What travel trailer should I buy?

[Rinn69]

I want to be able to take my motorcycle with me so I will be starting a cargo to camper trailer conversion soon.

Have you checked out tnttt.com ? TONS of info there !!!

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[Deleted member 1634]

Very nice! I just got my truck and am in the market for a tonneau cover. So, naturally, my eyes went straight to your cover. What brand/model is it? How do you like it?

For the tonneau we were using a Truxedo Deuce. A really nice and useful cover. We've actually upgraded to a topper and the tonneau is for sale if you're interested. haha

Here's my post about it: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/wts-truxedo-deuce2-tonneau-cover-supercrew.6479/

 

[PAUL J CAIN]

Have you checked out tnttt.com ? TONS of info there !!!

Thanks

 

[THuffRanger]

So a few recommendations from someone that is towing too big of a trailer.. definitely don’t go over 22’ and stay under 5000 lbs dry. Our trailer is 5800 dry and 7550 gvwr. 23’ Completely stock it towed the trailer “ok” with weight distribution bars and cooper 10 ply tires it helped a ton. Although towing still isn’t enjoyable. It’s just too big of a trailer for the truck. We’re temporarily living in this Forest River Evo so we don’t regret getting it but I think we will end up downsizing once we get a house and want a trailer for camping and traveling.

So a few recommendations from someone that is towing too big of a trailer.. definitely don’t go over 22’ and stay under 5000 lbs dry. Our trailer is 5800 dry and 7550 gvwr. 23’ Completely stock it towed the trailer “ok” with weight distribution bars and cooper 10 ply tires it helped a ton. Although towing still isn’t enjoyable. It’s just too big of a trailer for the truck. We’re temporarily living in this Forest River Evo so we don’t regret getting it but I think we will end up downsizing once we get a house and want a trailer for camping and traveling.

We are looking at a Palomino xle puma. 4800uvw and 6500gvwr 24 boxed and 27 total length. Do u think it is to much for my Ranger? I will only be pulling no more than 2 hours away from home.

 

[MTB-BRUH]

We are looking at a Palomino xle puma. 4800uvw and 6500gvwr 24 boxed and 27 total length. Do u think it is to much for my Ranger? I will only be pulling no more than 2 hours away from home.

We have since sold the trailer. It will be ok but you will have to be on top of it when trucks pass. It’s a bit white knuckle lol I have my CDL so I have lots of experience towing, it’s just too small of a truck and that size trailer hooked up to it is like a kite. I personally wouldn’t tow that trailer unless you had too. Next trailer we get will be around 18’ or so

 

[t4thfavor]

My trailer is 31' overall length and #5350 unloaded. I would recommend something smaller if you're not into white knuckle driving. I drove mine about 2000 miles so far around the flat, and not so flat parts of Michigan. The truck does fine as long as it's not windy. In the wind you have to be on top of your task, and paying attention to everything you feel.

 

[TBR17]

Honestly don't think you can go wrong with either of these Earth Roamers. Maybe they will do a mini version with a Ranger???

 

[THuffRanger]

Ok finally a subject I’m very opinionated about and have some experience with. Since 1982 I have towed pop ups of every size, hybrids, and travel trailers. I’ve towed with v8 club wagon, v8 bronco, v8 f150, and Ram 2500 ctd. Here is what I’ve learned.

1. Do not believe a car salesman or rv salesman about what you can tow. EVER.
2. I would not consider a trailer weighing much more than 50% of tow rating. Safety and vehicle durability prime considerations.
3. You are probably considering a unit larger than you really need (perhaps a wifely influence).
Shorter and lighter is preferable and safer in this case. And you will have more cushion for people and stuff.
4. I would look for something in the 7’ wide range and 18’-20’ long.
5. Trailers with 2 axles track better but weigh more.
6. A careful study of manufacturers tow ratings will prove this out. Look at things like trailer frontal area and steep grades in mountains, weight of passengers, tools, topper, hitch etc.

I’m selling my 07 ram in the spring and I hope to own a ranger. I’m considering a casita travel trailer. I do hope you find a great trailer and will able to enjoy your travels for a longtime.
Happy hunting.
Joe S.

How do you think the Ranger will tow a single axle travel trailer? 23 ft or under?4,200 lbs. I’m worried about the sway! I’ve been told to go with a dual axle but your adding more weight. What to do?

 

[THuffRanger]

We are "life time" towers of Travel Trailers, and are, in fact, along the gulf coast being a snow bird until it's safer to go back north. Even a 7' wide model is still wider than your truck mirrors and that's an issue. I'd also strongly suggest that towing above 4000lb dry weight of any TT is all you want. They tow like a para-sail when there's a puff of wind or 18 wheelers are around you. No fun, no fun at all. 7500 tow rating means nothing much when it comes to T.T. towing. A flat bed trailer hauling that weight is one thing, a TT is a different creature all together. Lots of nice models in your specified length well under 4000 lbs. The list is long and you probably already know most of them. We've had most of them. The Rockwood GeoPro/E-Pro is quite nice, but way over board on techie stuff that has proven somewhat a nuisance to most of their owners. We love ours.

Do you you have any trouble on sway with your Ranger? Just trying to decide on a single or dual axle.

 

[sbreech]

How do you think the Ranger will tow a single axle travel trailer? 23 ft or under?4,200 lbs. I’m worried about the sway! I’ve been told to go with a dual axle but your adding more weight. What to do?

Under 23 feet and under 4200 pounds and single axle? We have zero issues pulling an 18'3" NuCamp Tab 400 Boondock coming in at 2947 pounds (dry weight) with a tongue weight of about 330 pounds.

 

[t4thfavor]

How do you think the Ranger will tow a single axle travel trailer? 23 ft or under?4,200 lbs. I’m worried about the sway! I’ve been told to go with a dual axle but your adding more weight. What to do?

my prior trailer was a Forrest river 207bh which was 20‘, single axle, and 3500# dry. It towed without any trouble at all.

 

[Skeezix]

This is the one that I would like to get...
https://dunesport.com/12_foot_toy_hauler.php

 

[D Fresh]

Honestly don't think you can go wrong with either of these Earth Roamers. Maybe they will do a mini version with a Ranger???

Earthroamer is right next door to me. You're looking at close to million dollars worth of vehicles in that picture.

The vast majority of us here could never afford an Earthroamer.

 

[Big Blue]

Hi Dan,

Quite ugly in shorts in the summer....Sign

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. retired

Got nothing on my knobby set. That's why I'm not a shorts person.

 

[Floyd]

How do you think the Ranger will tow a single axle travel trailer? 23 ft or under?4,200 lbs. I’m worried about the sway! I’ve been told to go with a dual axle but your adding more weight. What to do?

The Ranger is ideally suited to tow exactly what you describe.
Single axle trailers are not more prone to sway than tandems
It simply requires a slightly different setup which includes a level to slightly down angle at the tongue and adequate tongue weight (12 to 14% of trailer weight)
The addition of a friction antisway device will greatly improve stability, but only after the setup is done properly without it.

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