Smaller bunk house trailer recommendations

The new Blue Ox Sway pro is the only way to go. Easy on, easy off, no grease mess.

Trust me, I had a Husky Center line with cams before.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
Congrats on the new rig!!!

As for a wd hitch, that trailer may not have a lot of tw, but going with a Reese Dual Cam, Reese SC, or Equal-I-Zer 4 Way system can only help the tow experience. You probably would be fine with a side mounted friction sway control, but from what I understand it is highly suggested to remove it before backing up. The systems I mentioned have integrated sway control which do allow backing up. Blue Ox is a newer system that has a growing following. Anderson has a system that also has a following, but it isn't for higher tw trailer (you're fine there), and there is a couple different coupler styles it does not work with. So make sure you research it before buying....

Get a good brake controller, Tekonsha P2 or P3 I think it is.

Don't be afraid to practice with the new trailer in a large parking lot to learn the "quirks" of the new trailer if needed.

Some great suggestions. I'd like to add a recommendation for the Andersen Hitch. We are around 6,000 miles with that hitch and it works very well. We don't have a lot of tongue weight, but it works great for sway and bounce control. Very comfortable tow.

We have a Camplite 21BHS and it's been excellent. It is very durable, lightweight, and a nice layout. Tows great with our Ram 1500. We've taken it in the mountains in Arizona and Utah; driving from Florida. We've had this trailer for a couple of years and it's been terrific so far.

Camplite 21BHS Link

EDIT: Sorry, just saw you found your trailer. Congratulations!

Just be very careful of Rockwood. I dumped a 1 year old Rockwood camper to the fact it being in the shop more than not.

I'd check it with a fine tooth comb especially if it's used with no warranty.

Hope it all works out for you, congrats if it works out.

Congrats on the new rig!!!

As for a wd hitch, that trailer may not have a lot of tw, but going with a Reese Dual Cam, Reese SC, or Equal-I-Zer 4 Way system can only help the tow experience. You probably would be fine with a side mounted friction sway control, but from what I understand it is highly suggested to remove it before backing up. The systems I mentioned have integrated sway control which do allow backing up. Blue Ox is a newer system that has a growing following. Anderson has a system that also has a following, but it isn't for higher tw trailer (you're fine there), and there is a couple different coupler styles it does not work with. So make sure you research it before buying....

Get a good brake controller, Tekonsha P2 or P3 I think it is.

Don't be afraid to practice with the new trailer in a large parking lot to learn the "quirks" of the new trailer if needed.

Update:
Thanks to everyone that replied. We think we found our TT. It s a Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 used for a good value. It's large enough for us, but comes in a lighter package (empty about 3500lbs).

My next questions are:

What do I need for my 2012 Tundra 5.7L tow vehicle in the California Sierra Mountains

Recommendations for distribution hitch?

Sway control: electric or sway bar?

Other useful towing tid bits?

Cheers

I just purchased a 2015 Starcraft 19bhs, which only weighs 3800 dry. Very roomy with the bed slide and was the best trailer we could find that my Toyota Tacoma could tow. We are a family of four and it has plenty of storage. We paid $19,000 new
Sean

We ended up purchasing a kz spree escape e196s. The smaller footprint allows us to store the trailer at home without the added expense of off site storage and is easily pulled with our Nissan Titan that we can use for hauling additional cargo. It has a slide with a nice dinette and bunk beds for when we have guests with us. We traveled with a pop up for twenty years and this is a nice setup for the wife and I and the bunks are used for guests or for storage while traveling.

Look around and take your time. Have some fun at it and you will find something that meets your own personal needs.

I agree with the previous post to go shopping. Just be sure that the unit has what you want. Things that we considered was: Single axle, shower, stationary main bed, bunks, microwave and digital TV hook ups.

We went to our local "end of year model" RV show (IX Center) and found just the right one we wanted. You never know what one is the right one. Shop around, used or new. If buying used, check for water damage, tire wear, brakes and if everything works!

For reference we have: 2014 Salem Cruise Lite 195BH

Remember you can always modify it to make it what you want!

Sounds like everyone wants to put you in their Travel Trailer! They also seem inclined to spend your money on a new TT......I suggest you try places like Craigslist.com and look at lightly used units that work for your family, fit in your weight class and are easy on your budget. Bring the wife and kids on the shopping adventure! Gotta make everybody a Happy Camper!