Camping trailer vs. Travel trailer?

[Brad_S.]

What, if any, is the difference between a camping trailer and a travel trailer? I thought is was just semantics but the on-line blue book has separate headers for each and the price difference between the two based on listings on Craig's list is significant. I tried a quick Google but didn't find an answer.
Also, since I am planning on living in this year round for a couple years, do the trailers with the slide out extensions compromise the insulating value as compared to a solid walled unit?
Thanks in advance.

[pineywoods]

In most cases, the difference is holding tanks or the lack thereoff, but this may vary from one manufacturer to another. Some may be listed as park models, won't have holding tanks and may not have fresh water tanks. Slide outs usually have 2 inch thick walls, not much insulation.
Look before you lay down your money...

[SwampDonkey]

Is it camper trailer or camper? A camper is mounted on a pickup truck, slid on the truck bed.

If camper trailer (an actual trailer on wheels) and travel trailer, my "guess" is a camper trailer would be better insulated. I really couldn't explain the difference. Do they both have a propane furnace? Talk to a dealer.

[Gary_C]

I'm with Donk. Don't know just what the difference is either.    :D

[Ron Scott]

Camper trailers are made for back woods camping. They usually have heavier suspensions, larger water tanks and battery system for non electric hook-ups. Often of a smaller size also. Travel trailers ar usually larger and lighter for over the road highway travel and made for more comfortable living.

Camper trailers are of the "tear drop" type etc. At least that's the way I understand the difference. Ofen a case of symatics though.

[DanG]

I wouldn't worry too much about the insulation, as there isn't likely to be much in any of them.  Personally, I would go for the slideout.  The extra space will more than pay for itself in two years of living. ;)  If it is to be set up stationary for that long, you can install some sort of skirting around the bottom to keep the floor from getting quite so cold.  Some spray foam where the slide connects might be helpful also.  If you're gonna be moving it around, just move South for the winter. ;) :D

[ErikC]

 We are living in one now, while we are building. I'm not sure if it's a camper trailer or travel trailer, but it's DanG sure a trailer. It has 3 slides, 38 ft long.  As was said, there isn't much insulation in any of them, but the arctic package is a little better. I would hate living in one without the slides.
  Of course, I would be single in a short time and them maybe it would seem less crowded. :D
I modified it a little without doing any permanent changes so we use a little woodstove to heat, that is VERY nice compared to the furnace. Way less expensive, and no condensation. During the winter we were using a 7 gallon tank every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks, and ran the furnace a few times in the morning or when coming home to a cold trailer for an hour or so. Using the furnace alone would be a tank every 2 or 3 days.

[cheyenne]

I've lived in campers many times over the years & have owned quite a few and for my money the best one out there is a Holiday. In our area a 20 lb. tank should last 10 to 14 days for heat & hot water if your alone. Never skirted mine but it would be a good idea. Also make sure it has leveling jacks front & rear. I have a 30 ft Holiday ramblette for sale right now if interested pm me........Cheyenne