Mallard vs. Coleman
Greetings, I'm considering either a Mallard M27 or a Coleman 2605RL. Both floorplans are pretty much identical, even though I haven't gotten a straight answer on the box lengths. My main concern i...
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tsampsel wrote:
Thanks for the info! I appreciate the non-visceral replies... Looks like I have a couple choices. Go with a smaller trailer (sub-optimal for the woman and 2 60lb. Texas black dogs) or consider increasing the axle ratio or just getting another vehicle. Anyone have any experience with the axle thing?
First and foremost, I genuinely applaud you for being thoughtful and receptive to those who are trying to offer perspectives and experience. So many on these boards come looking for respondents to affirm their poor set-ups and run for the hills as soon as anyone raises concerns (which, I think, is part of why some of the responses are sometimes as visceral as they are). Good on you for trying to have a safe and sturdy set-up!
As for the axle thing, I won't speak to that, as there are many others on here who are much more mechanically inclined than I. The only thing I would say is that you want to make sure, if you are trying to reconfigure your current vehicle, that you are absolutely certain of everything that is included in the Max Tow Package. Axle ratio is certainly part of it, but in many cases there are other differences as well. Your towing and payload ratings are always limited by the weakest link in the chain (which may be tires, axles, axle ratios, wheels, brakes, engine, etc...). If you upgrade one of the links but there is another elsewhere that is left untouched, your system may still fall short.
Good luck!
