Josh is about the only RV dealer willing to discuss trailers at their maximum weight, not what trailers have under 5,000 pounds dry weight like most (including many manufacturers) dealers and salespeople do. A huge kudos to the RV Nerd for doing it right-again.
My wife and I bought a Wildwood FSX 161 QKT after seeing your video on it and the local dealer actually having one in stock. We looked at it because of the rear bedroom and no slide. We love the camper and so do our 2 cats who love to go camping with us. It is perfect for the two (four) of us. We probably wouldn't have found this model without your videos. Thank you for the heads up on this floorplan!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd Oliver, Intech, Scamp, Sunlite, some of the Gulfstreams (although you may have done a couple of those). Would just like to know your thoughts on any/all of these.
Josh: You've definitely hit the mark with this list of SUV towable trailers. It's a nice mix of RV's with slideouts and no slideouts. Everyone one of them is the PERFECT trailer for someone. Good job. Respectfully W.S.
Yep! Newer rangers (2019 and up) have 7500lbs towing capacity. I've got a 2015 Jayco jayflight slx 184bh. Love it! But would love a little more space. Just don't want to tow something super long but know my truck can handle something a little heavier than most SUVs.
Thank you so much for this video and resources. I have a 21 Subaru ascent and it’s bogged my brain trying to decide options. This is much appropriate- viewer from CT
Man Josh, I'm glad you made this video. This was us at the start of our RV adventure. We started with a large SUV and it moved our RV safely, but not comfortably. We were fortunate to have enough money left in the budget to buy a 2500 diesel truck. But, many people can't. This is a great video! Thanks!
I don't think Bish carries them, but the Rove Lites by Travel Lite, are all under 2750 GVWR. I have a 2023 14BH, and live in it full time. I'm only having buyer's remorse because the 2024 models, to include a few new floorplans, have much bigger grey and black tanks. All 2023 and newer models are equipped with Tucson Sway Control, which utilizes sensors on the trailer frame to detect sway, and apply brakes on the appropriate side to keep the trailer in line with the tow vehicle. Also the newest year models are equipped with 12v rooftop AC, rather than a standard window unit installed through the side wall. My unit had a dry weight at delivery of just under 1900 pounds. Upgrading to a rooftop AC, while moving the fan from the main area to the bathroom, is a priority for me. It was 96* here in South Texas today, and my little 5000 BTU AC kept it just tolerable, though not comfortable.
Our first tow vehicle was a 2001 Explorer and we towed a ~3K trailer with a 450 lb tongue weight. Even though we were well within towing specs for the Explorer the tongue weight did take a lot of weight off of the steering axles. Being a body on frame vehicle there was no issue with using a weight distributing hitch to restore weight back to the front. The same cannot be said for many unibody SUVs on the market today. As the tongue weight gets heavier it will shift weight from the steering axles so weight will need to be restored to safely tow the trailer. As a result owners of SUVs need to not only run the various weight calculation but they need to verify with the SUV manufacturer that the vehicle supports a WDH. If not they need to look into something with very low tongue weights like a popup/tear drop or consider upgrading their vehicle.
You forgot the one we are in the process of buying! FR Surveyor Legend 19RBLE. We were tired of the pop up trailer we’ve used for 10 years. I’m tired of crawling over my husband in the middle of the night to go outside to use the outhouse. Tired of loading and unloading. Tired of cranking it up and putting everything together. Getting too old for that. This model is perfect! Walk around full queen bed. Door away from bed. Slide out dinette (or there is a couch and bar option). Tall enough for hubby and not too tall for me. (I’m under 5’2” and couldn’t reach the push lights on the ceiling in some models we looked at) Unfortunately the original camper we reserved was destroyed by a tornado in Ohio the next day so we’re waiting for our new one😢 Anyway this will be great for our tough little Xterra to pull!!
Uncle Josh, something that might be worth noting on this topic is to know if your mid sized SUV is on a unibody frame. Weight distribution hitches are generally not recommended on unibody frame vehicles. I see a lot of people making this mistake on RV forums online.
