Post by: DJ_Mack on March 02, 2017, 09:18:31 PM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 02, 2017, 09:47:36 PM
Compare to a 1/2 ton full size with 7-9k ratings. You are looking for a trailer that sleeps 4 and weighs less than 3500 lbs - specialized market.
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 02, 2017, 10:53:21 PM
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Post by: BDildine on March 03, 2017, 12:19:44 AM
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2017, 06:30:35 AM
Post by: Mark Brenckle on March 03, 2017, 06:44:45 AM
Post by: DJ_Mack on March 03, 2017, 07:50:13 AM
sleeps 2 couples and has a slide out
Post by: DJ_Mack on March 03, 2017, 07:50:46 AM
We have a Rockwood (also by Forest River) hard sided a-frame pop up, got it new in 15, love it to death. It will get smaller now w the baby but I would seriously recommend looking at the Forest River brands, super well built, good fit and finish.
Post by: MADMAX on March 03, 2017, 07:56:35 AM
I have been looking at these as well as RPOD's. I like the weight for towing with a Tacoma. What floor plan did you go with?sleeps 2 couples and has a slide out
I went with RK Baja
my trucks rated to 5500 with tow package so far does just fine
https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2017-hummingbird/17rk/
Soon as the weather breaks a bit I'm going to scale it
should be 1500 pounds under that
Post by: Soady on March 03, 2017, 08:47:20 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 03, 2017, 10:52:20 PM
Post by: BDildine on March 04, 2017, 01:54:33 AM
These look super appealing. Do they have AC and a heater?We have a Rockwood (also by Forest River) hard sided a-frame pop up, got it new in 15, love it to death. It will get smaller now w the baby but I would seriously recommend looking at the Forest River brands, super well built, good fit and finish.
Yes and yes. We got the "highwall" (hence the HW), raises counters up to almost normal levels, and as a result we have cooktop w/oven (vs no oven), and fridge w small freezer (vs no freezer), full queen in rear. It's pretty much the "loaded" model (not what we had planned, but hard to resist once you've seen it)
Post by: Browndawg on March 04, 2017, 12:58:40 PM
Now the trailer. Look at the Lance. Very high quality and they make a 25 footer that is light weight (I think 4k or less). They are more expensive, but trust me, and all the other trailer owners on here will tell you, if you buy a cheap one, you'll be replacing it within a few years with a higher quality one. Bite the bullet the first time and sleep well.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 05, 2017, 11:55:33 AM
You would be fine pulling 5k with a Tacoma. Those weight ratings have a lot of insurance fluff in them if you know what I mean. That being siad, you would definitely appreciate the ease of towing with a bigger truck.
Now the trailer. Look at the Lance. Very high quality and they make a 25 footer that is light weight (I think 4k or less). They are more expensive, but trust me, and all the other trailer owners on here will tell you, if you buy a cheap one, you'll be replacing it within a few years with a higher quality one. Bite the bullet the first time and sleep well.
I don't think my casita weighs half that much. A Tacoma can't stop that weight and the wind will pull you around. Probably ok for real short trips and speeds under 55. I've put 300k on two different Tacomas. My company trucks. They do not haul loads well at all. They are awesome rigs. They don't have good brakes and are too light for much towing duty. They're sketchy with a load.
Post by: Browndawg on March 05, 2017, 02:29:35 PM
You would be fine pulling 5k with a Tacoma. Those weight ratings have a lot of insurance fluff in them if you know what I mean. That being siad, you would definitely appreciate the ease of towing with a bigger truck.
Now the trailer. Look at the Lance. Very high quality and they make a 25 footer that is light weight (I think 4k or less). They are more expensive, but trust me, and all the other trailer owners on here will tell you, if you buy a cheap one, you'll be replacing it within a few years with a higher quality one. Bite the bullet the first time and sleep well.
I don't think my casita weighs half that much. A Tacoma can't stop that weight and the wind will pull you around. Probably ok for real short trips and speeds under 55. I've put 300k on two different Tacomas. My company trucks. They do not haul loads well at all. They are awesome rigs. They don't have good brakes and are too light for much towing duty. They're sketchy with a load.
I once saw a Toyota pull a space shuttle :chuckle:
I didn't say it would be a fun tow. Increase your following/stopping distance and get a weight distribution/anti sway set up. It's not going to pull your rear end off.
Post by: LeviD1 on March 12, 2017, 11:55:58 PM
Post by: DJ_Mack on March 13, 2017, 12:09:07 PM
I have a really good buddy who drives a newer Tacoma. He bought a 16 ft travel trailer last year. He is going to be looking at a bigger truck this year. He does not like towing it with his truck very much at all. Just fyi
This is good to know. I am leaning towards a used Rpod 172.
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 13, 2017, 12:15:17 PM
Rockwood Mini Lite series is going to be my choice this spring. I have been doing a lot of research on all the above mentioned and this brand by Forest River really has my attention. Best advice I can give is put some miles on and visit as many differing brands/dealerships as possible. Look at finish details and floor plans. We watched so many You Tube videos making us better informed knowing the product better than most of the sale reps we met thereby ending their pressured sales pitch.my last trailer was a rock wood mini lite 2306 bunkhouse model. Towed it with a 4 runner. It was a great trailer slept 6 if you wanted to break down table. Ended up getting a bigger. trailer.
Post by: kball4 on March 15, 2017, 07:53:43 AM
Post by: MADMAX on March 15, 2017, 12:18:16 PM
If your pulling with Tacoma and its a decent size within your ratings TT, definitely use a brake controller, weight distro and sway bar
Windy and rainy but it towed fine, stopped fine, and minimal sway, just tightened sway control up a bit and it was gone.
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 17, 2017, 11:13:12 AM
Just got back from FT FlaglerCan you still hook up sway control if you have a weight distribution hitch?
If your pulling with Tacoma and its a decent size within your ratings TT, definitely use a brake controller, weight distro and sway bar
Windy and rainy but it towed fine, stopped fine, and minimal sway, just tightened sway control up a bit and it was gone.
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Post by: Gunsmoke on March 17, 2017, 11:36:33 AM
Just got back from FT FlaglerCan you still hook up sway control if you have a weight distribution hitch?
If your pulling with Tacoma and its a decent size within your ratings TT, definitely use a brake controller, weight distro and sway bar
Windy and rainy but it towed fine, stopped fine, and minimal sway, just tightened sway control up a bit and it was gone.
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Absolutely, as long as its set up for it
Post by: MADMAX on March 17, 2017, 11:41:41 AM