Which models should I look at
We are looking for our first travel trailer and feel overwhelmed by the search. Would love some suggestions on which lightweight models we should look at. Needs to sleep 5+ GVWR needs to be less ...
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SoundGuy wrote:SoundGuy wrote:
For a family of 5 I'd agree but an adult couple alone would likely not load anywhere near that much into a trailer, in my own case even 1000 lbs being sufficient. However, this depends on what we mean by UVW - the fancy brochure UVW or the much heavier UVW listed on the trailer's weight sticker, as it left the factory. My reason for wanting a trailer offering in excess of 1500 lbs of CCC isn't because I'll ever use all this capacity but 1) because excess capacity makes up for this differential between these two UVWs and 2) because it means the axle / tire capacity will offer just that much more buffer between what the trailer actually weighs loaded & ready to camp and it's rated GVWR.Terryallan wrote:
Totally agree. I will NEVER load 1500lb into my TT. When it goes to the mountains. I load well under 1000lb in it. It may get close to 1000lb for a beach trip, as we need more stuff. In fact, It gets lighter every year. If we don't use something. It comes out. Just this year. I took out 2 beach umbrellas, and a portable fridge. Last year I took out 4 bag chairs, and a folding chair. But I want the carrying capacity, Just in case.
After all. Lucy might see some rocks she wants.
Now why does this sound so familiar? :W
something about a "Long Trailer"?
