Lightweight non-hybrid TT that sleeps 7-8 people?
Does anyone know what is the lightest weight hard wall travel trailer on the market today that can sleep up to 8 (family of 2 adults, 5 kids)? And how is the quality? Thanks!
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You probably can, I just don't think you're going to enjoy the experience. Do you have the I6 or V8? What is your gear ratio? Keep in mind that your kids are growing, and their need for more "stuff" will grow with them. That means more weight.
Our X20E is in that size range, but I would hate to stuff 8 people in it! We're pretty close to our tow capacity. As I said, it tows nicely in Wisconsin, but I certainly wouldn't tow through mountains with this combo. And I wouldn't take more people than the 3 adults that ride in the truck now. As it is I move all cargo into the trailer so as not to eat up the trucks cargo capacity.
I understand the desire to keep your current truck. Its probably paid for, like ours. I'm not replacing it for a couple of years yet just for that reason. It works for us but I am under no illusions that its "ideal". When I replace it, it will be with a 1/2 ton PU or a 'Burb. But I think if you can't replace the Envoy, you'd be better off sticking with the pop-up.
Our X20E is in that size range, but I would hate to stuff 8 people in it! We're pretty close to our tow capacity. As I said, it tows nicely in Wisconsin, but I certainly wouldn't tow through mountains with this combo. And I wouldn't take more people than the 3 adults that ride in the truck now. As it is I move all cargo into the trailer so as not to eat up the trucks cargo capacity.
I understand the desire to keep your current truck. Its probably paid for, like ours. I'm not replacing it for a couple of years yet just for that reason. It works for us but I am under no illusions that its "ideal". When I replace it, it will be with a 1/2 ton PU or a 'Burb. But I think if you can't replace the Envoy, you'd be better off sticking with the pop-up.
