Looking for a small trailer

[LYH]

Hello,

We are a family of 3 (myself, my wife and a 1.5 yo daughter) are looking for a used ( 2-5 yo) lightweight trailer for a cross country trip this coming summer. We will be towing with a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The trailer should hopefully be not longer than 16-17 ft, gross weight of less than 4,500 lbs and will have a queen bed, bunk beds and a dinette. I was doing some searches online but couldn't find anything that matches this description. It is usually a dinette that turns into a bed, or all of the above but in longer and heavier trailers ( 20 ft and above...)

Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

LYH

[LYH]

Thank you all for the great comments and sugggestions. I am new to this forum and was pleased to see so many replies.

Now back to our issue, the story is a bit more complex. The idea is to sell the trailer after approx. 3-4 months (when we complete the trip)as we are planning on leaving the country for a while. Since we don't want to pay for depriciation of a new trailer we were thinking of buying an older model (~2010-2014).

Also, I like the idea of a smaller and lighter RV ( 16- 18 ft) and building a folding bunk bed for our kid might just be the solution we'll end up going for if we want to stay in the smaller size region.

Since we were thinking of buying and selling, we thought about buying a used 16/19 Airstream Bambi. From what wev'e heard, these guys tend keep their value pretty well and are of generally higher quality. The question is whether they are worth the 30-40K of the average asking price? Also, are there other lightweight/ small/ good quality models we should look for before comitting to an Airstream...?


Thanks for your help, this is a great community!.


LYH

[JIMNLIN]

http://www.allencampermfg.com/Up-to-29--Travel-Trailers.html
More to looks at.

[cbshoestring]

TwinTurbo wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:

TwinTurbo wrote:
Check out the KZ Spree Escape 196S. It has a queen bed, bunks and dinette skide with a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. My wife's Pilot pulled it fine.

And unfortunately very little CCC, typical when the maufacturer artificially attempts to keep the trailer's GVWR no greater than 3500 lbs.

Sure, but the OP will have to compromise given the tow vehicle. Also, belive it or not, it's entirely possible to go camping without thousands of pounds of stuff.

Our KZ Sportsmen Classic 170 has about 900 lbs of payload. We are loaded with chair, pie-irons, grilling grates, electric griddle, spare camp stove, laterns, packed kitchen, etc...I take what I need with no fear. Last weigh in...3200 leaving me 300 to spare.


I think the spree196s (because of the slide) is in the 500-600lb neighborhood. Very doable for a small family. My BIL rented one...he had an 8 yr old at the time of the trip. His wife packs EVERYTHING for that boy (afraid he might get bored). They were still under weight.

[cbshoestring]

Worry about weight...do NOT get hung up on legnth.

A realistic legnth of 20'-25' is doable, with your requirements, within your weight limitations. My BIL rented a Spree 196s. They are nice trailers...if member serves me right they gross out at about 3500.

[seaeagle2]

Check out chalet takena 1860BH it has full size not queen.

[Alabama_Jim]

Walk around queen bed is in the 175 White Water Retro by Riverside. It is also in the 195. The 175 is 18 feet and has what you described. The 195 has all but is a little heavier and is 24 ft. with a separate toilet and shower. Take a look on their website to see it the Retro, that looks 1960 style is good for you.

[TwinTurbo]

SoundGuy wrote:

TwinTurbo wrote:
Check out the KZ Spree Escape 196S. It has a queen bed, bunks and dinette skide with a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. My wife's Pilot pulled it fine.

And unfortunately very little CCC, typical when the maufacturer artificially attempts to keep the trailer's GVWR no greater than 3500 lbs.

Sure, but the OP will have to compromise given the tow vehicle. Also, belive it or not, it's entirely possible to go camping without thousands of pounds of stuff.

[SoundGuy]

TwinTurbo wrote:
Check out the KZ Spree Escape 196S. It has a queen bed, bunks and dinette skide with a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. My wife's Pilot pulled it fine.

And unfortunately very little CCC, typical when the maufacturer artificially attempts to keep the trailer's GVWR no greater than 3500 lbs.

[Olli]

Take a look at Jayco Jay Flight SLX 174BH. I know, this is longer and CCC of 570 lbs may not be enough for a cross country trip, but checks some of the boxes on interior items without getting too heavy. Even if you leave the dinette out, your trailer would be over 17', maybe closer to 18'.

[TwinTurbo]

Check out the KZ Spree Escape 196S. It has a queen bed, bunks and dinette skide with a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. My wife's Pilot pulled it fine.

[xteacher]

R-Pod 176T

This R-Pod has the features you're looking for. The queen bed is a tip out off the back of the trailer. I think this is the one of the only ways you're going to get all the features you're looking for.

[fla-gypsy]

Good luck, you'll need it

[westend]

A queen bed and bunks, laid longitudinally, with a dinette are impossible to fit in a 16-17' trailer.

[SoundGuy]

LYH wrote:
We will be towing with a 2006 Honda Ridgeline. The trailer should hopefully be not longer than 16-17 ft, gross weight of less than 4,500 lbs and will have a queen bed, bunk beds and a dinette. I was doing some searches online but couldn't find anything that matches this description.

Shouldn't that tell you something? :W

There are plenty of small trailers out there but the math just doesn't work well at all when you want to include both a walk around queen bed at one end of the trailer and bunk beds. Modify your requirements to a bed that runs laterally across the width of the trailer and your chances improve immensely, the Coachmen Apex Nano 185BH being one such example. Remember, when towing any full height trailer this just isn't about weight but rather the significant effects of wind resistance at highway speeds. Believe it, that little Ridgeline will be working it's heart out, particularly when you also throw in significant upgrades and howling headwinds that you're sure to encounter on any long distance road trip. If this isn't acceptable then the harsh reality is you need more truck. 😉

[Bumpyroad]

check out the ascend line, IIRC they had something with bunk beds and queen.
bumpy