We are soon to retire and plan to travel with an RV trailer. For a trip consisting of several weeks at a time, what's our best bet? Storage and bathroom are important. Not much else. Will be pulling with midsize suv. Some rv's are tailored for the weekenders and some for weeks at a time. No rustic camping planned. LOL. Please advise. Raycool.

First of all, welcome to the forum!If you are going to be pulling with "a midsize SUV," the first question is WHICH one. They are not all created equal. And with which engine, as most are available with at least two engines, which all goes to determine both how much they could pull as well as how much you might find comfortable pulling.Mid-size SUVs capability range from maybe 3500 lbs to 7700 lbs total trailer weight, and the former will limit you to a pop-up or a very small rig indeed.

You will want to match the size of the trailer to the capabilities of the mid-size SUV. Once you know what you can tow then focus on the floor plan you like. To me, size is less of an issue if you are only talking a few weeks at a time.

Very good info above. Unless you plan to buy a bigger tow vehicle, find out the towing limits of your current SUV. Then you can start looking at what is available in weight numbers BELOW those towing limits.

Of course the size and weight of an RV trailer is limited to the capacity of your tow vehicle. As far as the size of a RV trailer you would be comfortable in while on the road is a matter of personal needs and comfort. For ten years now, we have been traveling for 6 to 8 weeks at a time with a 24' TT and found it enjoyable (my wife and I and our Golden). Before retiring we tented for years, so for us, our TT became a luxury cabin.Some couples would find that small of a TT intolerable for that length of time, still others make do with less.

The more trailer......... the less travel.Keep this in mind because a huge trailer will limit you in so many ways. Campsites, scenic overlooks, fuel stations, shopping, and all that extra load to manage. I know folks that have large RV's but keep them at a seasonal site, and then use a small one for travel.

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wildtoad
Explorer II
Jan 27, 2016
You will want to match the size of the trailer to the capabilities of the mid-size SUV. Once you know what you can tow then focus on the floor plan you like. To me, size is less of an issue if you are only talking a few weeks at a time.
naturist
Nomad II
Jan 27, 2016
First of all, welcome to the forum!

If you are going to be pulling with "a midsize SUV," the first question is WHICH one. They are not all created equal. And with which engine, as most are available with at least two engines, which all goes to determine both how much they could pull as well as how much you might find comfortable pulling.

Mid-size SUVs capability range from maybe 3500 lbs to 7700 lbs total trailer weight, and the former will limit you to a pop-up or a very small rig indeed.

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