I like this video and the smaller models . I have 2 trucks one is an 08 pathfinder 6k rated and a 15 F150 4x2 supercab std bed with only 5k rated ... I would small for less stress and I would like a tandem axle lol I know I want the world lol
This is exactly the video i was hoping you would do !!! Thank you so much! The GeoPro, the Wildwood Fox Socks Xylophone 179 and the Minnie are nice ones to me! Thanks for showing some options for people who don't have the biggest tow capacities. Nerd Herd Representative from NY signing off ! Take care, stay safe, have fun, and happy camping to you too!
I appreciated this video, especially learning at the end that you drive a Ford Maverick like myself. Such a great utilitarian "little truck" that does everything well. I would love to see a video about what RVs are available for us down at the 4,000lb limit as well; it seems like the biggest obstacle is the 400lb hitch weight limit, as it seems like many I have researched (proper queen-width bed or dual twin/king convertibles) may be 3,000lbs dry but have a 450lb hitch weight or more.
Здравствуй, добрый человек. Смотреть твои видео огромное удовольствие. Ты делаешь очень хорошие видео с огромной информацией. Это большой труд. Здоровья тебе и счастья.
Thank you for this! This year I will be looking for a travel trailer under 5,000 lb GVWR that I can tow with my 4Runner. I appreciate you doing a video that shows some options for the SUV crowd. 👍
Great video. Would like to see a pop-up and hybrid video. Would like to see if they have kept up with modernization compared to full body campers. Ty. Great job you do.
30:57 YES! This video was awesome but that midsize part 2 video would be useful. I don’t have kids so personally a bunk house isn’t for me but I like that you mixed it up
Thank you for all your hard work on RVs!!! I would LOVE another video featuring RVs towable by "higher/loaded" SUVS such as older (pre-battery operated vehicles politics) Chevy Tahoes loaded with Towing packages & Half-ton Towables... AND the RV has Dual Axles... 🙏❤🙏
My question is on the tongue weight. Sorry...I know this opens up another whole can of worms but we are just getting into RV life in our "empty nester" stage. I've seen opinions all over the map on htis issue. Our Ford Explorer has a tow rating of 5300 and a tongue rating of 530. Where should we be comfortably looking with regard to the tongue weight. Their are tons of options that meet a comfortable 4500 GVWR but then could be 445 or so on the tongue (dry). What is the weight that we should be adding to the tongue (I know it will vary some)?
Generally with those you would leave them empty until you reach camp. All of your gear should travel in your vehicle. But you are correct, tongue weight is important, possibly more important than GVWR.
No worries. Ask away! Tongue weight is tricky because Weight distributing hitches push some of that weight off the hitch/tongue and onto the front of the vehicle and rear of the trailer. But.. I can't tell you how much exactly is shifted because it varies A good, easy forumla to estimate loaded hitch weight is as follows 1.) Start by dividing the empty/brochure hitch weight by the brochure dry weight 2.) multiple that by the GVWR 3.) The result is a fairly reasonable estimate of loaded hitch weight
@@JoshtheRVNerdplease correct me I’m wrong but I think modern Ford Explorers are on a unibody frame. A WDH might not be recommended for them unless they’re equipped with a certain tow package. This is something alot of mid sized SUV owners might overlook before hooking up.
My wife and I had to sell everything so now we need a teardrop that is around 1200lbs max if we are able to do anything. But being disabled I'm just going to live thru RUclips lol. Keep up the great work you do.
Would love a video on couples campers for mid sized trucks. I have a Jeep Gladiator with a 7650 tow rating and 1500 payload. I currently tow a freedom express 192rbs. Would like to find a no slide with a dry weight around 4000 and a gvw under 6000.
Still waiting for someone, anyone, to come up with a sub 5,000 lb GVWR camper with: North/South bed (no climb over, murphy bed is acceptable), actual and comfortable theater seating across from the TV.
Yes please, RV's for midsize truck towing. Would love to see dual-axle models that can be pulled by well equipped midsize trucks like the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado. I leave out the Toyota's and Nissan's because there payload and towing capabilities are low and better suited for single axle models..
