I want something I can tow with my 2001 Cadillac DHS. I was looking at the T@B's, but cripes those things are pricey! Any other idea's?Looking to keep the trailer at 1500lbs. or less.I am trying to stay away from a pop-up.( I just sold my Truck/trailer outfit ).

Check out the Alinershttp://www.aliner.com/ - they are pretty cool, have more room in them and are cheaper than the T@bs.Rockwood also has an a-frame trailer - models begin with A - http://www.forestriverinc.com/PopUpCampers/RockwoodTent/default.aspx?page=floorplans

http://www.forestriverinc.com/rpod/

Look at the Aliners: Aliner . It tows like a PUP, but has no canvas. Our 2012 Classic (around 1850 lb. dry weight) has a couch that slides out to an almost queen bed, a/c, furnace, fridge, microwave, outside shower, 2-20 lb. propane tanks, a dinette that converts to a roomy single+ bed, a stove that can be used inside or outside (quick connect propane hookup inside and outside), a sink, a Fantastic fan, plus another vent, several side windows, and two bubble windows on the roof panels. It can also come with a hot water heater, which we opted not to have (we use a hot pot to heat water for dishes). Look at the Ranger 10 or Ranger 12 for lighter models.An Aliner is a good choice for someone who likes to be outside most of the time, and for 1 or 2 people. We use an Easy Up as our awning.

Consider a molded-fiberglass trailer, like the Scamp 13 or Weiscraft's Little Joe or Ponderosa.

Besides the T@B, what other small light weight trailer?

18 Replies

WoodGlue
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
pasusan wrote:
Hey, what happened? I thought Woodglue had been muzzled from her pushing of Lance trailers... :?

The OP specifically said he wanted to keep it under 1500 lbs.
The Lance that Woodglue is pushing has a GVWR of 3500 lbs.
Don't pay attention to the details, just push your product...Geesh!

Oops, made a mistake on the OP's tow vehicle!

No need to come unglued!
LBL_1206
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014

WoodGlue

dry weight 2200 lbs.
bumpy

probably could drop 700 lbs alone just by removing all those decals.:B
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
WoodGlue wrote:
You also might be able to find a 2013 Lance 1274. They're tiny and light and made really well! They also have a dry bath!!

WoodGlue

dry weight 2200 lbs.
bumpy
pasusan
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
Hey, what happened? I thought Woodglue had been muzzled from her pushing of Lance trailers... :?

The OP specifically said he wanted to keep it under 1500 lbs.
The Lance that Woodglue is pushing has a GVWR of 3500 lbs.
Don't pay attention to the details, just push your product...Geesh!

To the OP - I agree with the folks who are mentioning the A Liner. We've seen plenty of them at campgrounds and the owners seem to love them. Good luck in your search.
xteacher
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
The Aliner Ranger 10 is only 1200 lb. The Aliner Ranger 12 is still under 1500 lb.
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Feb 14, 2014
The scamps and Casita'a IMHO are the best small lightweight TT. Versus having to deal with setting up a pop up or trying to stand up in those T@B cans! :B

http://www.casitatraveltrailers.com/faq.html

http://www.scamptrailers.com/
The 13 ft Deluxe Scamp is Approximate weight 1300-1600

Good luck in your endeavor to find the perfect RV for your family ! :C
Shadow_Catcher
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
I would be willing to bet that the 1500# is with out trailer brakes. Add a transmission cooler and brakes and you should have more latitude. Check out http://www.livinlite.com/camplite-overview.php
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
Goldstalker wrote:
http://www.forestriverinc.com/rpod/

my RPod brochure shows them starting at 2039 lbs.
bumpy
scbwr
Explorer II
Feb 14, 2014
We owned three Starcraft popups and werre very pleased with them. When we had problems with our 1989 Starflyer, Starcraft and our local dealer were fantastic in taking care of us. Starcraft is a sister company of Jayco, and I would also consider a Jayco popup. Our third trailer, a 12' box Starstream served us well for ten years!
JimInMich
Explorer
Feb 13, 2014
Thanx for all the advice. Looks like we'll have to go the small pop-up route. The Starflyer 8 seems to be in the weight class I want to be in ( 1200 dry ). And the 2014's can be had for $5000.

A few bucks more and the Forest River Rockwood 1640LTD looks promising as well ( but a couple hundred lbs heavier ).

I did look at the Quicksilvers, too small and more expensive than the larger pop-ups.