My husband and I currently have a skline dart 21bh that we really just got, however after using it 2 times we already feel like we need just a little more space to be content. So what are some suggestions for something a little longer coach length, that's under 5000 lbs dry weight so it's easily pulled with our Dodge 1500 hemi? Thanks!

by the time you get to 29 ft, you'll likely not find any that are under 5,000lbs empty, let alone 5,000 lbs when loaded up ready to go. My 30 ft trailer is 7600lbs empty, over 9,000 loaded and ready to roll.23 ft, do some looking there you may find some under 5,000 empty.

Our truck is rated to tow 8000 but I don't want to max it out

You will usually find the truck will exceed its cargo capacity before it exceeds its tow rating.You might be better off renting the size TT you think you want, before you sell your current TT.

When you start looking at light TTs... Know what you are looking at. All TTs make compromises,,, but light ones must compromise even more. light frames, fewer cabinents, smaller holding tanks, less propane capacity, less cargo capacity. weaker building materials such as flooring, and in a few cases higher tech more expensive materials... To name just a few. In short: There is no free lunch.I personally wouldn't own one. I just don't think they would stand up to my usage.They can be a good fit for some people... Just make sure you are one of those people.

You probably will not like what I just bought, a Jayco Jay Flight 23RB. It's a "stick and tin", no slide model. Strictly old school. It is 27' 2" long, bumper to ball.But compared to my previous trailer, it has tons more room inside. My old trailer was a Skyline Koala 21CS which was 24' 1" long, bumper to ball. the old one also has a shallow slide, but as also only 7' 6" wide.My new traileris 6500# GVWR, 4758# shipped from the factory, and 1742# CC. It sits on ST205/75R15 LRD rubber.We go camping this weekend for the first time, but we have spent the night in it in our driveway. For us, it seems to be a good compromise length, weight, interior space wise.We shall see what the coming years prove.But as others have already said, you need first to get the CC of your truck (yellow placard) on the driver side door of your TV. With a 1/2 you will almost always run out of it before you run out of tow capacity.

Help with bigger TT trade - best light TT 23-29 foot?

JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jul 26, 2017
Aimcat wrote:
I am still searching for one....what brands should I stay away from or models?

Just like choosing a current truck there are no brands or models to stay away from.
Check out these folks for small trailers in the range your looking at. The 241 RK has a slide.
http://www.allencampermfg.com/upload/241RKS%2010.013.pdf
normal_dave
Explorer
Jul 25, 2017
If you liked the construction and quality of your current trailer, and it's just the two of you, then consider a Riverside RV.

Alabamajim on this forum has a Retro model, really likes his and recommends them. He toured the factory and was impressed with quality and attention to detail as well as factory backing for the dollar.

This one is posted on sale for $ 23K on Rvtrader.
2017 Mt. McKinley 830FK

Scroll down to 830FK, then review pics and floorplan
Riverside RV Mt. McKinley 830FK
Dry weight of 5,660 and 2,260 cargo capacity.

Also consider a Winnebago Minnie 2500FL. Top of the line in it's class. This dealer has about 3 of these for similar prices
2017 Minnie 2500RL

2500RL walk-through

Edit: Winnebago towables got their start by purchasing Sunnybrook RV a small, high quality travel trailer manufacturer, famous for the Titan and Harmony models. Minnies, I think, are made in the same plant, using similar plans and construction techniques.
Aimcat
Explorer
Jul 25, 2017
I am still searching for one....what brands should I stay away from or models?
Aimcat
Explorer
Jul 21, 2017
We will rarely do any camping where we are loaded with water, etc. Mainly RV resorts.
Most of these loaded GVWR on these TT were 6600-7100
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2017
My advice is always to stay with the smallest, lightest trailer possible ! Check into similar size TT with slide out for a dinette AND a Murphy bed. Both give you a lot more "living" space.
Second_Chance
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2017
Aimcat wrote:
These are the ones we are considering currently - what do you guys think?
Coleman 2305QB - dry weight 5020 1 side
Keystone Bullet 269RLS 5150 dry - 1 side
Keystone Crossfire 251BH - 4300 dry no slide
Thor Shadow Cruiser 240BHS - 4730 dry 1 slide
Crossroads Sunset Trail ultra lite 239bh 4822 dry 1 slide
heartland xlt sd 241bh 5280 dry 1 slide

Dry weights are not very useful. What are the GVWRs (gross weight ratings) for the trailers?

Rob
eichacsj
Explorer
Jul 20, 2017
Aimcat wrote:
These are the ones we are considering currently - what do you guys think?
Coleman 2305QB - dry weight 5020 1 side
Keystone Bullet 269RLS 5150 dry - 1 side
Keystone Crossfire 251BH - 4300 dry no slide
Thor Shadow Cruiser 240BHS - 4730 dry 1 slide
Crossroads Sunset Trail ultra lite 239bh 4822 dry 1 slide
heartland xlt sd 241bh 5280 dry 1 slide

Look at their max weight. Fully loaded for a trip you will most likely be at the TT max weight.

But again like others have stated add the tongue weight to your payload and the TT max weight to your max tow rating.
Aimcat
Explorer
Jul 20, 2017
I loved our trailer. But it just took one weekend in it with our 3 small dogs in their little kennels, and I wanted something bigger. Lol!
Takamine
Explorer
Jul 20, 2017
We went with a Keystone Springdale 2600TB, which I think is similar to the Crossfire 2510BH. We love it, but everyone has different preferences. We moved up from a popup, so ours feels like a mansion. The lack of a slide will make things more cramped than one with a slide, but it does reduce the weight of the unit.
Aimcat
Explorer
Jul 20, 2017
These are the ones we are considering currently - what do you guys think?
Coleman 2305QB - dry weight 5020 1 side
Keystone Bullet 269RLS 5150 dry - 1 side
Keystone Crossfire 251BH - 4300 dry no slide
Thor Shadow Cruiser 240BHS - 4730 dry 1 slide
Crossroads Sunset Trail ultra lite 239bh 4822 dry 1 slide
heartland xlt sd 241bh 5280 dry 1 slide