My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy an 8-foot wide, 19-foot long Jayco or a friends 7-foot wide Casita. Our concern is ease of towing. Is the wider trailer really that much more difficult to tow? We have never towed anything before, so I am reaching out to those more experienced....thanks!
Towing will not be an issue with a 7' or 8' wide trailer. Significant issues affecting towing will be:
1. size of your truck i.e. 3/4 vs 1 ton and size of your engine. Gas or deisel engine and finally the weight of trailer when loaded. Unloaded weight of trailer is meaningless as far as towing.
2. trailer hitch designed for weight of your trailer
3. size and tire rating, i.e. C rated vs E rated tires. Always go with a the highest rated tire you can use.
Personally, I would go with the largest sized trailer that will meet all my RV needs. Comfort and space to comfortably move around is of more importance for my RVing needs. IMHO, Buying a 7' instead of 8' wide will be of little if any gain.
