First time buyer questions
Looking for some advice and answers with regards to our first RV purchase. We are a family of 5. Our 3 kids range from 4 to 13 years old. I don't think I am the typical RV buyer though as every floor ...
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tbkfan wrote:
I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 w/ 4L V6. I think it will tow up to 6500 lbs but I have to keep in mind that it will have 5 occupants and I will likely be filling the bed with other gear. I think a 3000 lb trailer is what I should be aiming for, 3500 tops.
Well you certainly have picked a challenge for yourself, expecting to transport a family of 5 in a V6 powered Tacoma (three of whom are still growing day by day :E ) while also dragging along another couple of tons in trailer weight. :E If it weren't for your TV's limitations I'd otherwise also point you in the direction of a triple bed hybrid, one model being the Coachmen Freedom Express 21TQX but it sure won't weigh anywhere near just 3500 lbs once loaded and ready to camp. Keep in mind also that there isn't much in the way of cargo storage in any hybrid simply because there isn't a large front pass through storage compartment as there will be with any travel trailer with a front queen island bed. Unfortunately (in your case) any camper like this will in most cases be fully equipped with an entertainment centre, microwave oven, A/C, etc but of course there's no reason you can't remove any you really don't want, which in turn would obviously help reduce the trailer's UVW a bit.