Thanks for the video! I have been planning for a travel trailer dream for years. Reasons for not pulling the trigger yet all comes down to money. I don't want to have to make a vehicle payment and a trailer payment. I got a 2015 ford explorer 2x4 fwd, my tow capacity is only 2k. So I've been putting money into getting my vehicle tow ready. I got hitch installed. I want to get a tran/engine cooler and suspension air bags. It's been a slow process but I love your videos and I appreciate you replying to all my questions. Thanks!
All I can say is don't do it in a 2nd gen highlander. Also have heard horror stories with the 3rd gen. You will burn up your transmission on inclines even with a tow package and get blown around even with a sway bar. It is not worth the stress. And don't believe the people that say you would be fine. You won't be. We learned that the hard way with a geopro g16bh. We did have enough power, though. We got the Sequoia for that reason. I am fairly sure that you would run into the same issues in any other midsize suv except for possibly an explorer.
So disappointing to see more pretty expensive entry level RVs with nothing more than a “1950’s diner” booth dinette for seating, a tiny camp queen bed, a cheap plastic toilet, a shower curtain to drip water all over and rot the floor and a Dollar Store 4” fart fan😩
Cars are just not designed for pulling a trailer. They don't have the wiring harness, transmission reduction for towing, brake capacity, and mostly weight ratio. Some of those tear drop trailers would be OK but the standard design trailer is just a big NO.
Love it Josh!!! I would watch the 1/2 ton group video and would appreciate it as well. But, how about you do a video for something towable by a Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee? What would you consider safe to tow with a short wheel base and possibly down old bumpy dirt roads? I appreciate your videos and all the information you provide. I get more from your side tracks sometimes than the main topics so keep doing what you're doin'... Thanks, Pat
There's no such thing as SUV towable. I got a gulf stream max weight 3800lb. Have an SUV max towing capacity 5000 lb. Had to call a tow truck to get the trailer up a mountain. Was going to take both on a 40 minute trip and because of rain the traction control was going off any time I hit the gas bringing it out of storage. Ended up towing with my truck. Unless you are garunteed fair weather towing on flat terrain with little to no wind there is no such thing as an SUV towable.
I drive an 2024 Nissan Frontier. I’m looking for a toy hauler i can pull with my 950lb Harley in it. I have 6,000lb tow rating. I would love to see a video on that.
You made this for me and my family! Great options but sadly none work for us other then towing capability. So with that I say yes to the 7500 and below options. Because all the ones we're interested in have a full weight just over 5000 or up to 6000.
Once again thank you for quality useful information!!! We are about to payoff our Riverside Retro and move up to something a bit more roomy. Lots of possibilities here!!!
My truck can pull 6200. But I live in New England. I need something that can handle that weather. Thinking Jayco micro 199. I'm traveling to warmer places but not right away . Nash is too heavy. You're in Michigan right? Has to be folks with lots of weather questions. Thanks Josh. I've learned so much from this channel
Please do a slightly larger 5,500 lb gross weight category. My Tundra is 7300 lb tow packaged rated. I think 5,500 lbs would be the perfect weight for my truck at 25% less than max tow. I wish Bish's would carry the Little Guy Max and the NuCamp 400 trailers. Really a nice upper class pair of trailers.
Hey Josh. Thanks for the video! We've been looking for campers in this weight range for our Tacoma (6500max, but were comfortable around 5k with 500lbs or less tongue wt). Question though; most of these only have one axle, and a rare few have two... Would it be better/worse to have two axles? We've been looking at ones like the 2012 heartland edge m18. Thanks for your thoughts!!
I’m so glad you called out single parents!! That’s what I’m working with so I love and appreciate that you called that out!! This whole video feels like it was made for me! I love all your content.
Great video, how about one for full sized SUV (Lincoln Navigator, Suburban). There just is not much on towing with full sized SUV out there and cannot do an apple to apple with 1/2 ton truck.
Hi Josh, I have a 23’ Ridgeline with a 5K towing capacity and a 600lb hitch weight limit. The camper’s you’ve showed are too close to that 5K limit which is out of my comfort zone. The camper I narrowed down to is the Nucamp Tab 320, does your store carry these teardrop camper? Thanks for the review.
