Tundra TT sugestions

[Jim Lerch]

This may not be the correct place for this question but this is the best attended forum and there is a weath of experience here.
I have a new Tundra SR5 AC 4door V8 with tow package. I would like your input on TT brands. The Trail Manor & HI LO are more expensive but not out of the question. I am disabled and I think a regular lite weight would be more appropriate, however I would like something fairly aerodynamic in the 18-22 ft range. Gas mileage and vehicle strain are concerns. I am interested in a good quality unit without paying for an Airstream if you know what I mean.

Most of the time it will be just myself until my wife retires.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[dew]

I would look at some of the products made by R-Vision. I pull a 26' Trail Max with my 2006 DW Double Cab and it is no problem. The trailer is about 4300lb dry weight so even after you load the trailer & truck it's no problem. I would think a 22' Trail Max, Trail Bay, or Trail Cruizer would only weigh around 3500 pounds dry. Better than average quality and at a decent price.

[RockyMtnRay]

Originally Posted by Jim Lerch

This may not be the correct place for this question but this is the best attended forum and there is a weath of experience here.
I have a new Tundra SR5 AC 4door V8 with tow package. I would like your input on TT brands. The Trail Manor & HI LO are more expensive but not out of the question. I am disabled and I think a regular lite weight would be more appropriate, however I would like something fairly aerodynamic in the 18-22 ft range. Gas mileage and vehicle strain are concerns. I am interested in a good quality unit without paying for an Airstream if you know what I mean.

Most of the time it will be just myself until my wife retires.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I have a TrailManor (model 2720SL) and think it's ideally suited for towing behind a Tundra. I've found the ability to store a 27 foot trailer (equivalent length) in an ordinary 19.5 foot garage, get around 15 MPG and have excellent highway maneuverablity (because of the ultra lightweight/low profile/short (20 ft) towing length,) and only have 3700 lbs (loaded) to pull over steep/high altitude mountain grades is an absolutely unbeatable combination. A TrailManor is basically the full equivalent of a standard and sizable travel trailer yet, when folded up, tows (and stores) as well as (or better than) a canvas walled popup. No other brand of trailer offers a better combination of storability (my TrailManor and my Tundra share the 2-car garage of my suburban home), ease of towing (empty weight only 2820 lbs), and spacious, well appointed interior. They are indeed pricey but, to me, well worth the high price.

That being said, I wouldn't recommend a TrailManor to anyone who has significant disability and is traveling alone. Set up and tear down, while not requiring significant strength (both are easily managed by an average strength woman), do require you be able to tug and push on various parts (upper shells, manual slide out beds/components) and that necessitates good agility (especially upper body agility).

HiLo trailers have the same low towing profile as a TM but are (1) substantially heavier than an equivalent length TM and (2) only expand up-down (a TM expands longitudinally as well as vertically). OTOH, HiLos have an electro-hydraulic mechanism for raising/lowering and, as long as you can push a button and climb up their entry steps, are suitable for persons with disabilities.

[Silver Doug]

I just picked up my New 2007 26QBS Trail Cruiser by R-Vision.. Total dry weight from the Rv dealer Is about 3800 lbs,, My 2006 Tundra Acab V8, tow package Did a great job... Living In Colorado at 5000 Ft. alt the Tundra did super !!! I agree with the notes above..R-Vision Is the Tundra's best tow package... Doug

[Jim Lerch]

Thanks for the replys:

I will be out of town for a couple of weeks. When I return I will visit the local Trail Manor and R-Vision dealers. I will see if I can handle the set up on the Train Manor and check out the R-Vision as far as value and ease of towing. Again-thanks for the help I have never owned a TT.

[Jim Lerch]

I bought a 26 ft Hi Lo classic, thanks for the replys.