Hi all. I just got a 2020 XLT Max with the Xtra Heavy Duty tow option and the XLT Off-road package with the intention of towing a travel trailer, and I'm looking for some advice, or some confirmation that I'm making the right decision on the right size trailer to buy. I've been researching and reading different threads on this forum, as well as some RV forums before I pull the trigger on the camper. I don't want to end up with the wrong set-up, something that is difficult or squirrelly to pull and takes the fun out of traveling. I'm coming out of a class c motorhome, so pulling a travel trailer will be new to me, and though I have pulled cargo trailers and boats, I'm pretty sure a camper will be a somewhat different beast.
I am currently looking at two brands of trailers, a Rockwood Mini-lite 2204S https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/rockwood-mini-lite/2204S/5172 or the Gulfstream Geo 23CB
I am leaning toward the Rockwood, simply because it's lighter and shorter and will give me more wiggle room for extra gear I can take along, but the other one--at 3 feet longer-- is attractive for the extra living space. I will be getting a WDH, and the two dealers I've talked to both seem to have very good experience/knowledge and good customer service ratings so I'm confident they know what they're doing as far as setting things up. Most generally, it will just be two of us traveling with 3 large dogs in the Exp with maybe a cooler or a bit of gear that I'm estimating at around 650lbs. Any input you could give me as far as best length, weight, etc. would be most welcome. I am not dead-set on these two trailers, but they're the ones I've found so far that I like the best as far as warranty and quality. Also, if anyone has any tips on good towing mirror extensions, as well as anything else I might need to be a happy camper that a newbie wouldn't think of right off the bat, lol.
I am currently looking at two brands of trailers, a Rockwood Mini-lite 2204S https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/rockwood-mini-lite/2204S/5172 or the Gulfstream Geo 23CB
I am leaning toward the Rockwood, simply because it's lighter and shorter and will give me more wiggle room for extra gear I can take along, but the other one--at 3 feet longer-- is attractive for the extra living space. I will be getting a WDH, and the two dealers I've talked to both seem to have very good experience/knowledge and good customer service ratings so I'm confident they know what they're doing as far as setting things up. Most generally, it will just be two of us traveling with 3 large dogs in the Exp with maybe a cooler or a bit of gear that I'm estimating at around 650lbs. Any input you could give me as far as best length, weight, etc. would be most welcome. I am not dead-set on these two trailers, but they're the ones I've found so far that I like the best as far as warranty and quality. Also, if anyone has any tips on good towing mirror extensions, as well as anything else I might need to be a happy camper that a newbie wouldn't think of right off the bat, lol.