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Danattherock
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Aug 18, 2016

1/2 ton SUV. What's diff in 4000 vs 6000 lb trailer? 1st TT

Looking at Forest River Micro Lite 23 LB or KZ Spree E250S, 4000 and 4500 lbs, 23-24' trailers. But saw several trailers in 5000-6000 lb range that were 28-30' OAL. Having never owned a travel trailer...
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TNrob
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Aug 18, 2016
My only real comment is longer wheel base tow vehicle, and 6000 pounds of 19 foot camper can be uncomfortable behind a short wheel base 1/2 ton pick up truck. It has enough surface area to catch wind, and enough mass to push a smaller truck around. Certainly doable, and usually quite manageable, but sometimes uncomfortable.

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