XC Trip with 12yo - TT or PUP? WWYD?
My son and I want to travel around the country when he is in 7th grade (a year from now). We have an old '92 Terry Travel Trailer (TT) currently. Out tow rig is a '10 Toyota Tundra 5.7L 4WD with a top...
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I have a 2019 16BHS and think it would work well with your tow vehicle, two adults and a kid.
If the 2016 doesn't have new tires, plan on replacing them with new Goodyear Endurance. You'll want the peace of mind of new, heavier duty tires for the trip.
The 16BHS has crappy mattresses. I recommend the 8-10" Zinus foam ones via eBay. Work well, available in RV queen and bunk sizes, decent price. You can strap up the lower bunk and use that space for storage via the outside storage access door.
The GTWR is based on including the tongue weight. Mine is 3877#. It only has a single 3.5K# axle. Plan on traveling with little water in the tanks to allow for more cargo capacity.
Mine came with a single 20# propane tank and single battery. I suspect boondocking (no hookups) for three people for two days would be the max, three days with utilities discipline. Also then you'd need to haul water.
Any questions about the 16BHS, feel free to ask or PM.
As you can see in my signature, I'm towing with a 2008 Explorer V6. Gets almost 10mpg at 65mph. Does not like hills ;( Stops well using a prodigy brake controller.
If the 2016 doesn't have new tires, plan on replacing them with new Goodyear Endurance. You'll want the peace of mind of new, heavier duty tires for the trip.
The 16BHS has crappy mattresses. I recommend the 8-10" Zinus foam ones via eBay. Work well, available in RV queen and bunk sizes, decent price. You can strap up the lower bunk and use that space for storage via the outside storage access door.
The GTWR is based on including the tongue weight. Mine is 3877#. It only has a single 3.5K# axle. Plan on traveling with little water in the tanks to allow for more cargo capacity.
Mine came with a single 20# propane tank and single battery. I suspect boondocking (no hookups) for three people for two days would be the max, three days with utilities discipline. Also then you'd need to haul water.
Any questions about the 16BHS, feel free to ask or PM.
As you can see in my signature, I'm towing with a 2008 Explorer V6. Gets almost 10mpg at 65mph. Does not like hills ;( Stops well using a prodigy brake controller.
