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Re: Still looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable
MikeJulieGDImagine wrote: I'm not sure what your towing capacity is but Grand Design has 2 bunkhouse models in their Imagine travel trailer line, 2400BH and 2800BH, that have an 81 inch ceiling. We have the 2800BH and the ceiling height is one of things that attracted me to it. We tow it with a 2013 Ford Expedition EL. 7,800 lbs424Views0likes0CommentsRe: Still looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable
wing_zealot wrote: What does the yellow sticker on the door of your F150 say your max payload is? 1,830 lbs I think. Here's a truck I've been eyeballing for a while. http://www.glocknerofashland.com/new/Ram/2017-Ram-2500-c47b67940a0e0adf53250b5d40835661.htm If I could get the right trade and put a little cash with it and keep my finances amount under $10k I'd seriously consider upgrading trucks.254Views0likes0CommentsRe: Still looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable
IdaD wrote: If you find your options too limited you could offset a lot of the cost of a heavier truck with the value of your current truck. It's not like you're driving around a 15 year old beater that's not worth anything. Just food for thought. Limiting yourself to lightweight trailers or short local trips negates a lot of the value you get from having a camper to begin with, imo. It's not completely out of the question. I only have a few more payments left and I just rolled over 35,000 miles. Hate to get rid of it. I don't like having payments. I'll have about 75-80% saved up for the camper by spring time. Local dodge dealer has some new 2017 Ram 2500 crew cab, 4x4, 6'4" bed 6.4l gas trucks priced at $38k right now.247Views0likes0CommentsRe: Still looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable
I forgot to add, the speed limit is no higher than 60 mph between me and the 5 closest campgrounds I will frequent. Also, I will be the only person in the tow vehicle. My wife, kids, and dogs will follow in her new van. Hideout 27dbs 6500#, exterior 132", interior 81" Jay Flight 27bhs 6350#, exterior 135", interior 81" Passport 2670bh 5100# exterior 127", interior 78" Exterior heights are including A/C247Views0likes0CommentsStill looking, need tall interior, but half ton towable
I've been researching for a while now and it's looking like I'll be purchasing my first travel trailer in about 7 months or so. I'm running into issues however. I have 3 small kids so I will be buying a bunkhouse, preferably with a slide. I'm trying to watch my weight though. My tow vehicle is a 2013 F150 XLT ext cab 5.0 4x4 3.55 gears with tow package rated at 7,800 lbs. I purchased it new in March of 2013 and it will be paid off by the end of the summer. So I do not want to upgrade trucks as I don't want another truck payment. Here's my dilemma. I've found plenty of ultra lite 26ft bunkhouses (5000-5200# dry) within my price range, but they all have a 78" interior height. I am 78" tall. I'm not going to spend $23,000+ on a trailer that I can't stand up straight in for hitting my head on lights and things. I have found several models with an 81" interior height, but they are all 1500# heavier (6300-6500# dry). I won't be towing any more than 90ish miles, most trips less than 30 miles. The heavier trailers, loaded will be right at my trucks tow capacity. With a quality weight distribution/anti sway system like an Equalizer and a proper brake controller, should I worry about short distances at max tow capacity? I've also already upgraded to e load tires on my truck. The most I've pulled with it is about 4500# and it handled that like a dream. I have pulled travel trailers much heavier than what I'm looking at, but they weren't mine and they were with a 3/4 ton truck. Thanks in advance! *EDIT* If it helps the floor plan/models I've been looking at are the Keystone Hideout 27dbs (81" interior) and Jayco Jay Flight 27BHS (81" interior). One of the ultra lites was a Keystone Passport 2670BH (78" interior). This is the floor plan we like 26-27' bunkhouse with slide and outdoor kitchen.9KViews0likes24CommentsRe: Looking to purchase my first travel trailer
Thanks for all the responses! I might add that I've got a lot of experience with larger trailers, they just all belonged to family members. This will be the first one that will belong to me. I have also been eyeballing the Jay Flight 28BHS as it has everything we are looking for and will be a little more gentle on my truck than the other two models I mentioned. Thanks again!264Views0likes0CommentsLooking to purchase my first travel trailer
Hello everyone! I am relatively new to these forums, but this seems to be a good source for information. I am traditionally a pop-up camper guy, but am thinking of getting rid of my old Coleman Sedona and purchasing a brand new travel trailer. I am looking at two particular models from different manufacturers: a 2015 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE and a 2015 Keystone Hideout 27DBS. I really like both models and they are both within payload and tow capacities for my vehicle. My issue is, according to each salesman, their brand is better for several reasons. The Jayco salesman basically says the Keystone is garbage and the Keystone salesman (who used to sell Jayco for the other dealer) says the Jayco is overpriced and not any better than the Keystone except for a longer warranty. My question is, are there any significant structural or quality differences between the two brands? I'm not wanting a brand war as there are things we like about each unit. Both are within my price range, but one is a couple thousand cheaper than the other. Any insight on these two brands would be greatly appreciated!2.3KViews0likes10Comments
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