Camper travel trailer noob questions
About to pull the trigger on a 2016 Dutchman Aerolite 292 DBHS. http://www.dutchmen.com/aerolite/floorplans-and-pictures/floorplan-details?modelId=22695 I'm hoping I got a good deal at 31950 out ...
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I usually don't respond to posts like these, after they've gone to a page or two, because I end up repeating what everyone already said. I figure after you've heard it half a dozen times or more, you get the point. But, having said that, I will say that the trailer in my sig is approx 6800 fully loaded, and I would not want to go any heavier with my Sierra 1500. And, in fact, Im contemplating upgrading the truck prob within the next year, because I want to travel more want a greater margin and comfort level. Im fine towing with my setup, and I don't get blown around, and I don't have the tail wagging the dog, but I wouldn't go heavier.
The trailer you are looking at is 6500 dry, so figure at least 1000 more when you're all done. I thought that was BS, but I ended up there and then some. Im still below the trailer GVWR, below my RAWR and below my truck GVWR, and total GCWR, but I do wish I had more margin.
As far as the deal, camp-n-family found two at significantly lower cost, so I would go back to the table with the dealer.
WD Hitch, I really like my Husky Centerline TS. I don't have much to compare to, and I know Equalizer has a great following, so I don't think you could go wrong there. The dealer when I bought my rig threw in the Husky hitch, so I went with that. I like it because I've heard on other WD hitches, you have to disconnect the bars when backing up (don't know if that's true), but with the Husky Centerline, you don't.
Just another thought from first hand experience.
Mike
The trailer you are looking at is 6500 dry, so figure at least 1000 more when you're all done. I thought that was BS, but I ended up there and then some. Im still below the trailer GVWR, below my RAWR and below my truck GVWR, and total GCWR, but I do wish I had more margin.
As far as the deal, camp-n-family found two at significantly lower cost, so I would go back to the table with the dealer.
WD Hitch, I really like my Husky Centerline TS. I don't have much to compare to, and I know Equalizer has a great following, so I don't think you could go wrong there. The dealer when I bought my rig threw in the Husky hitch, so I went with that. I like it because I've heard on other WD hitches, you have to disconnect the bars when backing up (don't know if that's true), but with the Husky Centerline, you don't.
Just another thought from first hand experience.
Mike
