Second Opinion, and a few questions

khager76248 wrote:
Hi saw your post, unfortunately I am no able to answer many of your questions. My husband always figured the tech. stuff out. But I did want to bring up one thing, because we had a similar setup when we were starting out. 2004 Ford Expedition EB with tour package. We also had three girls and many times there friends with us.
Our first trailer was a hybrid, that's the only way we could get the right length trailer with 4 bunks. If memory serves me it was a 2008 Rockwood Roo 26 RS. It served it purpose for 4 or 5 years, but then the girls outgrew the bunks. We next went to a Class A. We put one on the floor on a blow up, and one on the couch. Or sometimes we would let them tent near by.(if it wasn't to hot, we live in Texas).

Anyway, we were told at the time of our purchase from someone else that was towing with an Expedition, that you really need to watch the length of the trailer. Our Expy, has a length of 205.8, and a wheel base of 119. It's kind of short. We were advised to keep the trailer under 27-28 feet. Anything longer would cause alot of sway(even with a equalizer bar). I can attest to having alot a sway even on our trailer. Unless you have the extended version, you might want to watch your length. And if you plan on traveling to Colorado, you might want to not use up all your allowed weight.

Anyway hope this helps alittle.

Yes, my Expy is the non-EL version, so has a similar wheelbase as yours. The trailer that I'm considering is 28', which is really about as long as I would want to go. I did tow a 26' trailer previously, without any sway, for whatever that's worth (not really much).

But I appreciate the feedback, especially for the knowledge that they make hybrids with bunk beds--every hybrid that I've ever seen has huge double or queen beds. I'll look into that a bit more. Thanks!