Newbie here Looking for a light weight TT for 5 suggestions?

Lwiddis wrote:
"My max towing is 9100" What is your TV's payload? Family of five but what do you plan to carry in the TV? $15k max will be difficult.

This is the real question. Max towing means nothing.

I don't think you're going to make it with your half ton. You're going to run out of payload before you will make it. Even 5 people in a 3/4 ton along with the TW will be a lot.

Let us know what the pay load is.

My experience is that the new generation 1/2 ton trucks do well with something in the 24-25 foot range weighing about 7,000 lbs MAX when fully loaded.

Having said that, I towed the trailer in my sig (35 ft, 8500 lbs max) for a while with my old 2007 Tundra with the 5.7 V8. I did "OK" but I knew it was a bit much for the 1/2 ton (even thought this trailer is advertised as "1/2 ton towable") so I upgraded to the 2500 Ram in my sig for extra margin and the fact I wanted to sell the Tundra at about 100K miles anyway to get the max value. Otherwise, I loved the old Tundra, best truck I ever owned. Hopefully the new Ram will be as good and reliable.

It all comes down to what you're comfortable with.

Might want to take a look at the Vikings. We looked at a bunch last year for 4 + dog. We didn't like the bunks and went with a different model but they do have them.



Viking 21 BH

A Lance 2185 would be a nice option but you would probably need to find a used one. Overall length is 25'8" and the GVWR is 6000 lbs. They are nice trailers and well built but price may be the limiting issue here. It only has a single U-shaped dinette but has 3 bunks and really a great layout for a reasonably sized trailer. Again, look for a slightly used one.

The trailers you are listing will be pretty tight for five if you plan to do more than just sleep in them. Something with a sleeper couch will be a good idea because setting up and breaking down the dinette as a bed gets old. Something in the 24 to 26 range would be nice. Personally, I would buy used for two reasons. First, you can get so much more trailer for the money. Second, you reduce your risk if you find that you don't like the trailer or just don't like camping and you need to sell. If you do like camping, you may want to sell and upgrade.

On length, unless you have storage limitations, there's value in going longer up to a point. Longer seems easier to work with in my opinion, but above a certain length can make the towing setup a bit trickier.

falconbrother wrote:

Are you looking to finance or pay cash? If you're going to finance then I'd spend a little more and get way more trailer for not that much more weight. You wouldn't want to be upside down on a loan and hate what you have. If you get something that really doesn't meet your needs then you'll be looking to trade up or quit camping all together. Get one and be done with it for a while. Don't waste money trading in a couple of years.

We plan on paying cash but wouldn't mind financing a little to be more comfortable.
Wildwood 201 bhxl is pretty cool!

I should add that I want to keep under 30 feet lol.. preferably 22ish

9100 is a comfortable range to work with. We bought a Coleman Lantern 262BH that weighs about 5500 dry. Super slide, sleeps more than what you need. My rating on the Suburban is 8200 and it tows fine. I'm more like 6500 at ready to go camping weight. That's still well under the 8200. For 5 people get as much trailer as fits into your budget and still well under the tow limit.

Are you looking to finance or pay cash? If you're going to finance then I'd spend a little more and get way more trailer for not that much more weight. You wouldn't want to be upside down on a loan and hate what you have. If you get something that really doesn't meet your needs then you'll be looking to trade up or quit camping all together. Get one and be done with it for a while. Don't waste money trading in a couple of years.

"My max towing is 9100" What is your TV's payload? Family of five but what do you plan to carry in the TV? $15k max will be difficult.