Smaller Trailer, with big features, ideass?
Currently have a 40ft 5ver, pulling with 1 ton duelly (see Sig) Downsizing, want travel trailer around 30ft +/- with large bath and washer dryer connections, that can be pulled with a 1/2 ton P/U. ...
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The problem with a half ton is the large variations in cargo capacity.
My F-150 has a max cargo of 1411 lbs; there are some with more, and a few with less.
In theory I could tow a 9500 lb TT with 1200 lbs on the tongue; with just me in the cab. :) :)
My 5000 lb. dry weight 25 ft Dutchmen TT crosses the CAT scales at 6200 lbs, with 750 lbs of that on the tongue when loaded for the road. That leaves only a bit over 650 lbs. for two adults, a large dog and camp gear in the cap covered bed.
Anything over 5000 lbs dry is really better served with a 3/4 ton.
Small is in the eye of the user. We found all we needed in a 25 footer. If we had the grandkids it would be a different matter.
Good luck
My F-150 has a max cargo of 1411 lbs; there are some with more, and a few with less.
In theory I could tow a 9500 lb TT with 1200 lbs on the tongue; with just me in the cab. :) :)
My 5000 lb. dry weight 25 ft Dutchmen TT crosses the CAT scales at 6200 lbs, with 750 lbs of that on the tongue when loaded for the road. That leaves only a bit over 650 lbs. for two adults, a large dog and camp gear in the cap covered bed.
Anything over 5000 lbs dry is really better served with a 3/4 ton.
Small is in the eye of the user. We found all we needed in a 25 footer. If we had the grandkids it would be a different matter.
Good luck
