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Terryallan
Oct 20, 2019Explorer II
otterslide wrote:
I'm looking for some lightweight truck+TT ideas. The TT has to have a toilet and shower, around 18-22ft.
I recently saw a Honda Ridgeline pulling a decently sized Jayco, looked around 20 feet. That seemed interesting, as I want the best gas mileage and the lightest combined weight.
I'm wondering what other lightweight setups there are that have worked well for people. My current car is Toyota Corolla, so I'm a bit leery about jumping to a V8. The Airstream 22 is quite light and looks amazing, but more than I want to spend.
And ideas of reliable lightweight truck/trailer combinations are appreciated. We are two people, both of us are not too tall so a lower ceiling is okay.
Just about any F150, or 1500 series truck with the right equipment will do what you want. however. Do remember. It is NOT the weight that cost the MPG. It is the front wall of the traveltrailer. It stops a lot of air.
If you want MPG, you need to look at popups.
Having said that. there are many light weight travel trailers on the market. You just need to search dealers online, or go visit your local dealerships. All pretty much with the same quality. Except of course the airstream. but then you saw how pricey it is.
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