Shorter toy haulers
Ok, currently I have a 04 Jayco Talon 36Z. It's a 39' 5th wheel TH, with a 12' garage and a super slide. We really love the layout and space. I HATE towing it in the wind. I would love to find a ri...
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TV is a 01 F250 powerstroke. I understand that even my current is over the manufacturer ratings. Upgrades in suspension, and brakes have taken care of that issue.
Going "much smaller" would equate to going to a TT, which I refuse to do.
I've thought about a dually, but averaging about 15k a year, and only about 4k is towing, that's a lot of wear and tear, plus an extra couple tires wearing out, for nothing.
Plus, duallys suck in the snow, and it is also my primary hunting rig.
Not to mention that it would no longer fit in my garage...
I just don't understand it. Looking at a 5er TH, the height is because the entire trailer is above the wheel wells and to give the full stand up front bed area.
I don't care about standing in the front. Wheel wells take a minimal amount of room. Drop the trailer down 1-2', and gain 1-2 mpg. The economy will pay for itself!
May just end up with a Millennium or similar, get a 16'+ garage, even though I don't need it, just to lower my total height.
Apparently I desire the equivalent of a unicorn. :/
Going "much smaller" would equate to going to a TT, which I refuse to do.
I've thought about a dually, but averaging about 15k a year, and only about 4k is towing, that's a lot of wear and tear, plus an extra couple tires wearing out, for nothing.
Plus, duallys suck in the snow, and it is also my primary hunting rig.
Not to mention that it would no longer fit in my garage...
I just don't understand it. Looking at a 5er TH, the height is because the entire trailer is above the wheel wells and to give the full stand up front bed area.
I don't care about standing in the front. Wheel wells take a minimal amount of room. Drop the trailer down 1-2', and gain 1-2 mpg. The economy will pay for itself!
May just end up with a Millennium or similar, get a 16'+ garage, even though I don't need it, just to lower my total height.
Apparently I desire the equivalent of a unicorn. :/
