TravelingDreamer
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I found similar posts but I guess I'm too picky. If anyone knows of any other camper, let me know. It has to be under 1500lbs, at least 6 foot interior height and hard sided, (no canvas). Some like Runaway Rouser interior height of 5'10" are close but I don't want to bang my head, so its not my spreadsheet.
My SUV's tow limit is 2000lbs, so I need to keep it under 1500lbs dry weight since my personal stuff with be 300lbs and 200lbs for the 90% of capacity rule, correct?
Why do some mfrs keep interior dimensions a secret? I made an educated guess on some. Weight also seem to fluctuate depending on year and dealerships so I tried to put a realistic weight on each. Its within 100lbs.
If you think any data is incorrect, let me know and I'll update it.
Thanks!
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KD4UPL
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There is no 90% rule.
Dry weight likely won't include a battery or propane. Many vehicles post the tow rating assuming an empty vehicle. When you start loading people and gear it reduces the tow rating. Check tbe fine print in your manual.
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Boomerweps
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I owned two different cargo trailers. Neither was full listed interior height when loading cargo.
They are listed by their nominal EXTERIOR dimensions. The interior has roof bows that you bang your head into. Then, you lose more headroom when you insulate it and add a ceiling.
Plan on ducking ;(
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canoe on top
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With a 2,000 lb. tow limit you are pushing that even with a pop up. Anything not a pop up will kill your tow rig with wind resistance. If you're towing a barn door down the road, it isn't the weight of the barn door that's the problem, it's the wind resistance.
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LMHS
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https://trailmanor.com
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TXiceman
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I think you may be searching for a trailer made by UNobtainium.
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TravelingDreamer
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KD4UPL - Thanks. I forgot about passengers...because I won't have any. Its just me. Ford says the capacity assumes a 150lbs driver. I'm about 50lbs over that. I already have tools, heavier tires than the gas sipping OEM tires so I'll probably add 200lbs. A lawyer friend of mine said even if accident is not your fault, lawyers will argue that anything over 90% is unsafe and they usually win.
Boomerweps - Thanks. Cargo trailers are out for me. I've built many things from scratch before. However, I'm too honest to be a good salesman and never make any money. Too easy to turn into a money pit.
canoe on top - I didn't research wind resistance, so thank you. I looked into it and I should be OK. My SUV's height is 68". Typical small camper height is only 90 inches, so only 22" is sticking up. Width is less than a typical camper too. Most of these small campers are slanted on the front, so I should be OK, correct?
Trailmanor and Unobtainium weigh too much but thank you for your posts.
I'd like to find a good deal on a used Prolite Mini/Cool/12V. Most Prolites don't have A/C so guessing another 100lbs on a mini split (not AC unit), but any under 1200lbs should be OK, correct?
Thanks
I was surprised picture from Prolite website - 1390lb towed by mini. Technically it's within Mini's tow capacity, but yeah say goodbye to that Aisin tranny.
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canoe on top
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I don't have the expertise to know if your theory on vehicle height/trailer height is correct.I do have experience towing at or near maximum ratings. It's, generally, not pleasant.
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TravelingDreamer
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I don't know much about towing. From what I've read, since my SUV's towing max is 2000lbs, I should keep total weight under 1600lbs, correct? Looks like the Aliners hard walled pop ups are my best option. Thanks for your posts.
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rjstractor
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Most vehicles also have a limit on the frontal area of the trailer in tow, some as low as 20 square feet. A 90" tall hardside trailer will work the tow vehicle harder and burn more fuel at highway speeds than the same weight trailer that is much lower. What is your tow vehicle?
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