter options to improve range and reduce hassle.
Any input or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
How well does the shower work? That is one thing I would be worried about.You could consider it the Trail Manor. We have two adult kids as well and sometimes a GF with. With a queen and two full sized beds, it sleeps plenty. 1.6 mpkwh in leisure mode.
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I have a TrailManor too. The shower works good. I can mount mine onto the ceiling. It has an on/off switch too. One time I wasn't paying attention and the shower curtain directed the water to the floor between the tub and toilet. Earlier this month we were camping at Carpinteria Campground and found out that tokens for their showers were $2 for 2 minutes. We decided to use our shower the rest of our stay since each site has 30-amp power, water, and sewer hookups. It is a bit cramped in the shower (I'm 5'6") but its doable.How well does the shower work? That is one thing I would be worried about.