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Re: Jayco Jayflight SLX
A few things that we very important in our search for a trailer, in addition to how much we could pull and the truck's payload... 1. Size of water tanks (especially if you plan to dry camp!) 2. Size of fridge 3. Storage - both inside and out of trailer 4. Construction Materials used (wood frame v aluminum frame, etc) Once you figure out the price point, weight you're aiming for, and how many it can sleep, it helps to have a few other things to check off that list to narrow down the search. SO many options out there!584Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for some help finding new camper
Sorry I don't have more suggestions for you! Are looking for something with a GVWR of 5,000 or a dry weihgt of 5,000? From the researchIe did before purchasing a trailer, I can't think of too many non-hybrids that will fit what your are looking for at a low weight.396Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this truck and trailer combo safe??
TrailerTraveler1 wrote: For what it's worth, we love our Lance 1685 and tow it with an 06 4 Runner, which is not ideal, but it is what it is until we get a new truck in a year or so. Thanks for the info! I think we will be going with the Lance 1685. Now, we just have to figure out where to buy. We are in So Cal, if anyone has recommendations!466Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this truck and trailer combo safe??
PaulJ2 wrote: I just bought a Lance 1685 new last fall and have not had a chance to camp in it yet, too much cold and rain. Stated on the inside yellow tag says: Weight from factory with propane tanks full and fresh water tank full but black and grey empty is 4071. That leaves 1429 lbs for added cargo. I noticed that fresh water tank is just forward of the axle and the waste tanks are behind the axle. But I tow with a 3/4 ton PU with 1000 lbs in the bed. Also may stop by Death Valley in Feb. Did you do some research on Lance b fore your purchase? It seems to be a product with good materials, but sometimes bad workmanship, from what I've read on the Internet. However, it seems like shoddy workmanship is a problem with just about all different trailer manufactures. I really love the features and floor plan of the 1685 for our family.466Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this truck and trailer combo safe??
I have a Grand Cheokee with a V6 and recently tried towing a 1685 from Castaic to Frazier Park. I had it mostly loaded 4100 lbs at the CAT scale. It didn't have any problems. My tongue weight capacity is 620 lbs and that day it was 600 lbs. The 1685 seems to be a nicely balanced trailer and is easier to tow than I had expected. I have more stuff in it at the moment, but it still handled the breezy weather without a problem going across hwy 138 yesterday. California has a 55 speed limit for vehicles towing trailers, and my V6 JGC seems to go along nicely between 55-60. Whether your vehicle came with the factory tow package or not might make a big difference- the JGC would be rated to tow 3500 instead of the 6200 with tow package. I'll probably will know more tomorrow as I'm heading to Death Valley, probably by way of Trona. At the moment I've only driven the Grapevine and the 138. Thanks, hearing about your personal experience really helped! We are looking at buying the Lance 1685 next month :)466Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this truck and trailer combo safe??
MFL wrote: I would be curious what truck you have? It seems a truck with nearly 1,700 lbs payload, would have a higher tow rating than 6,200. It must be a full size 1/2 ton, with a small engine? The numbers do indicate it will work for that trailer. Jerry It's a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. 4.7L V8 Flex Fuel180Views0likes0Comments
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