First time post - please be kind :-)I'm in the market for my first travel trailer, coming from a pop-up camper. I plan on towing with a 2011 F-150 v6 EcoBoost with tow package (rated for 9600lbs), so I'm trying to make sure I don't try to pull something too heavy.I've done some research. In the floorplan I'm leaning towards, the Keystone Bullet 272BHS is the lightest by at least 500 lbs when compared to almost identical floorplans from other manufacturers.Are Keystone weight measures accurate? I know all trailers will end up a little heavier by the time you drive off the lot, but the shipped weight for Keystone Bullets seems exceptionally light.Also, is my F-150 reasonable to pull the Bullet?Thanks for any advice!Lee

Lots of Bullets being towed by half ton trucks. Another brand that is exceptionally light for the length is the Coachmen Apex. This will likely be my next TT unless we go to a fiver. Thanks!Jeremiah

Watch your max cargo limit. My 2011 F-150 E-boost 4x4 has a max cargo of 1411 lbs, according to the sticker on the door.We pull a 5000 lb dry weight, 6200 lb loaded scale weight, 25 ft Dutchmen TT with no difficulty.

Can you tow it? Maybe.Do you have the tow package on the F150?What rear end ratio do you have?Standard cab, extended cab, or crew cab?How many people and how much gear do you plan to haul?As rbpru said, watch your payload. 1/2-ton trucks run out of payload before running out of towing capacity.You'll need a weight distribution hitch, sway control, and a brake controller.Real weights are 300-500 pounds heavier than the "brochure" trailer weights. Mundane things like batteries, propane, and options add up.BTW - love my Ecoboost for towing!

Go to the dealers lot and look for the sticker on the RV, it will show the weight as it left the factory. Then you can work the numbers out from there.

We have a 2014 Bullett bunkhouse 32 feet from bumper to hitch. We use to tow it with a 2012 F-150 V-8 rated for 7700 I think. It towed it ok and I'm sure your EB will do fine. It is one of the lightest TT we could find with 4 bunks for all our kids. We upgraded to a F-350 6.7L diesel as we bought a TT to fit our truck. We love the trailer but we were always worried about weight, what we could take, had to leave storage tank empty. Your EB will do fine just a few more things to worry about.

Keystone Bullet - Is it really lighter than everything else?

MorMJS
Explorer
Apr 07, 2016
I just brought home my 2016 Keystone Bullet 272BHSWE today. Yellow sticker on the door said 5370lbs. I'm pulling with 2500 dodge diesel and this thing tows nice. A lot nicer than my previous trailer, I feel it has to do with the wide spaced axles of this Bullet.
RavensFan24
Explorer
Apr 06, 2016
My Premier was lighter on the yellow sticker than in the brochure by 200lbs. I had a 26' 2008 Keystone Springdale that weighed as much as my 30' 2015 Premier.
jerem0621
Explorer II
Apr 06, 2016
Mike Up wrote:
Myself, I'm leary about buying a laminated trailer. Seen so many delaminated trailers on the dealers lot when new, at the campgrounds, and on the road.

I would go smaller for the bit heavier Stick and Tin models and not have to worry about delamination.

After all you really aren't saving any real weight in most circumstances. They put in smaller holding tanks, lighter duty frames, smaller propane tanks, and then are only saving around 500 to 700 lbs lbs. Load less, bring less water, and you may not really need an Ultralite camper.

I still lean towards sticks and tin myself... but I have found that some construction isn't laminated fiberglass and wood. Adzel construction isn't the old fiberglass over luan.. Its fiberglass over adzel... zero chance of rot, mold, mildew etc.

Here is the model that my wife and I are considering

Apex 288bhs

50 gallon fresh water
35 gallon gray
35 gallon black
31 ft 2 in overall length
4882 lbs UVWR with 2118 lb cargo capacity
7000 lb GVWR

Not bad capacities at all and totally half ton towable.

Thanks!

Jeremiah
temccarthy1
Explorer
Apr 06, 2016
We have a 2014 Bullet 285RLS, the body is 30.5 ft long and weight is 5650,tongue weight 650... That includes propane and battery, but not WD hitch which weighs 100. We pull it with a 1997 Expedition, 5.4 V8 which is same frame as F150 and it pulls fine. We have used it one season and it is top quality! Have not had a single thing go wrong or not work. Have also seen only positive reviews on this sight on Bullets. So I agree light doesn't have to mean poor quality! Buy a Bullet!
Mike_Up
Explorer
Apr 05, 2016
Myself, I'm leary about buying a laminated trailer. Seen so many delaminated trailers on the dealers lot when new, at the campgrounds, and on the road.

I would go smaller for the bit heavier Stick and Tin models and not have to worry about delamination.

After all you really aren't saving any real weight in most circumstances. They put in smaller holding tanks, lighter duty frames, smaller propane tanks, and then are only saving around 500 to 700 lbs lbs. Load less, bring less water, and you may not really need an Ultralite camper.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Apr 05, 2016
When we were looking to buy we found the bullet line to be one of the lightest. Most were 5-800lbs lighter than comparable trailers. We ended up buying the tt in our sig. It's 35' from tongue to tail and only weighs 6400lbs delivered, loaded with all options. For a tt of that size with 2 large slide outs and 2 kitchens, it is very light. Loaded with a lot of junk its 7600lbs with 920lbs on the tongue.

Most will associate light weight with a lack of quality and low durability but we haven't found that with this trailer. It is solidly built and we've had no issues in 3 years and many miles.
goducks10
Explorer
Apr 05, 2016
I wouldn't worry about the truck, I'd worry about how they got a 30'9" TT to only weigh 5400lbs dry.
razehm
Explorer
Apr 05, 2016
We have a 2014 Bullett bunkhouse 32 feet from bumper to hitch. We use to tow it with a 2012 F-150 V-8 rated for 7700 I think. It towed it ok and I'm sure your EB will do fine. It is one of the lightest TT we could find with 4 bunks for all our kids. We upgraded to a F-350 6.7L diesel as we bought a TT to fit our truck. We love the trailer but we were always worried about weight, what we could take, had to leave storage tank empty. Your EB will do fine just a few more things to worry about.
bid_time
Nomad II
Apr 05, 2016
Go to the dealers lot and look for the sticker on the RV, it will show the weight as it left the factory. Then you can work the numbers out from there.
mbopp
Explorer
Apr 05, 2016
Can you tow it? Maybe.
Do you have the tow package on the F150?
What rear end ratio do you have?
Standard cab, extended cab, or crew cab?
How many people and how much gear do you plan to haul?
As rbpru said, watch your payload. 1/2-ton trucks run out of payload before running out of towing capacity.
You'll need a weight distribution hitch, sway control, and a brake controller.
Real weights are 300-500 pounds heavier than the "brochure" trailer weights. Mundane things like batteries, propane, and options add up.

BTW - love my Ecoboost for towing!