Passport opinions please

For many previous posts on the Passport search this Forum for `keystone' then search the results for `passport'.

Dick_B wrote:
For many previous posts on the Passport search this Forum for `keystone' then search the results for `passport'.

Thanks. I'll try that.

As soon as I see "bunk house" and "1/2-ton" I worry.....

Your son needs to pay attention to the ACTUAL, yellow-sticker payload rating on the truck he buys. Half-tons, especially extended cab or crew cab models, run out of payload before hitting the max tow rating due to the passengers and gear people put in them. After crunching the numbers he may find himself looking at a 3/4-ton.

Even though it's mostly DW & me camping we looked at the 2400BH, I figured I could remove the bunks and add extra storage in their place.

The search will result in lots of comments about Keystone and Passport, for some reason, there has been a recent influx of people complaining about them...not sure why, they are a very popular unit. I think Keystone build great units.

In terms of this being 1/2 tow-able..certainly it is. This unit is around 26-27 feet long and dry weight around 4700, say 6000 max loaded. No reason a 1/2-ton cant pull that.:h I pull that same length and weight with no issues..Beware of the weight police...:R

For winterizing, most newer trailer come with a by-pass valve near the pump so you can take directly from the pink anti-freeze jug rather than wasting lots of jugs poured into the fresh water tanks. If not, it's really easy to install one. Many folks use the pressure blow out process with an air compressor, but for our Canadian winters I prefer the "pink" anti-freeze to be sure.

Good luck to your son, I am sure they will enjoy that trailer.

I know this post is old but I figured I'd reply in case there are any others looking for the info.

We have a 2015 Passport GT 2400BH and love it. After one season of camping in it we don't have any major issues. We had a screw fall out of the plastic skirting around the wheels and we had an improper screw on the door latch that was scraping the door everytime you opened or closed it. Both issues fixed by the dealer.

Only complaints I have about the trailer are:
- There are no power outlets in the dinette area. I'm hoping to ad one this spring.
- Queen mattress in front bedroom is very cheap/thin/uncofortable. Added 2" thick memory foam to make it better.
- Winterizing is more difficult than my previous Jayco. You have to climb in cabinet under rear bunk to get to hot water heater bypass and you have to remove a panel next to front bed to get to water pump.
- no ladder to get in top bunk

I tow with a 2012 Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 V8 and heavy duty tow package and have had no issues pulling or stopping the trailer. In comparison to our old unit the 2400BH is longer and taller so I do notice the headwinds and crosswinds more. MPG's varied between 9 and 15mpg with an overall season average of 12 here on the roads in Michigan.

Oh.... forgot to mention the Flojet water pump does not come with a winterization kit.

You need to purchase the FloJet - 1/2" Hose Barb Elbows, a 1/2" hose clamp, and 10ft of clear hose and make your own. This pump uses quick disconnect fittings and it takes just a few seconds to hook the hose to the water pump so you can draw antifreeze right from the bottle during winterization. Total cost of parts online was $12 :)