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Discussion in 'Towing' started by Sidponcho, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    Sidponcho

    Sidponcho [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking at small campers. No pop ups. What do yall pull will with your 4x4 Tacos? Mine has the 4.0
     
  2. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    Dctaconny

    Dctaconny Well-Known Member

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  3. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    TRACKER54

    TRACKER54 2017 TACO 4X4 OFF ROAD ACCESS CAB BARCELONA RED

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    2017 TACO 4X4 OFF ROAD ACCESS CAB BARCELONA RED
    3inch suspension lift kit "TUFF Country", TRD PRO Front grille,Bug deflector/vent shades, Trailer controller, Snug top shell SS (COLOR MATCHED) FRONT WINDOW FOLD DOWN, BLACK OAK 20 inch LED CREE light bar (front bumper), WeatherTech floor mats, MOTO METAL "LINKS" CUSTOM 17 INCH WHEELS, BFGOODRICH 17 INCH KO2 TIRES, HI/LOW/FOG "LUMEN" H11XHL C-G7S CONVERSION KIT LED LIGHTS. FOX 2.5 FS RESERVOIR REAR SHOCKS-DSC, HYPERTECH SPEEDODOMETER CALIBRATOR, WHITE KNUCKLE SEMI-GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT/DOM TUBE ROCK SLIDERS 15 DEGREE ANGLED UP. PIAA BACK-UP LIGHTS.TMJ FRONT ROCK CRAWLER BUMPER, 10,000 LBS SMITTYBILT SYNTHETIC ROPE WINCH, WITH WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL,MOUNTED INSIDE (UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE). SIDE BUMPER ROCK LED LIGHTS. ANYTIME REVIEW CAMERA - SWITCHED TO INSTRUMENT PANEL.
    16 foot scamp trailer. pulled up to 8000 feet elevation. no problem. sleeps three with shower inside stove large refer toilet flushing a/c heater with propane heater SCAMP CAMPERS>4.0L 1900lbs dry weight!
    Lightweight Travel Trailers & Small Campers - Scamp Trailers

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  4. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:08 AM
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    airsavage

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    4000lb 19 foot. Works good for the 3 of us

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  5. Aug 5, 2018 at 3:16 AM
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    relkins0413

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    Starcraft Satellite. Basically a knockoff of the R Pods. Dry weight of 3100lbs. Pulls very wel with no WDH or sway control.72DA034B-C75A-42C5-9F07-93CBBF1DC3F3.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 5, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    Sprig

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    Give a little more info as to what you are looking for. Going to use it mostly for weekend trips, multi week trips or? How many people do you need it to sleep? What other requirements are you looking for in a travel trailer?
     
  7. Aug 8, 2018 at 5:57 AM
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    huachuca

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    Another Scamp owner - Mine is a 19'. Have pulled it cross country multiple times, tows great @ 12 mpg, sleeps 4, around 3.5K w/all our gear plus 3kw genset, 110 qt cooler and extra spares for camper & truck. Below pic was boondocking site in southern Utah last year.IMG_4840_zpssw50ijaz_13e681db17a93c40bf3cbd920b2cd37a489eb427.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    EF

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    Keystone 27.5ft 4,400lbs dry one slide out. Towed 2018-current and just did an Albany, NY to cape May, NJ run. 7 hours. High heat. No issues.

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    Old set up:

    Sunline 25ft 4,100lbs dry no slides. Towed 2009-2018

     
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  9. Aug 8, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    Hikergal

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    Tow package factory installed
    I just picked up this R pod 177 with dry weight 2700 and it towed 400 miles from Ohio to TN great. Hardly knew it was behind me and this was my first towing experience. It is all I need for hubby and two dogs as it has the R dome attachment which adds some living space. Love it so far! Resized_20180807_143525.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    TacoTrooper

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    2013 TRD Sport DCSB 6-spd manual
    are you running air bags?
     
  11. Aug 9, 2018 at 1:06 AM
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    Sidponcho

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    Thanks for the replies so far. The Scamps are interesting
     
  12. Aug 9, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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    relkins0413

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    No airbags, but I do have an AAL.
     
  13. Aug 9, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    TRACKER54

    TRACKER54 2017 TACO 4X4 OFF ROAD ACCESS CAB BARCELONA RED

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    2017 TACO 4X4 OFF ROAD ACCESS CAB BARCELONA RED
    3inch suspension lift kit "TUFF Country", TRD PRO Front grille,Bug deflector/vent shades, Trailer controller, Snug top shell SS (COLOR MATCHED) FRONT WINDOW FOLD DOWN, BLACK OAK 20 inch LED CREE light bar (front bumper), WeatherTech floor mats, MOTO METAL "LINKS" CUSTOM 17 INCH WHEELS, BFGOODRICH 17 INCH KO2 TIRES, HI/LOW/FOG "LUMEN" H11XHL C-G7S CONVERSION KIT LED LIGHTS. FOX 2.5 FS RESERVOIR REAR SHOCKS-DSC, HYPERTECH SPEEDODOMETER CALIBRATOR, WHITE KNUCKLE SEMI-GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT/DOM TUBE ROCK SLIDERS 15 DEGREE ANGLED UP. PIAA BACK-UP LIGHTS.TMJ FRONT ROCK CRAWLER BUMPER, 10,000 LBS SMITTYBILT SYNTHETIC ROPE WINCH, WITH WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL,MOUNTED INSIDE (UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE). SIDE BUMPER ROCK LED LIGHTS. ANYTIME REVIEW CAMERA - SWITCHED TO INSTRUMENT PANEL.
    The one that I posted is 1900 lbs dry weight, all fiberglass. No seems on the top to leak! SCAMP 16 foot. Had it delivered to So. Cal. $19,000- delivered.
     

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