24BH vs 28BH

You will like the added space, and a couch will be nice to relax while the kids are napping, or if it is raining.

Unfortunately I think they payload is going to really limit you, especially as the kids grow. Add the hitch, propane, batteries, food, toys, clothes etc to the camper, and you probably have 800-900lbs of tongue weight. That takes you to 250-350lbs of payload weight for the wife, kids, dog, firewood etc.

Unfortunately when you get in the 28' range you really need a payload of atleast 1400-1500lbs in most cases. That means you either need the max payload package in a 1/2 ton, or a 3/4 ton.

If your rig can handle it, go longer. You'll appreciate the extra space.

Payload minus your family and gear in the truck is what's left for hitch weight. Is that the dry hitch weight? It will be much more in reality. I don't think's you'll have enough truck to carry the payload withing GVWR. If you don't go over the rear axle rating you should be fine.

darsben1 wrote:
So can your PAYLOAD capacity handle the extra weight. Look for the payload on the sticker on the drivers side door jamb.

I believe so, payload is 1150, hitch weight is 575 for the larger trailer.

"We will mostly be going to State Parks in MI,"

All those favorite places ok with the length of the 28BH?

So can your PAYLOAD capacity handle the extra weight. Look for the payload on the sticker on the drivers side door jamb.