Hey Josh, my husband has a older tundra that can haul 6,800 lb. We were looking for a used Forest River couple's 31:47 camper would a 4,200 dry weight work?
You want to shop by GVWR - not empty weight. If that RV's GVWR is 6,800lbs or less, then you're likely on the right track There's more to it than that, but it's a good start
Are there any new models that have a triple bunks house vs just double? (Looking at your video of a 2014 Salem 26TBUD for reference.) I have three young kids, rather not have to deal with the dinette bed situation.
Great video - thanks! We have a heavy 30' travel trailer now and a 1/2 ton truck. Would like to downsize to a little lighter/smaller trailer so this was a very informative video. Would like to see some 1/2 ton towables as well.
1) Great video Josh. Seems like all the RV’s out there requires a 3/4 or 2 ton dually. It’s nice that you had condensed these by a smaller SUV category. Makes it easier on the customer to sort through the noise. 2) To answer your question…. YES!!! Please do make a video of campers that can be towed by a mid-sized truck such as a Chevy Colorado. 3) Then while you are at it, you might as well create one for trailers that can pulled by late model half tons such as my 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD with a 6L. 4) Of course if you are going to go through all of that trouble, then you might as well make one categorizing ones that newer half tons can be pulled by as they are built differently now. 5) But let’s not their bigger brothers of 3/4 & 1 ton dually be left out of the equation here neither. Basically I have just given you job security for awhile here brother. I’m sure that your wife will be grateful for the future paychecks to spend 😆 6) But last and not least; I think a very interesting video would be for you to visit the only Bish’s store that rents units and report on the best way to rent. Either a video by you alone or a different video where you interview the person who does the renting and teach us potential newbies the best way to rent and what to look for so that we don’t get taken. How it is important to rent first if you’ve done this before so that you don’t make a mistake that will cost you $10’s of thousands of dollars. While I that there are some costs involved, I believe that the industry is making a big mistake of not getting into the rental business. They don’t have to use new units for this. They can get their rental inventory from the used units that people trade in. My plan is to eventually rent numerous times. This will allow me to see if this is the lifestyle that I want to do, as well as see what type that I want to buy, travel trailer, class C? I think a rental video would be very informative. 37) But until next time…. “Take care, stay safe, have fun, and happy camping everyone!”
2.) Thank you! 6.) We really dont do a lot of rental. Salt lake is about the only place with rental as I recall I think places like rvshare are some of the best places to do that right now
I know you don’t, but I believe the industry is missing out on a big segment which would eventually lead to future sales due to the relationship with the customer.
Josh, are the hitch weights posted in your video reflective of a loaded or unloaded camper? I ask because many SUVS have limited tongue weight capacity..
Thank you for covering this topic, great 👍 info as always - as a person I know once said there's a toilet seat out there for every *** Yes 5500 lb would be a great video as well
I really appreciate all the information I’m currently looking for something but not sure what route i want to go yet even when I had my other camper I still watched this channel to keep up to date on the industry. Keep up the good work
Josh. I would like to see similar videos on travel trailers that can be pulled safely with the 2024 GMC Canyon or Chevy Colorado. The only engine available is the 2.7 turbo with towing capacity of 7,700 lbs. Also the considerations of using this vehicle to pull up hills, heavy winds, ability to stop safely going down, etc.
Josh is about the only RV dealer willing to discuss trailers at their maximum weight, not what trailers have under 5,000 pounds dry weight like most (including many manufacturers) dealers and salespeople do. A huge kudos to the RV Nerd for doing it right-again.
I had to learn that. If you watch my older videos my suggestions were different. Learned more proper tow pairings later
Josh, this is an excellent Buyer's Guide of sub-5k trailers. And the MEGA-description box is a great reference. Well done, sir.
Awesome! TY :)
My wife and I bought a Wildwood FSX 161 QKT after seeing your video on it and the local dealer actually having one in stock. We looked at it because of the rear bedroom and no slide. We love the camper and so do our 2 cats who love to go camping with us. It is perfect for the two (four) of us. We probably wouldn't have found this model without your videos. Thank you for the heads up on this floorplan!!
