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Aerodynamics of the front end of a travel trailer
I noticed a lot of companies advertise some of their trailers as fuel efficient models because they have a sleeker front end such as the Keystone Passport/Bullet or Dutchman Kodiak. Is there any advantage in fuel savings with these models? In the grand scheme of things, are they really any better than some of the more traditional campers? And if so, how much better?6.4KViews0likes19CommentsRe: Towing Question
Truck is a 2011 Silverado Crew Cab with the 5.3L and the 6 speed transmission. The truck has a 3.42 rear axle and also has the towing package with the transmission cooler. Owners manual states it is rated to tow up to 9,500 pounds. Since we have never done this before I really have no idea how much gear we'll pack along. I have a feeling we'll pack on the lite side as we tend to for other vacations but I just don't know at this point.219Views0likes0CommentsTowing Question
Question you guys might be able to answer. We have been looking at travel trailers for the past year and are getting closer to buying one. We were at the Hershey show this past weekend and found a few that we really like. A question that no one has been able to really answer for me is a weight issue. I have a 1/2 ton Silverado that is rated to tow 9,500 pounds. I want to stay well below that figure for obvious reasons. I tend to be a minimalist and don't need a lot of the frills and add ons that are on some of these trailers today. We have two young kids so we have been looking at bunk models. I found a few bunk models I like that are in the 4,500 pound range and 23-25 feet long. One dealer had the next model up with some more amenities priced less than some of the smaller trailers. Only issue was it weighed about 5,500 pounds empty and is 27-28 feet long. I really wanted to stay below 5,000 pounds (empty) and around 25 feet in length. I just don't want to get into a situation of having too much trailer and not enough truck. My question is, will I really notice going from a 4,500 pound trailer to a 5,500 pound trailer? Would there be a noticeable reduction in MPG or power? I've towed a landscape trailer with equipment on several occasions that I estimate weighs in the 6,500 pound range and had no trouble but I also don't have the wind resistance of a camper with that setup. Am I making too much of an issue over the added weight or not? Thanks4.4KViews0likes23Comments
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