ztbird
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That trailer isn't much different from my Rockwood 2104S, just a little longer and has a bunk house. My post history has extensive details on weights/hitch and getting shit to feel alright while driving if you want to go read them, but they're not my final and up-to-date numbers.I keep trying to find lighter and lighter trailers. I am listening to everyone. I have made several cuts. I went from 5850 pounds to 5146 ( I had the dealer go and take a picture of the label and it says 5146). I also reduced the size from 28 to 23-24. I had a shorter one, but I was told it's better to go with less weight and not as much length.
https://www.bestrv.com/New-Inventory-2020-Keystone-RV-Trailer-Bullet-243BHSWE-8160659?ref=list
I'm using a 10k/1k equilizer, tongue weight with battery and 2x 30lb propane tanks (full) is 614lb (~4800lb total unloaded trailer wieght). Fully loaded to camp (dry water tanks) I'm at around 5300lb on the trailer and 700lb tongue (subtracting the EQ hitch, weighed with it on but not engaged), a hair under 10k GCVWR. It drives a little bouncy with the trailer attached but even when Semi's have passed me on 65 mph 2 laned-no divider roads, I was able to keep it in my lane. I keep it to a MAX of 62-63 mph in perfect conditions. If it starts raining or the crosswinds get above 10-12 mph, slow down a bit.
I would just go drive it around town and on the interstate with just you before you take your family on a trip so that you're used to it before you add the risk (read: stress) of spouse and mini-me.
Bonus note: whoever does the cooking for your family will love that L-shaped kitchen. I love cooking and I actually prefer the camper to my apartment (though mostly because it's a gas stove vs electric...).
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