That is awesome! Hope it treats you well!
Mind dropping me a quick review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review
Could you do lesser known brands or don't you carry those?
What do you consider a lesser known brand?
@@JoshtheRVNerd Oliver, Intech, Scamp, Sunlite, some of the Gulfstreams (although you may have done a couple of those). Would just like to know your thoughts on any/all of these.
This is excellent - this is my family's issue, we don't want to buy a new truck, we have SUVs
Josh: You've definitely hit the mark with this list of SUV towable trailers. It's a nice mix of RV's with slideouts and no slideouts. Everyone one of them is the PERFECT trailer for someone. Good job. Respectfully W.S.
A mid size truck video would be great!
I'll make it happen
Agree! I have 2016 Tacoma and finding a good layout with good weight, is tough
Yes, please! Thanks 😁
Yep! Newer rangers (2019 and up) have 7500lbs towing capacity. I've got a 2015 Jayco jayflight slx 184bh. Love it! But would love a little more space. Just don't want to tow something super long but know my truck can handle something a little heavier than most SUVs.
Loved the video. Yes, I would like a video for “Midsize” trucks such as Toyota Tacoma or Jeep Gladiator.
Thanks nerd.
You got it!
Thank you so much for this video and resources. I have a 21 Subaru ascent and it’s bogged my brain trying to decide options. This is much appropriate- viewer from CT
Glad to be of service!
Hey Josh… I would totally love a video on half ton towable RVs with dual axels. I’m just not comfortable thinking about towing a single axle RV.
Totally fair
Yes! Half ton towable, dual axle, as well as budget friendly!
Man Josh, I'm glad you made this video. This was us at the start of our RV adventure. We started with a large SUV and it moved our RV safely, but not comfortably. We were fortunate to have enough money left in the budget to buy a 2500 diesel truck. But, many people can't. This is a great video! Thanks!
Yes please! Mid size truck list for 7,000 lb max gvw
I would love to see a "Tacoma- and Ranger-friendly" list.
I don't think Bish carries them, but the Rove Lites by Travel Lite, are all under 2750 GVWR. I have a 2023 14BH, and live in it full time. I'm only having buyer's remorse because the 2024 models, to include a few new floorplans, have much bigger grey and black tanks. All 2023 and newer models are equipped with Tucson Sway Control, which utilizes sensors on the trailer frame to detect sway, and apply brakes on the appropriate side to keep the trailer in line with the tow vehicle. Also the newest year models are equipped with 12v rooftop AC, rather than a standard window unit installed through the side wall. My unit had a dry weight at delivery of just under 1900 pounds.
Upgrading to a rooftop AC, while moving the fan from the main area to the bathroom, is a priority for me. It was 96* here in South Texas today, and my little 5000 BTU AC kept it just tolerable, though not comfortable.
Kudos to those manufacturers who fit a bathroom sink into their small trailers. 👏👏👏
Our first tow vehicle was a 2001 Explorer and we towed a ~3K trailer with a 450 lb tongue weight. Even though we were well within towing specs for the Explorer the tongue weight did take a lot of weight off of the steering axles. Being a body on frame vehicle there was no issue with using a weight distributing hitch to restore weight back to the front. The same cannot be said for many unibody SUVs on the market today. As the tongue weight gets heavier it will shift weight from the steering axles so weight will need to be restored to safely tow the trailer. As a result owners of SUVs need to not only run the various weight calculation but they need to verify with the SUV manufacturer that the vehicle supports a WDH. If not they need to look into something with very low tongue weights like a popup/tear drop or consider upgrading their vehicle.
I love the insightful tips you give to us as consumers. We definitely need a video of your best 1/2 ton towable campers as well
Roger that!
@@JoshtheRVNerd❤
You forgot the one we are in the process of buying! FR Surveyor Legend 19RBLE. We were tired of the pop up trailer we’ve used for 10 years. I’m tired of crawling over my husband in the middle of the night to go outside to use the outhouse. Tired of loading and unloading. Tired of cranking it up and putting everything together. Getting too old for that.
