Best LIGHTWEIGHT trailers...... GO!

I would look at Winnie,at least on line. I love mine. it would be big for you, but I know they make some nice lite wt. trailers. Most anything 25 ft. and under will do. Shop and compare
Bobby

Typical forum responses. This is why people don't like forums. A simple question leads to a bunch of criticisms and useless answers. It's always the same whether it's guns, trucks, campers etc.

For me, I have access to and regularly use a Forrest river micro lite 23lb. It's not the cheapest of the light weight trailers and it's not the most expensive. For the cost it seems to have come with some of the nicer features, and has required no warranty work after two years. The finish is holding up well after sitting in the Florida sun for two years. I would recommend it but I'm sure someone will chime in with how horrible Forrest river products are.....whatever.

By everyone's standards on this site you can't tow a lawn trailer with a half ton truck. I have a half ton truck and don't plan on changing. I owned a 3/4 ton before and I would not go back for the type of driving I do. Trucks are expensive enough and people seem to think "just change trucks" which is not a viable option for most.

Do your own research on your trucks towing capabilities and decide on your own comfort level. Be realistic. Personally I don't want to be at the max ability of the truck.....even though I've recently been considering it.

For half ton trucks that seems to put us at a general maximum length 25ish ft plus or minus a few. I'm also in the market for a new model and am leary of anything with a dry weight of over 5000 lbs. and won't go over a trailer max capacity of 6500 lbs.

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Is that why he said Thank You after my comment?

Boon Docker wrote:
The OP is looking for advice on a lite travel trailer, not advice about a tow vehicle. :S

Surveyors are fairly light.

The OP brought up the truck and modifications to the truck so the truck related comments are on topic.

You have to build a foundation before constructing a building. In order to advise on a trailer the capabilities of the truck should be established first so the OP doesn't deceive himself.

The max cargo is derived from a number of issues. The engineers derived these numbers from the various accessories, engine and power train.

I suppose if one really wanted too, you could turn it into a copy of Ford's Big Foot.

My point is, adding an upgrade or two may improve the ride but it does not change the truck's basics.

I find the biggest drawback to my "Lite" TT is the inability to walk on the roof. I would imagine they have corrected that by now.

I dunno about that axle statement. I was recently surprised to see the variety of different GAWR for F150s. However, almost all of them have the same axle. It appears the GAWR is based off some other component: springs, brakes, wheels, tires, etc. All of which can be upgraded.

The OP stated he was willing to do mods on the TV to increase the weight rating.

I pointed out there are things you can do the improve the drive and handling but you are stuck with the frame and axel ratings.

As for the best light weight TT, it is like the best dog or best shotgun etc. it depends on what you are going to do.

I love my Dutchmen Lite, we have towed it over 30,000 miles in 4 years. But I would not take it off road, winter camping, or non-electric camping for any length of time. There are better TTs that are designed for that type of usage.

You have to know what your camping goals are then pick the equipment that allows you to do that.

I would say the average run of the mill TT is designed for the family of four to take with these three options in mind. 1. A full hook up KOA or other such campground for a week or two. 2. Park to park travel every few days, knowing you will dump tanks when leaving. 3. Weekend or other short term adventures throughout the summer with electric.

As Handye9 pointed out floor plan trumps all else. It is there no matter what other mods you make or add.

Perhaps the OP can give us an idea of their camping goals.

“Help maybe but clearly this is how the world turns thee days.”

OP makes it close to impossible to suggest any TT when he won’t reveal...for a reason known only to him...the capacities of his truck other than engine size. No GVWR, no payload, no weight he will carry in the truck, no usual number of persons and pets camping with him, whether he wIll use RV parks or boondock. Yet it’s “...how the world turns...” and it’s our fault. Baloney!

We need more information, as already mentioned. What is the towing capacity of your truck? Payload? Number of people? Typical miles towed to campground?

With more information, we can give you better choices.