The plan (approved by the CEO/Wife) is to sell the pop-up trailer and pruchase a regular travel trailer. We are 2 + 1 pooch, amd we are looking for something in the 20' range with a decent bed, no additional bunks or permanent beds necassary.
I've spotted a used 2006 Fleetwood Pioneer 190FQ with a front queen bed. it also has a 3 burner stove and oven, a full bath, and a seperate nook (seperate from the front queen bed) which are also on my list. The specifications state a 3700 pound dry weight.
I was initially trying to find something in the 3000 pound dry weight, but it's been hard to find something in that weight that has the options I'm wanting (especially a 3+ burner stove and oven).
This 3700-ish dry weight seems to be about the average of what we've seen. Any longer trips would be made as dry as possible, shorter weekend trips would likely be weighed down a little more. The Xterra has a 2" Nisstec AAL lift, I have the wiring and brake controller installed, and will be installing a secondary tranny cooler in the spring and am pondering timbren's or air bags as a possible requirement also. I will also be purchasing a weight distribution/anti-sway hitch.
My only concern is to make sure I do not abuse my Xterra, but from what I've read and seen here it seems as if towing a trailer this size and weight (sensibly) should not be a real issue.
Yes, I've searched and read most of the travel trailer threads here, but since there does not look like their has been a new one today (yet) I thought I'd start one. Any experianced based advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, and have a great weekend all.
I've spotted a used 2006 Fleetwood Pioneer 190FQ with a front queen bed. it also has a 3 burner stove and oven, a full bath, and a seperate nook (seperate from the front queen bed) which are also on my list. The specifications state a 3700 pound dry weight.
I was initially trying to find something in the 3000 pound dry weight, but it's been hard to find something in that weight that has the options I'm wanting (especially a 3+ burner stove and oven).
This 3700-ish dry weight seems to be about the average of what we've seen. Any longer trips would be made as dry as possible, shorter weekend trips would likely be weighed down a little more. The Xterra has a 2" Nisstec AAL lift, I have the wiring and brake controller installed, and will be installing a secondary tranny cooler in the spring and am pondering timbren's or air bags as a possible requirement also. I will also be purchasing a weight distribution/anti-sway hitch.
My only concern is to make sure I do not abuse my Xterra, but from what I've read and seen here it seems as if towing a trailer this size and weight (sensibly) should not be a real issue.
Yes, I've searched and read most of the travel trailer threads here, but since there does not look like their has been a new one today (yet) I thought I'd start one. Any experianced based advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, and have a great weekend all.