This model is perfect! Walk around full queen bed. Door away from bed. Slide out dinette (or there is a couch and bar option). Tall enough for hubby and not too tall for me. (I’m under 5’2” and couldn’t reach the push lights on the ceiling in some models we looked at)
Unfortunately the original camper we reserved was destroyed by a tornado in Ohio the next day so we’re waiting for our new one😢
Anyway this will be great for our tough little Xterra to pull!!
That is a solid camper for sure. Ty
Great list for those looking for smaller/lighter options. Definitely helps in research and appreciate the links, very helpful!
Uncle Josh, something that might be worth noting on this topic is to know if your mid sized SUV is on a unibody frame. Weight distribution hitches are generally not recommended on unibody frame vehicles. I see a lot of people making this mistake on RV forums online.
Yeah I’ve bumped into that. Good point
I like this video and the smaller models . I have 2 trucks one is an 08 pathfinder 6k rated and a 15 F150 4x2 supercab std bed with only 5k rated ... I would small for less stress and I would like a tandem axle lol I know I want the world lol
This is exactly the video i was hoping you would do !!! Thank you so much!
The GeoPro, the Wildwood Fox Socks Xylophone 179 and the Minnie are nice ones to me!
Thanks for showing some options for people who don't have the biggest tow capacities.
Nerd Herd Representative from NY signing off ! Take care, stay safe, have fun, and happy camping to you too!
I forgot I called FSX that lol :)
Might be time for a popup or folding tent video for the under 3500 lb crowd.
Hey Josh, Have you had any experience with Embers line of TT? I understand their 1st year productions was plagued with leaking problems.
Yes Nuurd. Keep doing different weight class segments, please! Another stellar video! Thank you again.
Dammit! Made me laugh with the 17RRRRRRR!!🤣
Great selection of rigs, there.
lol :)
I appreciated this video, especially learning at the end that you drive a Ford Maverick like myself. Such a great utilitarian "little truck" that does everything well. I would love to see a video about what RVs are available for us down at the 4,000lb limit as well; it seems like the biggest obstacle is the 400lb hitch weight limit, as it seems like many I have researched (proper queen-width bed or dual twin/king convertibles) may be 3,000lbs dry but have a 450lb hitch weight or more.
Catalina has a new “134” series with 3850 gvwr that could work
My Jeep grand Cherokee has a towing capacity of 7000 pounds. I tow a 5000 pound RV, loaded 6000 pounds, up steep mountain passes like a boss!
That's good intel. Ty
Здравствуй, добрый человек. Смотреть твои видео огромное удовольствие. Ты делаешь очень хорошие видео с огромной информацией. Это большой труд. Здоровья тебе и счастья.
Thank you!
Thank you for this! This year I will be looking for a travel trailer under 5,000 lb GVWR that I can tow with my 4Runner. I appreciate you doing a video that shows some options for the SUV crowd. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Would like to see a pop-up and hybrid video. Would like to see if they have kept up with modernization compared to full body campers. Ty. Great job you do.
Both categories have almost vanished from what I see. Rockwood is nearly the only high volume builder in both
Great video as we are looking for a smaller trailer. would love to see a 1/2 ton towable series
Great idea. TY
Awesome! The more I research, smaller is better! Pity they don’t make a Tardis RV.
lol
Regular Nerd Herd member here!
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30:57 YES! This video was awesome but that midsize part 2 video would be useful. I don’t have kids so personally a bunk house isn’t for me but I like that you mixed it up
TY
I feel so seen! Lol thanks so much for this - this is *exactly* what I've been hoping for☺️
Awesome :)
Please make a video for the mid size truck market. I am in the market for an rv for a mid size truck!
Will do!
Thank you for all your hard work on RVs!!!
I would LOVE another video featuring RVs towable by "higher/loaded" SUVS such as older (pre-battery operated vehicles politics) Chevy Tahoes loaded with Towing packages & Half-ton Towables... AND the RV has Dual Axles...
🙏❤🙏
Love these kind of videos! Brings alot of info to us in a short time. ❤
Glad you like it!
