Towing Travel Trailer

[gorillamel]

I was wondering if any of you tow a travel trailer with your X? If so, what model trailer is it and what length and max empty and loaded weight is it? And can you share pics of it?

I am considering getting a travel trailer (lite) and am aware that the max safe length is about ~21' and max empty weight is ~4,300lbs. So those are the parameters I am using in my search. I found this link on TNX about it, too: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75609

 

[Bluedog]

I have a 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe. Dry weight is just over 2900 pounds. They have smaller ones that are lighter than this one. Here is the link to their website, http://www.casitatraveltrailers.com/.

 

[maillet282]

here are a couple picks of my camper ( as posted on TNX)

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and here is a link to where you can get some stats( weight, cargo capacity ect.):
http://www.forestriverinc.com/TravelTrailers/Surveyor/default.aspx?model=surv&page=floorplandetails&floorplanid=4295&RVType=trailers[/URL]

 

[Jackel]

Not much help to you though...

Sent from Master Chief's home office using carrier pigeons

 

[gorillamel]

What mods did you do to your X to make it better/safer to tow? How does the X handle when towing?

 

[maillet282]

for me, I upgraded the leaf pack, ( went with the OME Dakar leafs), IMS, superchip tuner and using a weight distribution hitch and break controller.
I am thinking about upgrading the side mirrors as listed on TNX (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=79946[/URL]). The x has enough power to tow, just sucks back on fuel, to the point that I get between 6 and 9 MPG when I am towing. Keeping the OD off and maintaining a 90KM/H speed ( 55 MPH) is where the RPM's stay low enough to to give me a bit better of a better MPG

 

[civicjoe]

"weight distribution hitch" that is key i think with any camp trailer, seems to make a big difference to the people i talk with who are towing

 

[gorillamel]

^I agree!
I do not plan to tow too much. More or less park it and tow it to empty it, haha!

I have an aftermarket bumper with a custim hitch. I will have to look into the distribution hitch you mention.
I was also thinking a lower gearing might be a good idea, too. But I guess it can wait on the other mods- tranny cooler/fan, etc.

 

[maillet282]

WRT moving it to empty the grey/black water tank they have portable holding tanks similar to this:

that will make your life a lot simpler cause you don't need to tear everything down and have to re-level your camper when your done.
also I am still running stock gearing. I am also looking into getting an aftermarket bumper, ( so far pretty sold on a maxterra with tire carrier) so I am interested to her from people who have an aftermarket bumper when it comes to towing with weight distribution hitches

 

[gorillamel]

^Thanks for the info!

I will look into the distribution hitches here soon since I will be pulling a uhaul from MN back to ID in May. Yeah, not looking forward to the Butt, MT part of that journey...
I have also heard Maxterra bumpers are pretty much the best. I met the guy. He knows his stuff and puts a lot of time and quality work into his bumpers. And such a nice guy, too.

 

[maillet282]

I have also heard Maxterra bumpers are pretty much the best. I met the guy. He knows his stuff and puts a lot of time and quality work into his bumpers. And such a nice guy, too.

I've heard the same and I've also already been in contact with him to get the broshure. now to I just need to wait for the tax return or another military deployment ( what ever comes first lol) to get some $$$