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As title states, in the market for a small bumper pull, 20 ft or smaller. Curious as to experiences some of you have had with certain brands. Looking into Dunesport, but have warned a few times to stay away. Not against converting a new cargo either, just depends on cost, versus one already finished. Post up pics if you got them, give me some tips. Tow rig is a Ford Expedition, with a 5.4 2wd.
http://www.vrvtoyhauler.com/
Might be buying a Fun Mover soon and will be selling mine, but I'm in So.Cal.
The Shop
Buddy of mine had a new tundra that got sickly heading up to fast farms with less then 20 000 on the truck. He wasn't very happen when the roll back finally got his truck and trailer back.
Paw Paw
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=181&Image=507…
There are many half ton towable trailers out there.
We have settled on a Hyperlite XLR 27HFS- these are specific built toy haulers, not trailer trailers with wooden framing turned into a toy hauler.
That little 20' VRV I have is around 3000 dry and 4500 fully loaded. I could not imagine doubling that and towing any amount of distance. Sure it might be rated for it, but your brakes, suspension, engine, mpg will all suffer for the worse.
Yes 7,000 is a lot of weight, but drive careful and take your time you'll be fine. Stabilizer bars help. I've pulled a trailer from WI to Alaska and back twice..one of those times 1500 miles of it was on snow covered roads. Never had a issue but a lot of it comes down to driving ability.
Pit Row
That said, any half ton truck should be able to tow up to
To each their own though, just from my experience, I wouldn't be comfortable towing that with 1/2 ton.
Paw Paw
I've pulled 10K with my 1997 V6 explorer. Engine/transmission didn't mind nearly as much as the squishy shocks.
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