dlpisney
Cedar Rapids
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I'm thinking of purchasing a aluminum trailer to carry my toad on behind my class A. Avantages would be saving the wear and tear on the toad and having a more dependable braking system. Down sides would be additional cost,a place to store when not towing and probably a few more I have not thought of yet.Does anyone have experiences with using a trailer? Thanks much for any information.
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LLT
VA
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I don't have any first-hand experience, sorry, but how long is your Class A and where do you spend most of your time (eg. family campgrounds, resorts?) As it's my wife, myself and my young daughter traveling, we tend to go for the more family-oriented campgrounds - KOA's, Jellystones, etc. We've found many (not most, but many) that don't allow unenclosed trailers (and some that don't even allow dollies) and offer no type of storage. We're 40' and tow an 07 Silverado Crew Cab -- I'd say the majority of the sites we end up with don't leave a lot of breathing room beyond the coach and toad anyway.
We were considering a trailer as, at the time, none of our three cars were flat-towable... for us, it just wouldn't work so we ended up trading one of the cars on the truck that is flat-towable. Of course, if you're attached to your toad or otherwise don't have much of a choice, anything can be made to work. A place to store it is the biggest thing you need to worry about.
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Economical Handyman
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Some RV parks we were at this summer were asking people to unhook their trailers, even on the pull thru spots. One in MN. had them park their trailers in a special area, and then go to their camp site. Guess I'm lucky pulling a short Jeep.
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George B
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I tow an enclosed car trailer and have had zero problems. I like the ability to backup when I want to and I like having the trailer brakes. Additionally my Harley stays clean and safe inside. I have had to disconnect and park it elsewhere but it is just part of the deal. I have had to connect the trailer to my Jeep a time or two also. I usually know where I am going to stay and usually it is for a couple of weeks at a time so it is no big deal.
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sum1
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One advantage of a trailer is the ability to back up as far as you want and around corners.
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bacollins
Lawrenceburg, IN
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The one thing that deters me from using a trailer for my Jeep is the extra weight. If your coach has the GCVWR to tow the combined weight of the car and the trailer and the hitch is rated for that much weight and the engine has the power to pull it, you're OK.
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squeakkos
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I tow an enclosed stacker and have not had any prob. nice to have all your stuff dry & clean, easy to back and if you have to un hitch no big deal. I also flat tow a H2 and always seems that we have to back up some time or outher.
Good luck enjoy what you do.
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Dog Trainer
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The ability to back up is certainly worth consideration. If you can tow 4 down it seems like a better option to me. Tires & brakes on my saturn are cheap as compared to the cost of an aluminium trailer. If you have a DP then trailer + tow vehical is probably not a big deal. It could be a weight factor if you have a Gas MH. Your post is a bit vague about your equipment so maybe fill us in and get an answer from someone with a similar set up.
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stouffer
N Central, Tx
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I'm curious about sum1's comment about corners. Do you mean that it's easier to go around a corner with a trailer than a towed vehicle, or that you can make a tighter turn with the trailer?
When I make a turn towing my Wrangler its wheels stay outside of the radius of the MH's. In other words, if the rear tires on the MH don't hit the curb neither will the wheels on the Wrangler.
I do agree that the trailer sure comes in handy when some jerk blocks me at Flying J.
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stouffer
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Oh by-the-way. I've been pulling that Jeep for over four years behind a motor home and I've only had to unhook twice. Had I been able to back up (or not in such a big hurry) I couild have avoided those episodes.
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