Sub 2k lb camp trailer to tow with Bronco?

[Lakelife36]

I am very interested in something like this. It’s around 2900 lbs gross weight.. would that be too heavy? They’re under 15k and have a full bathroom!

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Coachmen-CLIPPER-17CFQ-5012895019

2900lbs GVWR likely wouldn't be too heavy, depending on what you had in the Bronco, but unfortunately that listing is inaccurate. Go to the Coachmen website and you'll see that's actually the dry weight and GVWR is much more.

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[tokyo]

After owning several camp trailers I can say by the time you get them ready to use they are much heavier than the listed dry weight.

That is why I am targeting <2k lbs .. to be able to get it usable and still stay comfortably under the 3,500 lbs.

 

[Danager]

You said no pop-up... Have you considered a hard wall A-liner? Now that my kids don’t camp with us, there is no need for the 30’ trailer. Also no need for a pickup to tow that beast.
I have been looking into this, and these are a serious contender. I plan to mount a rack to hold the canoe and a couple mountain bikes.

 

[ColoradoGuy]

I had my eyes on the E-Pro 16BH but I think it will be pushing it once loaded.

Now I'm looking at the camp365... but the $30k price tag will be a hard pill to swallow. Until I find something that works for my family of four that is reasonably priced, I will continue to tent camp.

 

[fergthulhu]

You said no pop-up... Have you considered a hard wall A-liner? Now that my kids don’t camp with us, there is no need for the 30’ trailer. Also no need for a pickup to tow that beast.
I have been looking into this, and these are a serious contender. I plan to mount a rack to hold the canoe and a couple mountain bikes.

The Aliners with the hard-side dormers are a serious contender for me. I like some of the smaller teardrop designs better, but for now I still need room for a third person (my son) so these seem like a step up from our usual tent camping.

 

[Eggsalad]

After owning several camp trailers I can say by the time you get them ready to use they are much heavier than the listed dry weight.

That is why I am targeting <2k lbs .. to be able to get it usable and still stay comfortably under the 3,500 lbs.

If you're targeting a hardside with separate bed and dinette you'll be close to 3k lbs dry. There's just no way around it. So, loaded, you're close to the Bronco 3500lb tow capacity, tongue weight, and the Bronco GCWR/GVWR. There's plenty of lighter trailers that the Bronco ClassII hitch can handle but with lesser to non-existent comforts of home.

Maybe a scamp.. could be configured

https://www.scamptrailers.com/pdf/Scamp2014_Catalog.pdf

Scamp, Casita we looked at those. Depending on the model they have some comforts of home in a lighweight.

These are right around 2k lbs..

https://www.travelliterv.com/come-and-see-our-models-of--F-lite

Not bad. Still have to look at the Bronco's ability to tow it loaded.

https://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/basecamp/floorplans/16-x/

Ridiculous price for what you get.

I've seen a few that may be a good fit for the Bronco to tow:

1. Lance Campers 1575 (this may be cutting the weight close)
https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1575/

2. Off Grid Trailers - Expedition 2.0

We looked at Lance and liked them immensely. The 1475 is pretty dang nice also.

I am very interested in something like this. It’s around 2900 lbs gross weight.. would that be too heavy? They’re under 15k and have a full bathroom!

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Coachmen-CLIPPER-17CFQ-5012895019

Meh.

How about this:

https://trailmanor.com/2518series/

or

https://aliner.com/ascape-campers/

or

https://www.braxtoncreek.com/model/bushwhacker-plus-teardrop - just over 2k pounds but are listed at 13K brand new. Couple different floor plans.

Trailmanor's are nice units, owned a 2619. 20 minute setup and breakdown. Huge interior when expanded, but you can't use the bathroom on the road when closed up. A-liner also can't use the bathroom on the road.

After owning several camp trailers I can say by the time you get them ready to use they are much heavier than the listed dry weight.

That is why I am targeting <2k lbs .. to be able to get it usable and still stay comfortably under the 3,500 lbs.

It comes down to the Bronco 4-dr doesn't have enough tow capacity for a small hardside, non-folding travel trailer that has reasonable comforts of home.

 

[phnttom]

I'm doing a semi-custom Teardrop.
- Habitat/sleeping area without kitchen by: Northern Teardrop Trailers
- Custom chassis with matching tires and Timbren suspension by: Treadhead Garage
- I will do the custom galley myself.

Estimated weight +-/ 1200lbs
Estimated cost: $20k CDN

The image is the first of this combo. It's owned by the Owners of Treadhead Garage and they had the habitat also built by Northern Teardrop. Northern Teardrop makes only 24 units a year.

 

[jalapenopete]

Not hard sided, but under 1500 lbs fully packed with all our stuff, 2 bunks, table, plenty of space between bunks. We carry bikes and canoe/kayak on top. We also have a separate screen room and a shower tent to complete our setup when doing extended stays. We're pretty comfy in it. We also use it as a utility trailer when not camping and it fits in the garage!
https://www.sylvansport.com/go/
Pic is of ours in the Florida Keys with our JLU Sahara.

 

[Used2jeep]

Maybe a scamp.. could be configured

https://www.scamptrailers.com/pdf/Scamp2014_Catalog.pdf

I thought these were the only Scamps.

 

[5280Bronco]

Not hard sided, but under 1500 lbs fully packed with all our stuff, 2 bunks, table, plenty of space between bunks. We carry bikes and canoe/kayak on top. We also have a separate screen room and a shower tent to complete our setup when doing extended stays. We're pretty comfy in it. We also use it as a utility trailer when not camping and it fits in the garage!
https://www.sylvansport.com/go/
Pic is of ours in the Florida Keys with our JLU Sahara.

I showed my wife that one yesterday. Getting way ahead of ourselves, but it looks like a great option due to its multiple uses which would be nice. Plus it's not insanely expensive.

 

[jalapenopete]

I showed my wife that one yesterday. Getting way ahead of ourselves, but it looks like a great option due to its multiple uses which would be nice. Plus it's not insanely expensive.

yeah and its built like a tank. we really like it.

 

[TNFlyrodder]

Maybe a scamp.. could be configured

https://www.scamptrailers.com/pdf/Scamp2014_Catalog.pdf

Looking for hard-sided (non pop-up) camp trailers. Preferably with bed and table separate.. so don't need to get out of bed to set up the table. So I can sleep in while wifey gets up early and eats..

These are pricey but living the empty nester life I think they might fit the bill for my intended use..

https://safaricondo.com/en/travel-trailers-alto-serie-r-1713/

I suggest you take a look at the NuCamp T@B 320S Boondock.

 

[Wolperdinger]

The OPUS campers are fantastic. I get the hesitation to go pop up, but these really are great, and HUGE inside considering the weight.

 

[HuskerJen47]

That is not a camper....this is a camper (in my best Crocodile Dundee impression). ?

Coming in at approx. 2,100 lbs.

 

[mkennedy009]

At 60K Aus, I will have to sell my children, dog, motorcycles and take out a 15 year loan.

It is a beautiful trailer and very well designed. I should have married a wealthy woman.

That is not a camper....this is a camper (in my best Crocodile Dundee impression). ?

Coming in at approx. 2,100 lbs.

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