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ROUGH_CUT's avatar
ROUGH_CUT
Explorer
Oct 06, 2018

First timer needs advice

First timer looking for advice on what to buy. I'm looking for a smaller single axle trailer. Tow vehicle is an 08 Dakota crew cab 4x4 4.7l magnum v8.

Was wanting to stay under 4000 pounds dry weight. I like the idea of bunk bed for the boys. The primary use will be for me and the boys go to competition coon hunts. But also family trips. Any thoughts?
  • 2edgesword's avatar
    2edgesword
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2018
    Here is a link to the Jayco site where they have trailers under 4,000 lbs.

    Jayco Light Trailers

    You can find similar types of other lightweight trailers made by other manufacturers with similar features.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2018
    Towing with a crew cab Dakota? Look for a smaller tent trailer. Had a Dak for a work truck. Fast, but could not pass a gas station. Dump 500 pounds in the bed and it became a tail dragger. Andmthat was just me in the truck and 50 pounds of tools. You have yourself, and two boys your very likely at or near your limits without a trailer.
    BTW, dry weights are meaningless. No one has ever towed a dry trailer.

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