7800 pounds is the max my husband's 2007 dodge pickup will tow. At least that is what the manual says. We don't want to reach the max pulling weight. Combined our family weighs 600 pounds but why does that matter? We won't be riding in the travel trailer while it is being pulled. We don't plan on taking long trip with the camper. Maybe 500 miles at the longest. We are planning on buying a sway bar package.
We put money to hold a Jayco 287bhsw for a week while we think about it. The show/sale price was $19900 and with tax and tow package is came out to around $22,000. I am happy with the trailer as I have always heard Jayco was a great brand of trailers. We came home to do some more research and discovered that Jayco isn't the only manufacturer that makes their trailers with plywood instead of particle board. For the price the Jayco is barebone compared to springer and wildwood. No outside kitchen, less cabinets, no hydraulics on the storage under the bed, no electric jacks.
Yes a slide is something we really want. Do these things break often? If so how much does it cost to fix after the warranty expires? I'm sure this camper we plan to keep at least 5 years. As the kids grow up we know our needs will change. This is why I am asking is it is important to buy a good brand of trailer or one that has more features we like.
I will research a Shasta. I have never heard of those. And also a winnebego
