New to travel trailers. Seeking guidance
Hi everyone. While I am not new to camping I am new to the whole RV style of camping. My name is Jason. My wife and I are in the market looking to purchase a new (not used) tow behind travel trailer...
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I have a 2012 Tundra CM, 4x4, 5.7, tow, 4.30 gears, etc... As I'm sure you already know, you definitely have a trans. cooler with the tow package. When we were shopping for our TT, I was looking for a unit that had a dry weight (yellow sticker with full lp tanks) below 6k. Ours is a just below that number (2014 Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH - bumper to hitch 31' 11"), and we're not pack rats. I use an Equil-i-zer 4pt hitch with 1k bars. I tow in D with Tow/Haul on and use a Prodigy brake controller. I have no problems towing the camper up and down the Appalachian Mountains, and I feel safe as long as I watch my speeds and am aware of my surroundings and passing vehicles. You will feel the "suck in" and "blow out" when a semi blows by on the highway, but I have no sway. I tow around 62 mph, and I get about 10 mpg while towing.
You must have a brake controller. Get the Prodigy and the pig tail harness. It is plug and play. Make sure the ground is installed before stepping on the brake, even if by accident. Ask me how I know.
We pay $21/mo in central (Orange Co) VA for insurance.
We used RVDirect pricing in our negotiations, and ended up with approx 30% off MSRP.
You must have a brake controller. Get the Prodigy and the pig tail harness. It is plug and play. Make sure the ground is installed before stepping on the brake, even if by accident. Ask me how I know.
We pay $21/mo in central (Orange Co) VA for insurance.
We used RVDirect pricing in our negotiations, and ended up with approx 30% off MSRP.
