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Re: Ford Expedition 2012 EL Limited 31 foot Trailer
We purchased a Jayco Jay Flight 26BH last year. We absolutely love the trailer. It has a front bedroom with a queen bed and a rear bunk bed, with the bottom a full-size. It has no slide so it can get a little crowded if you like to spend more time in the trailer than the outdoors, but that saves weight and money. Don't pay attention to the website for dry weights. They list the bare minimum (for that class)which in some cases excludes AC, Large refrigerator, oven, awning, etc. I would add an additional 300-500 lbs to any brochure weight unless looking at a premium class trailer which doesn't have a lot of "options." As far as towing with a 1/2 ton I will give my 2 cents. 1/2 ton SUVs and trucks are a lot more capable than they used to be 15 years ago, but they are still 1/2 ton vehicles. My Yukon XL can safely tow our fully loaded trailer (~6,000 lbs) but I sure know it is there when I hit any incline or head wind. I would not want to pull anything heavier. I have severe 3/4 ton envy. But that's just me! :) Don't give up on the trailer dream because you don't have a truck. Just find a lighter trailer you can safely and confidently tow! Happy trails and good luck with the purchase!392Views0likes0Comments
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