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nmhuntr
Explorer
Nov 16, 2020

Dirt road travel

I currently have a toy hauler and I am considering moving to a TT. My TH is really solid. I have driven it over 40 miles of dirt forest road at times (15-25 mph) and it is put together well. My concern is what can I expect out of a TT on such a road? Are there certain manufacturers to stay clear of? Is a fiberglass shell better than aluminum?

Thanks

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  • Guy_Roan's avatar
    Guy_Roan
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2020
    Depends on the length of the trailer.

    I took a 19 foot Pioneer all over Alaska on many rough roads and never had a problem.
    Mine had aluminum and many times I would brush branches with out any problems
    I would be very leery of taking anything over a 25 footer on rough roads at 20 MPH speeds

    Guy
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2020
    Stick with a Northwoods (AF-Nash) or ORV, and you'll be fine. I've hundreds, if not thousands, of off-highway travel with mine.

    Definitely go with composite sides. Aluminum dents and gouges any time a tree branch looks at it wrong.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    Nov 16, 2020
    Sure


    Or no


    Or depends on the road condition, speed and trailer.




    This is really not a question that can be answered succinctly.
    However you may get advice or opinions on TTs that are good quality or not so good quality.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2020
    While I don’t drive as fast as you do on dirt roads, I haven’t had any issues with my TT.

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