My question is on the tongue weight. Sorry...I know this opens up another whole can of worms but we are just getting into RV life in our "empty nester" stage. I've seen opinions all over the map on htis issue. Our Ford Explorer has a tow rating of 5300 and a tongue rating of 530. Where should we be comfortably looking with regard to the tongue weight. Their are tons of options that meet a comfortable 4500 GVWR but then could be 445 or so on the tongue (dry). What is the weight that we should be adding to the tongue (I know it will vary some)?
Generally with those you would leave them empty until you reach camp. All of your gear should travel in your vehicle. But you are correct, tongue weight is important, possibly more important than GVWR.
No worries. Ask away!
Tongue weight is tricky because Weight distributing hitches push some of that weight off the hitch/tongue and onto the front of the vehicle and rear of the trailer. But.. I can't tell you how much exactly is shifted because it varies
A good, easy forumla to estimate loaded hitch weight is as follows
1.) Start by dividing the empty/brochure hitch weight by the brochure dry weight
2.) multiple that by the GVWR
3.) The result is a fairly reasonable estimate of loaded hitch weight
Awesome...Thank you!! Your videos have really helpped us get a grasp of our options. I thank you sir for what you do!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd
@@JoshtheRVNerdplease correct me I’m wrong but I think modern Ford Explorers are on a unibody frame. A WDH might not be recommended for them unless they’re equipped with a certain tow package. This is something alot of mid sized SUV owners might overlook before hooking up.
Tounge weight is typically 10% of net weight of trailer.
If they make the 16EV with a 2-door fridge, and a bunk/office conversion like the Ember 190MSL has, this would be perfect!
I like the Go Play, it really needs more windows.
My wife and I had to sell everything so now we need a teardrop that is around 1200lbs max if we are able to do anything. But being disabled I'm just going to live thru RUclips lol. Keep up the great work you do.
Would love a video on couples campers for mid sized trucks. I have a Jeep Gladiator with a 7650 tow rating and 1500 payload. I currently tow a freedom express 192rbs. Would like to find a no slide with a dry weight around 4000 and a gvw under 6000.
Still waiting for someone, anyone, to come up with a sub 5,000 lb GVWR camper with: North/South bed (no climb over, murphy bed is acceptable), actual and comfortable theater seating across from the TV.
Yes please, RV's for midsize truck towing. Would love to see dual-axle models that can be pulled by well equipped midsize trucks like the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado. I leave out the Toyota's and Nissan's because there payload and towing capabilities are low and better suited for single axle models..
Thanks for the video! I have been planning for a travel trailer dream for years. Reasons for not pulling the trigger yet all comes down to money. I don't want to have to make a vehicle payment and a trailer payment. I got a 2015 ford explorer 2x4 fwd, my tow capacity is only 2k. So I've been putting money into getting my vehicle tow ready. I got hitch installed. I want to get a tran/engine cooler and suspension air bags. It's been a slow process but I love your videos and I appreciate you replying to all my questions. Thanks!
I got a 2018 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 with the max towing package. Would love to see a midsize towable video.
I'm out here!
All I can say is don't do it in a 2nd gen highlander. Also have heard horror stories with the 3rd gen. You will burn up your transmission on inclines even with a tow package and get blown around even with a sway bar. It is not worth the stress. And don't believe the people that say you would be fine. You won't be. We learned that the hard way with a geopro g16bh. We did have enough power, though.
We got the Sequoia for that reason. I am fairly sure that you would run into the same issues in any other midsize suv except for possibly an explorer.
So disappointing to see more pretty expensive entry level RVs with nothing more than a “1950’s diner” booth dinette for seating, a tiny camp queen bed, a cheap plastic toilet, a shower curtain to drip water all over and rot the floor and a Dollar Store 4” fart fan😩
Thanks Josh, I really appreciate the video, and hard work. Thanks again !!
My pleasure!
Cars are just not designed for pulling a trailer. They don't have the wiring harness, transmission reduction for towing, brake capacity, and mostly weight ratio. Some of those tear drop trailers would be OK but the standard design trailer is just a big NO.
Love it Josh!!!
