(CLAIR) – One of the first things that draws many people to Simi Valley is the stunning natural beauty that surrounds the city. Nestled in the hills of the Santa Susana Mountains, the Simi Valley area is home to a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking and biking trails to campgrounds and RV parks, there is no shortage of places to enjoy the great outdoors in the city and in the surrounding county areas.
For many residents of Simi, travel trailers present the perfect way to experience the great outdoors and so much of what Southern California has to offer. These compact and convenient vehicles allow people to explore at their own pace, setting up camp wherever they choose and enjoying the freedom of the open road.
Our love affair with travel trailers is evident in the numerous RV parks and campgrounds that can be found throughout Ventura, LA, San Bernardino and Kern Counties. These facilities offer a range of amenities to meet the needs of travelers, including electric and water hookups, restrooms and shower facilities, and some even have swimming pools and playgrounds for the kids.
Following are several strange and little known facts about travel trailers:
The 1913 Earl Travel Trailer is the oldest travel trailer in the World.
The most expensive luxury travel trailer is made by Living Vehicle. This 2023 model cost around $339,995. This trailer can use the humidity in the air to create drinkable water.
Somebody turned their travel trailer into a Barbie Dream House
The longest and heaviest travel trailer is the Jayco Eagle 334DROK, which has an overall length of 41 feet 2 inches from tongue to bumper and a gross vehicle weight rating of 12,825 pounds.
The smallest pull behind a camper is the Earth Traveler T250LX. The trailer measures 5 feet in height and 10.5 feet in length.
There was a boom of more than 400 travel trailer companies that started in the 1930s. By the 1940’s the only one left standing was Airstream.
