Camplite

That TT is 25' long and the Xterra's wheelbase is only 106". Not a good combo for stability. I'd recommend towing something 20' or shorter.

10-12 years ago I was running a 111" WB Merc Mountaineer (Explorer twin) and a 23' TT; without my Equal-i-zer hitch for sway control, it felt really squirrely. But then I went to 16' and 17' trailers, towed with a 2008 Toyota Highlander (108" WB), and never felt a need for sway control.

Capeteacher wrote:
I have a Nissan Xterra which has a towing capacity of 5000lbs. I am looking at the Camplite RBS 21. According to the manufacture sticker the dry weight is 3500lbs. I figure with 1000lbs of cargo I still would be under the Xterra towing capacity and I should be able to tow. What are some thoughts on this idea?

The Xterra has a tow cap of 5000 the 21rbs has a loaded weight (gvwr) of 5468. I know you said you would only carry about 1000 lbs but the dry weight your looking at is without batteries (60 lbs each) propane tank and gas. (40-50 lbs each) or water. It will add up quickly.
Also the cargo cap on the Xterra was about 1200 lbs. The trailer dry was 453 tongue, add for batteries and propane since they are on the tongue plus the weight of the wdh, and your probably around 750, so on that you have about 450 left for you, other passengers and supplies in the Nissan.
Hope this helps, but I don't think it's the answer you wanted.

That's a bigger and heavier trailer than I tow with my F150...

I'd tow that trailer with my F150 all day long..

Just wish I had it.. That's a nice trailer... But, might be a bit much for your Xterra...

Good luck!

Mitch

Load that TT up and you are over 5,100...plus what you carry in the Xterra. If you want that TT buy a better TV. What is your TV's payload?

How much are you hauling inside the car ?

Obviously you will be using a WD hitch and electric brakes. I would add an auxiliary transmission cooler.