light weight options/specs

hohenwald48 wrote:


I wouldn't ignore the dry weight. In order to view the yellow sticker I have to drive all over the place and take a look at each and every possible trailer. Using the published dry weight I can get a pretty good idea while sitting in my chair looking on the internet. Logically, a trailer with a lower dry weight will also have a lower configured weight assuming the weight of the options is likely about the same regardless of the trailer manufacturer.

makes perfect sense to me.
bumpy

http://www.allencampermfg.com/Up-to-29--Travel-Trailers.html
Check out these small TTs.

I doubt you will find "fully heated" tanks on a small RV trailer.
I had a 27' trailer that had "heated" tanks. All they did was make a 4" hole in the floor for a 2" drain pipe above each tank for heated air from inside the trailer to flow down and around the tanks. The tanks had a plastic cover on the bottom and sides but was open at the top. Huge source of cold air into the trailer in the winter.

The trailer had two grey and a black tank. I closed of the holes in the floor and had my RV dealer encapsulate each tank with foam and a electric tank blanket under the bottom. We lived in this RV for seven months one winter with temps down to single digit and 40 mph winds. Nothing frozen.

thanks for the help thus far everyone. I'm not new to the world.. simply this site..

Tow vehicle is new F150 crew cab with 5.0. Most stories on here are folks wanting to tow 5K# with their '03 Escape 4cyl... Not my situation; I want my trailer to be as efficient (in all respects) as possible.

I will most certainly focus on the 'dry weight.' From the comfort of my couch it's the best way for me to narrow down my choices for further research; I completely understand my loaded weight will likely be an additional +/- 1K#

Heated Tanks- I'm expecting nothing better than electric heat tape/pads. No four seasons camping, but may see some fall outings that dip below freezing.

The trailer will be stored indoors and I've got a 10x10 door to work with (additional height once inside)and conservatively 25' depth.

Much thanks to those who have tossed out some manufacturer names...that's exactly what i'm after. There are simply too many manufacturers out there. Livin Lite had never ever crossed my radar; not sure I would've found them without someone dropping their name here!

My best find prior to posting here has been the Rockwood Mini Lite 2306.

Keep em coming guys. And thanks again.

sewicamper wrote:
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I want my trailer to be as efficient (in all respects) as possible.

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That's fine, but if you are thinking that "efficient" means that you hope to get better gas mileage with a 3500 pound, 19' camper vs a 5000 pound 24' camper, then you are likely going to be disappointed. The fuel consumption of the truck is going to be the same ( or nearly so ) with either.

I also have a 10 x 10 garage door .
Looking around the lance 1575 will fit .
an airstream ( bambi ) will fit .
certain airstreams double axle will fit .

Lowsuv wrote:
I also have a 10 x 10 garage door .
Looking around the lance 1575 will fit .
an airstream ( bambi ) will fit .
certain airstreams double axle will fit .

The LivinLite 21BHS will fit as well.

Have you looked at the Forest River line of R Pods. They have the bunks , the length, height, weight and most other requirements except the heated tanks. We have an R Pod 173 and have traveled all over the country for the last 3 years. We love it!! We've made a lot of modifications to make it better for our use. There is also an R Pod owner's forum that has a lot of info and helpful people. Here is the forest River site
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=173&Image=5054&ShowParent=1
Look at the R Pod 172 or 176 model.

Here is the address for the owner's forum
http://www.rpod-owners.com/

good luck

Vann

Also check out the smaller Fun Finders. Don't know if they come with heated tanks as an option, though.

Much thanks to those who have tossed out some manufacturer names...that's exactly what i'm after. There are simply too many manufacturers out there.

Their a lot of brand name but not a lot of manufacturers.

The good news is: there are many to choose from, so you have many options.
That bad news is: there are many to choose from, so it can take a while and a lot of legwork. :)

I spent the better part of about 18 months shopping, before I settled on mine. I did not want to buy something, only to want to sell it off in two years to get "what I really wanted". My suggestion, as you can imagine, is take your time. You'll know it when you find the one that's right for you.