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Minor_Threat
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Oct 07, 2016

Lightweight trailer research/shopping

I've been researching trailers for a few months now and really like the dual slide option that leaves the center living area more open. Also, an outdoor kitchen was a big plus for us.

Initially I thought the Keystone Passport 2770RB checked all the boxes but had trouble locating one in Southern CA. Then I came across the Rockwood 2607A but found that it's been discontinued as of this year.

The more time my wife had to think about those two, the lack of permanent beds became a concern and it makes sense since we have a 7 & 13 year old that usually want to bring a friend camping.

I came across the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 282BHS. This seems perfect for us with a GVWR of 7675lbs. I did notice there is a rebranded version offered by Heartland as Sundance XLT 292BH.

Are there other trailer recommendations with similar specs?

Our needs:
Well constructed
Under 8000 GVWR
2 bunks in addition to master bed
Dual opposite slides

Our wants:
Power tongue jack/stabilizers
Non-spinning entertainment center
Ladder w/roof access
Outdoor speakers/TV mount
Outdoor kitchen

Not ever owning a TT there are probably convenience items/necessities we are missing so please chime in. Thanks for any guidance folks.
  • Minor Threat wrote:
    Under 8000 GVWR
    That shouldn't matter at all. Only the (real) dry weight, and how much you're going to put in it. What does it matter if the GVWR is 10000, if it weighs 6500 and you're going to load 1000? Although, if there's a lot of difference between your loaded weight and gross, it may ride a bit rougher. But given how manufacturer's tend to stretch weight ratings, that would be unusual.
  • Dick_B wrote:
    Do you really want an outdoor kitchen? Why? Some RV's are so small that they don't have room inside for a kitchen but, to me, an outside kitchen is only of use under perfect conditions; not too cold/hot, not buggy, not windy, etc.


    Honestly, I could take it or leave it. If the floor plan is a fit and it happens to have it I see a win.
  • Do you really want an outdoor kitchen? Why? Some RV's are so small that they don't have room inside for a kitchen but, to me, an outside kitchen is only of use under perfect conditions; not too cold/hot, not buggy, not windy, etc.
  • Check out the Rockwood 2304DS. Does not have an outdoor kitchen or bunks but the huge indoor kitchen makes up for it. We love ours!
  • Our last TT had Lippert power stabilizers,a feature I did NOT want on another TT. I find a cordless drill makes short work of setting the manual stabs and they're more stable.