Need Advice On Buying A Travel Trailer

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Check out the Rockwood Mini lites or Flagstaff TTs !!!
Rockwood Mini 2511 weights in @ 5000 dry !!!

You're recommending a trailer that will exceed the Ridgeline's towing capacity!
If the Ridgeline's towing capacity is only 5000lbs, why would you recommend a trailer that's DRY weight is already at the Ridgeline's max?

[AlaskaErik]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Check out the Rockwood Mini lites or Flagstaff TTs !!!
Rockwood Mini 2511 weights in @ 5000 dry !!!

OP would never be able to tow that with a Ridgeline. I'm surprised you would even suggest it.

[Rozinbag]

I truly want to thank all of you who have responded. Lots of very good information and advice. You have really helped to educate me regarding my desire to go from a motorhome to a trailer. Since my Ridgeline is rated at only 5000 lbs, I realize that I need to downsize big time and we are okay with that. The "boss" and I don't RV as much so I feel confident that we would be able to adjust to a small trailer (now all we need is the go-ahead from Milly our 15 lb dog). At least now, thanks to this forum, I am now armed with a bit of knowledge.
Thanks again for all your help; there is strength in numbers--- Rob

[Wolverine 1945]

I was NOT recommending the 2511,,, I was just saying that the 2511 was 5000 dry
Other Rockwood Minis way less !!!

[itat]

Rozinbag, how about something like this Geo Pro G19FBS?

The website claims an unloaded vehicle weight of 2962# so I’d think a loaded and ready to camp weight of a little over 3600#.

If you could live with downsizing that much, check around here and some Rockwood dealers to see if you can determine what it would really weigh. Figure on 600-700# above the weight on the sticker on the side of the trailer.