Park Models and Destination Trailers

Understanding the Difference

While often discussed together, Park Models and Destination Trailers cater to slightly different needs regarding mobility and utility:

Park Models

• The "Cottage" Experience: Park Models are designed to feel like tiny homes or cozy cottages. They feature residential aesthetics such as peaked shingled roofs, large windows, sliding glass doors, and residential siding.

• Stationary Focus: They are intended to be placed in one location for a long duration. While built on a chassis with wheels, they are not designed for frequent towing.

• Utility Connections: They generally lack onboard holding tanks and are meant to be permanently or semi-permanently connected to residential-style electric, water, and sewer utilities at a dedicated site.

• Living Space: They are limited to a maximum of 400 square feet, maximizing that space with residential layouts that often exclude slide-outs in favor of a wider, fixed floorplan.

Destination Trailers

• Elevated RV Living: Think of a Destination Trailer as an "RV upgraded for long-term stays." They maintain the classic RV construction and aesthetic but offer larger footprints and residential-quality interiors.

• Seasonal Mobility: They are designed to be towed more easily than Park Models, making them a great choice if you prefer to relocate seasonally (such as moving between a summer resort and a winter destination).

• Self-Contained Convenience: Unlike Park Models, many Destination Trailers include onboard holding tanks, giving you more flexibility regarding where you can place them, including campgrounds with partial or no hookups.

• Expandable Space: These units often feature multiple slide-outs, allowing you to expand your living area when you are parked and retract it for easier transport when it is time to move.

Why Choose These for Your Getaway?

• Residential Comfort: Both options feature full-size appliances, residential furniture, and spacious bathrooms, making them feel less like a camper and more like a true home.

• Extended Seasonality: Designed with better insulation and higher ceilings, they are ideal for spending the entire season at your favorite park.

• Cost-Effective Retreat: They provide an affordable alternative to purchasing a second home, allowing you to enjoy a vacation property without the high maintenance or property taxes of traditional real estate.

• Community Lifestyle: Purchasing one of these units often places you in resort-style parks that offer social events, amenities, and a strong sense of community with fellow seasonal campers.

Finding the Right Fit at Hiemstra

Choosing between a Park Model and a Destination Trailer comes down to one question: How often do you want to move?

If you want a fixed, cottage-like structure that stays at one site for years, a Park Model is your best bet. If you want the residential amenities but appreciate the ability to tow your home to a new location when the season changes, a Destination Trailer is the superior choice.

Our team at Hiemstra Trailer Sales is here to help you navigate the logistics of placement, utility connections, and the unique benefits of each style to ensure your seasonal home is exactly what you need.