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65aircooled
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Jul 12, 2014

Newbie with questions

Hi all,
I am new to this forum. My wife and I are looking to buy our fist ever TT, started looking at a pop up (too small for what we want to do) then redirected our search to a 22' hybrid, but I still don't like the idea of sleeping in a "tent" sort of speak.
I have found a 2006 KZ frontier 2809. Yes, I know it is quite a leap from first looking at a pop up, but, it seems to fit our needs better. We like to camp and travel a lot, so it just seems to make more sense.
My TV is a 2011 Toyota Tundra with a towing capacity of 9800#, I guess the capacity would be somewhat close to marginal, but still can tow the trailer safely. We have 2 boys, ages 8 and 10 so I figure size wise it would lasts us a long time with out the hassle and need to upgrade in the future, not to mention the added cost of doing so.
We plan to use this TT at least 8 times a year, and are hoping to make it to Yellowstone NP as soon as we can get a spot (very excited about that)

I want to ask the following:

1. Owners of a 2809, how likely are you to recommend this trailer to a newbie or anyone else for that matter and what is your personal experience with it ?

2. Does anyone here haul a KZ 2809 with a Toyota Tundra? If so, what are your thoughts regarding the set up? Do you have/need airbags?

Any other thoughts on this particular trailer and or set up would be greatly appreciated . We are going to see the trailer tomorrow and will try to buy it if we can agree on the price.

Thanks in advance
  • That's a cool rig. I believe it's 5500 lbs dry. add water, propane tanks, batteries, beer, groceries and junk. Plus 800 lbs of bodies firewood and junk in the bed of the truck your adden up fast. You'll be ok. I did that combination for 2 years but with a 150 rated the same. Just keep it slow and safe. Hills may need a down shift. I usto take steep hills in 2nd at 45-50. Overall you'll be ok in my opinion. Loaded you should be around the 80% mark for what the truck is rated for. I'd go for it. Thats a cool trailer. Your next post should be what to look for when buying a used trailer. I'd hate to see it full of hidden mold from an old leak etc. Have fun and welcome to the forum.