Prolite trailer- worth the extra $ ?
Hello we are about to make a decision on our first TT purchase but the wife an I are at odds as to which unit to buy. TV is a Tacoma access cab 4X4 with towing package so 6500 LB towing capacity 650 L...
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Thanks for all the reply's I'll try and answer everyone...
eDUBz - yes the last thing I want to do is get a TT and end up wanting a bigger TV, from what I read that is quite common.
Trackrig - I see your point about the narrow profile but these trailers are laid out very well and it dose not feel cramped inside. It's much roomier than the rpod 171 we looked at and that's a bigger unit. Also I'm 5'7" and my wife is 5'.
scbwr - at least half of the use of the TT will be without the wife when I go dirt bike racing, I will be loading the bike/gear/fuel in the truck so that's at least 350 lbs off the payload of the Tacoma right there. As far as off road, I mean gravel roads or fire service roads that take me to the race locations. They are sometimes steep, some potholes but not like I'm going 4X4 with the thing. The one concern is that the leaf springs an u-bolts are pretty close to the ground. Local dealer says they can raise it 3-4" for around $400, might consider doing that.
SoundGuy - I don't expect much difference in fuel consumption but maybe an easier towing experience due to the reduced wind resistance and lighter weight. I'm told owners of Prolights do not use any WDH and I can pick up the unit and move it side to side by hand if needed, might help where I sore it.
Dick_B and Ken56 - we both feel the Prolite has enough room and we are spring/summer campers so 95% of our time is spent outside the camper.
brookside - I feel the Prolite has superior build quality than the Wildwood and yes the roof on the Prolite looks pretty good.
Slate CM - thanks for the link but that sale is in Ontario on the other side of the country. I will drive 1000KM to get a trailer but not 3800!
To everyone saying go with what the wife wants lol, actually she is pretty easy going and says she would be ok with either even though she has her preference.
Thanks again everyone, we are complete rookies and it helps to get some experienced opinions. I'm glad no one has said "just get a full sized diesel".
Today I put a deposit on the new 2015 Prolite in Alberta that is selling for $20995. With the gap in price significantly reduced my mind is set on the Prolite. They had a buyer back out of the deal on it so I think it's good timing for us as we will not find one close to that price again. Now I just need to wait until I will be able to go pick it up, not about to have my first towing experience involve driving through the rocky mountains in the middle of winter! I may also look at the cost of having it shipped to me vs. picking it up.
eDUBz - yes the last thing I want to do is get a TT and end up wanting a bigger TV, from what I read that is quite common.
Trackrig - I see your point about the narrow profile but these trailers are laid out very well and it dose not feel cramped inside. It's much roomier than the rpod 171 we looked at and that's a bigger unit. Also I'm 5'7" and my wife is 5'.
scbwr - at least half of the use of the TT will be without the wife when I go dirt bike racing, I will be loading the bike/gear/fuel in the truck so that's at least 350 lbs off the payload of the Tacoma right there. As far as off road, I mean gravel roads or fire service roads that take me to the race locations. They are sometimes steep, some potholes but not like I'm going 4X4 with the thing. The one concern is that the leaf springs an u-bolts are pretty close to the ground. Local dealer says they can raise it 3-4" for around $400, might consider doing that.
SoundGuy - I don't expect much difference in fuel consumption but maybe an easier towing experience due to the reduced wind resistance and lighter weight. I'm told owners of Prolights do not use any WDH and I can pick up the unit and move it side to side by hand if needed, might help where I sore it.
Dick_B and Ken56 - we both feel the Prolite has enough room and we are spring/summer campers so 95% of our time is spent outside the camper.
brookside - I feel the Prolite has superior build quality than the Wildwood and yes the roof on the Prolite looks pretty good.
Slate CM - thanks for the link but that sale is in Ontario on the other side of the country. I will drive 1000KM to get a trailer but not 3800!
To everyone saying go with what the wife wants lol, actually she is pretty easy going and says she would be ok with either even though she has her preference.
Thanks again everyone, we are complete rookies and it helps to get some experienced opinions. I'm glad no one has said "just get a full sized diesel".
Today I put a deposit on the new 2015 Prolite in Alberta that is selling for $20995. With the gap in price significantly reduced my mind is set on the Prolite. They had a buyer back out of the deal on it so I think it's good timing for us as we will not find one close to that price again. Now I just need to wait until I will be able to go pick it up, not about to have my first towing experience involve driving through the rocky mountains in the middle of winter! I may also look at the cost of having it shipped to me vs. picking it up.
