Feedback on the Fun Finder Rvs
Well I posted last week on a new lightweight camper for my Toyota Tacoma that can pull 6500# We just put a down payment on a Fun Finder 266KIRB. It weighs in at 5505# We love the layout, but don't...
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I know this is an old thread but I just purchased the same trailer and decided to take a look at what others are saying about it.
I seldom worry about problems people post about a particular RV. The manufacturer and/or model of the RV have very little to do with the problems you may have in the future. It's the components in the RV that matter. Chances are we could have an identical trailer and have different components depending on the day they were assembled.
Since I see Bruce bought the trailer (from other threads) I'm hoping he bought a larger truck.
My first travel trailer was a 2009 KZ Spree 261RKS. The weights and size are nearly identical to the Fun Finder 266KIRB.
At the time I had a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 6500# tow capacity. I had already started the process of switching to a Tundra but decided to ask the sales guy if the Tacoma was enough truck. He assured me I would be fine. They don't care, they are only after a sale.
Dry weight of 5000# translates into a real world weight of about 6500#. Dry weight doesn't include LP and tanks, batteries, water (fresh, black and grey) and all of the other stuff you will carry. The tongue weight jumps from 500# to about at least 650#, usually higher because there are large storage areas ahead of the axles.
All people seem to think about is how much their truck can pull. You have to take into account how much payload you are limited to. 650# tongue weight plus gas, passengers, pets and anything else in the truck will easily overload a Tacoma. A 600# ATV in the box of my Tacoma would cause the rear suspension to bottom out on bumps. The other think to account for is stopping power. Do you trust Tacoma brakes hold up to an emergency stop with an extra 7000# + pushing the truck? Yes, the trailer has brakes but I want enough stopping power to compensate for failed trailer brakes.
I seldom worry about problems people post about a particular RV. The manufacturer and/or model of the RV have very little to do with the problems you may have in the future. It's the components in the RV that matter. Chances are we could have an identical trailer and have different components depending on the day they were assembled.
Since I see Bruce bought the trailer (from other threads) I'm hoping he bought a larger truck.
My first travel trailer was a 2009 KZ Spree 261RKS. The weights and size are nearly identical to the Fun Finder 266KIRB.
At the time I had a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 6500# tow capacity. I had already started the process of switching to a Tundra but decided to ask the sales guy if the Tacoma was enough truck. He assured me I would be fine. They don't care, they are only after a sale.
Dry weight of 5000# translates into a real world weight of about 6500#. Dry weight doesn't include LP and tanks, batteries, water (fresh, black and grey) and all of the other stuff you will carry. The tongue weight jumps from 500# to about at least 650#, usually higher because there are large storage areas ahead of the axles.
All people seem to think about is how much their truck can pull. You have to take into account how much payload you are limited to. 650# tongue weight plus gas, passengers, pets and anything else in the truck will easily overload a Tacoma. A 600# ATV in the box of my Tacoma would cause the rear suspension to bottom out on bumps. The other think to account for is stopping power. Do you trust Tacoma brakes hold up to an emergency stop with an extra 7000# + pushing the truck? Yes, the trailer has brakes but I want enough stopping power to compensate for failed trailer brakes.
