Looking for similar floorplan? Double bed + dinette

[chemando]

Hi. New to the forum but have been lurking for a while.

Currently have a pop-up but looking to move to a hardwall TT. We are tying to find a short trailer (~17' total length) with a floor plan that had a double bed and a dinette that converts to a bed.

The Bigfoot 25B175FB is pretty much what we are interested in. However its a little bit heavier than I want and fairly expensive.

I have a V6 Tacoma which has a max tow capacity of 6400 lb but I figure would be more realistically limited to about 3400 lb based on max tongue weight an extra margin of safety.

The dry weight of the Bigfoot is listed as 3275 lb. And once loaded would definitely exceed 3400 lb.

Bigfoot Floorplan

Any other suggestions for a trailer with similar layout but a bit lighter and less expensive? The Airstream Sport 16 is similar and lighter but just as expensive.

Airstream Sport 16

[chemando]

Jayco Jay Feather 165 floor plan would work too. But I havn't been able to find anyone that makes manufactures this type of floor plan anymore. I think 2012 might have been the last year for the Jayco 165.

[chemando]

http://www.roulottesprolite.com/english/evasion16.htm

This Evasion 16 looks like a nice trailer and would work for the type of layout week are looking for. I will have to do some research on price and availability.

[travelnutz]

Yes, the Lance Trailers are excellent quality and light too but they are pricey (if that's a concern) as real quality isn't cheap! We only buy the higher quality RV's as we learned many years ago. This is our 51st year of extensive RVing so we sure do know the difference in RV's.

Most people/Americans and maybe Canadians too have big ideas until they see the final price out the door and then their big ideas (quality RV's) usually starts to crumble away.

[seaeagle2]

Check out Chalet Takena

[chemando]

Seems like I might have to step up to a bit longer trailer in order to get what I am looking for. There are a lot more options in the 19' category.

Sure would be nice to find something a little bit shorter though to make storing the trailer easier.

[chemando]

travelnutz wrote:
I know of 2 models of Jayco Jayflight SLX TT's that fit in well below your goal and are larger (roomier) than the BigFoot you mentioned. The Jayco SLX 185RB and the SLX 195RB models. Both are single axle and designed for pulling with a crossover SUV or a minivan with engine size from 3.0L to a 3.8L V6. Jayco is a family owned huge company located in Middlebury Indiana and been making RV's since 1968, gives a 2 year bumper to hitch warranty, and has a very good reputation. They have been #1 in travel trailer sales for the last 9 straight years.

The 195RB has a N/S front walk around queen bed w/privacy curtain, rear bath w/tub & shower, actual doored good size wardrobe, lots of storage cabinets, side dinette, fridge, microwave, 19.5' floor length, 8'7" exterior ht, interior ht of 73", unloaded wt of 2800, hitch wt of 280, cargo cap of 700 or 3500 lbs GVWR, 26 gal freshwater, 15 gal gray, 9 gal blk, 6 gal HW htr, patio awning, and a lot more.

The 185RB is 1' shorter and has an E/W queen bed and unloaded weight of 2610. The same as the 195RB otherwise.

Price is but a fraction of the Bigfoot price.

Thanks for the response. I think they would both be a bit long for me. I currently park my pop up in a parking pad at my house. My back alley is pretty tight and I am not sure if I could manoeuvre a 20' trailer into my parking pad.

The Jayco's do look like a good trailer. I noticed they have decent GVWR ratings. Some of the light weight trailers out their these days seem to have way undersized axle ratings.

[chemando]

FrankShore wrote:
Take a look at Lance Travel Trailers, they're made great, lightweight and are pretty much bullet proof! They've been in business 50 years and offer a 2 year warranty!

Link to Lance

Thanks. Have been thinking about the 1575 but its bit longer than I want at 19' 6". Would be a perfect layout and has lots of room with the superslide.

The Lance 1274 HTT would have been perfect but it was discontinued a few years ago.

[chemando]

Tom Trostel wrote:
Have you looked at the Escape 17. Made in B.C.

Escape

My parents actually have a 17B Escape. Its a great little trailer. I think a 17B would be great but my wife was hoping to get a permanent double bed plus dinette. The 17A layout works but doesnt have a bathroom.

The Escape 19 is a perfect layout but a little bit longer than I want at 19' 6".

If I don't find anything else I will probably order a Escape 17 or 19.

[chemando]

janstey wrote:
Check out the R-Pods from Forest River. My in-laws have one and love it! Short trailers like your are looking into with low weight. Some even have slides.

Yeah, a few of the R-pod floor plans would definitely work. However my current pop-up is a Forrest River Flagstaff and build quality is horrendous. Not sure if I would go back to a Forrest River product.

[chemando]

Bumpyroad wrote:
my Ascend has double bed and front dinette at 17 ft weighing about 3500 lbs. the 19 footer is a better layout however.
bumpy

Looks like a nice trailer but even the A171RD is getting a bit longer than I would like at 20' 4".

[dadmomh]

Rockwood Mini Lites? Maybe something interesting there. We've had 2 Rockwood trailers and very pleased with both...no headaches with either. Would be what I'd consider mid-range in quality and pricing.

[FrankShore]

Take a look at Lance Travel Trailers, they're made great, lightweight and are pretty much bullet proof! They've been in business 50 years and offer a 2 year warranty!

Link to Lance

[travelnutz]

I know of 2 models of Jayco Jayflight SLX TT's that fit in well below your goal and are larger (roomier) than the BigFoot you mentioned. The Jayco SLX 185RB and the SLX 195RB models. Both are single axle and designed for pulling with a crossover SUV or a minivan with engine size from 3.0L to a 3.8L V6. Jayco is a family owned huge company located in Middlebury Indiana and been making RV's since 1968, gives a 2 year bumper to hitch warranty, and has a very good reputation. They have been #1 in travel trailer sales for the last 9 straight years.

The 195RB has a N/S front walk around queen bed w/privacy curtain, rear bath w/tub & shower, actual doored good size wardrobe, lots of storage cabinets, side dinette, fridge, microwave, 19.5' floor length, 8'7" exterior ht, interior ht of 73", unloaded wt of 2800, hitch wt of 280, cargo cap of 700 or 3500 lbs GVWR, 26 gal freshwater, 15 gal gray, 9 gal blk, 6 gal HW htr, patio awning, and a lot more.

The 185RB is 1' shorter and has an E/W queen bed and unloaded weight of 2610. The same as the 195RB otherwise.

Price is but a fraction of the Bigfoot price.

[xteacher]

Here are a couple that may work:

Palomini 180FB

Palomini 179RDS

I towed a similar weight TT with a Tacoma and a good WDH.