beemerphile1 wrote:cythraul wrote:
...We're five persons (me - 175 lbs, wife - can't disclose this but average, and kids -- 42, 51 and 65.)...
Based on this information I would have to say you cannot safely tow either of these trailers. The gear required for five people plus the weight of those people pretty much rules out any trailer that has plumbing, refrigerator, heating, etc.
When we tow it is just the two of us and 2,000 pounds of trailer behind us. You need to find a trailer that is under 1,000 pounds empty. A trailer like that will only be a bed on wheels.
Keep in mind that the weights listed are for a base trailer that is almost never sold. Add a battery, propane, and a few accessories and the empty trailer can be 500 pounds more than the advertised weight.
Another option would be a utility trailer and load it with tents and gear.
Thanks for the great advice!
We went to see a few used one. One of the rep I talked to said he weighted the used trailer so the advertised weight is the right one, including a full propane tank and all.. but indeed that does not include food, gear and bodies. :)
I just found a lighter trailer, the starflyer 8:
http://www.starcraftrv.com/camping-trai ... loorplans/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs)1,185
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs)200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)1,800
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs)615
Looks very interesting. I've made my wife promise to keep cargo as lean as possible. Now I just have to find a Starflyer 8 with electric brakes and a fridge. I don't care about the furnace and plumbing. It's seems pretty hard to find as people seems to get it quite bare. I found a used one and the guy includes a Coleman and a standalone fridge.. :)
Sorry it's in french but the pictures speaks for themselves. :)
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As for ther utility trailer, I got a nice one, plus a basket:
But it's a half day work to pack and load all this. The pop-up tent trailer seems so easy compared to our current way... Half, if not more, of the gear is permanently in the trailer. All we need is some linens, food and off we go! :)
2007 Vibe 1.8L Automatic 185K, B&M 70264 Transmission Cooler, Custom 2" hitch receiver.