What kind of camper do you have?

Anyone think I'll have any trouble towing this with a 2007 TRD Sport AC w/tow package:



2017 Keystone Hideout 175LHS

Dry weight: 3160
GVWR: 4445
Hitch Weight: 460
Length: 21'

Thanks!

 

You can tow it...but more important, can you stop it? watch your payload weight....My tacoma has a payload of 1,169# pounds. Payload would be your loaded hitch weight plus your passengers and gear that's inside your truck. My loaded hitch weight of camper is 600# pounds. My wife,dog and Myself weigh 400# pounds so that leaves 169# pounds for anything else I put inside my truck cab or bed. Find out what the max payload weight is on your truck. It may be less then mine because you have 4x4

You will definitely fight the wind resistance with the design of the front end of the hideout. youl need a good weight distribution hitch,brake controller and possibly a rear leaf upgrade or rear airbags to handle the hitch weight when your loaded up to prevent sag.

If you properly equip your tacoma to tow it you can definitely do it safely if you stay within your max hitch weight and payload weight,but mountains will be a challenge.

ask the dealer if you can test tow it before you buy it.

 

Please post all the specs to the trailer your interested in towing...and like I said above,you gotta watch your payload weight and hitch weight

 

I love my Ride Rites!

 

Thanks so much for your input. I live in Montana, so I thought that one might push me out of my comfort zone since I will deal with some inclines. I am definitely going to get a good WDH and trailer brake controller. Do you think something like this might be more doable?:

2016 KZ Sportsman 16BH
Dry Weight: 2263 lbs
Dry Hitch Weight: 343 lbs
GVWR: 2800lbs
Length: 17'2"

I think I would feel more comfortable pulling this, and it would still meet my families wants/needs.

 

oh ya...your tacoma will love you for that choice. Also KZ already accounts for your full proapne and battery in their hitch weight. I had a dealer weigh one for me with their scale. Im looking at the 19FKTH sportsmans classic toy hauler it's 2,530 dry
But I have to special order one to get a/c in the wall like I want.

 

We finally sealed the deal! 2017 19FKTH sportsmans classic toy hauler

 

Great looking setup Mr Blazze Go have fun and Happy Camping

 

thanks man...I can not believe the deal I got...now we gotta get the rv port built to store her under to keep her in good shape

 

Very nice!
Just one thing, you might want to put that rear leveler up before you take off

 

I will lol...thats just a photo of me backed up to it but not hooked up. Picking up Friday after WD hitch gets installed

 

It will probably be one of the longest weeks of your life lol

 

An Airstream 19' Bambi...

 

I think I'm going with a used Casita SD 17'

Seems like a good starter, and they have great resale values.

Do you guys think wd hitch and airbags are necessary?

 

I can't find a new or used Casita or Scamp in my area to even look at.

 

There aren't many. I'm basically buying blind across country.

 

Just picked up this 2017 KZ Sportsman Classic 16BH

 

Congratulations.
So you went with the new model year.
In you previous post you mentioned a '16.
Nice trailer!

 

How did you decide on this brand/model? I'm looking for something similar.

 

FWIW...I have the 2014 KZ Sportsmen Showstopper 242BHS, and I couldn't be any happier. The KZ's are a very good brand, and at the same time inexpensive, without cheeping out. Great choice @bhunt49. good luck