I would watch the 1/2 ton group video and would appreciate it as well. But, how about you do a video for something towable by a Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee? What would you consider safe to tow with a short wheel base and possibly down old bumpy dirt roads? I appreciate your videos and all the information you provide. I get more from your side tracks sometimes than the main topics so keep doing what you're doin'...
Thanks,
Pat
wrangler is tricky.. that 3,500lb max range is limited in what it can handle
@@JoshtheRVNerd But you're Uncle Josh the RV Nerd... You got this... If anyone can do it you can. I need to know...
Thanks,
Pat
Great video! Thanks for all the info!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! It would be awesome if you could do one for midsize trucks with a gross of 6000 to 6500. Thanks!
Great video.
For the algorithm!
👍
TY Sir!
No Keystones huh? I’d add the 1700BH to that list- it’s a great RV! An SUV can tow it and best of all- no slides!
There's no such thing as SUV towable. I got a gulf stream max weight 3800lb. Have an SUV max towing capacity 5000 lb. Had to call a tow truck to get the trailer up a mountain. Was going to take both on a 40 minute trip and because of rain the traction control was going off any time I hit the gas bringing it out of storage. Ended up towing with my truck. Unless you are garunteed fair weather towing on flat terrain with little to no wind there is no such thing as an SUV towable.
7500 to 5000 would be great 🎉❤thank
Will do!
I drive an 2024 Nissan Frontier. I’m looking for a toy hauler i can pull with my 950lb Harley in it. I have 6,000lb tow rating. I would love to see a video on that.
I love love love the front kitchen on the Geo Pro. But they do need to have independent suspension on them.
Josh please make a video for rv towable by large SUV (Tahoe, etc). Please.
I'd like to see a video on the best TOWABLE CARS behind by class A or C.
🎉#NerdHerd
You made this for me and my family! Great options but sadly none work for us other then towing capability. So with that I say yes to the 7500 and below options. Because all the ones we're interested in have a full weight just over 5000 or up to 6000.
Awesome I'll make it happen
Tell GoPlay to make a 15’ trailer kinda like the Geo 15 series. It’s good for singles & singles with mad dogs 🐕& mad cats 🐈
That'd be awesome
Once again thank you for quality useful information!!! We are about to payoff our Riverside Retro and move up to something a bit more roomy. Lots of possibilities here!!!
Glad to help! Those little retros are fun though :)
My truck can pull 6200. But I live in New England. I need something that can handle that weather. Thinking Jayco micro 199. I'm traveling to warmer places but not right away . Nash is too heavy. You're in Michigan right? Has to be folks with lots of weather questions. Thanks Josh. I've learned so much from this channel
Yep yep! We're in MI
Thanks uncle Josh. Been waiting for this vid
Saving this vid. EXACTLY the info we needed!!! THANK YOU!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have any toyhauler that can be pulled with a small suv?
Please do a slightly larger 5,500 lb gross weight category. My Tundra is 7300 lb tow packaged rated. I think 5,500 lbs would be the perfect weight for my truck at 25% less than max tow. I wish Bish's would carry the Little Guy Max and the NuCamp 400 trailers. Really a nice upper class pair of trailers.
I'll see what i can work out
Hey Josh. Thanks for the video! We've been looking for campers in this weight range for our Tacoma (6500max, but were comfortable around 5k with 500lbs or less tongue wt). Question though; most of these only have one axle, and a rare few have two... Would it be better/worse to have two axles? We've been looking at ones like the 2012 heartland edge m18. Thanks for your thoughts!!
One vs two axles video: ruclips.net/video/16-Oh5t3yHg/видео.html
YES thank you!
I’m so glad you called out single parents!! That’s what I’m working with so I love and appreciate that you called that out!! This whole video feels like it was made for me! I love all your content.
I've met so many people. Everybody camps. There's more than just "Nuclear families of 4 and couples of 2" that camp
Great video, how about one for full sized SUV (Lincoln Navigator, Suburban). There just is not much on towing with full sized SUV out there and cannot do an apple to apple with 1/2 ton truck.
That's.. a great idea. TY
Hi Josh, I have a 23’ Ridgeline with a 5K towing capacity and a 600lb hitch weight limit. The camper’s you’ve showed are too close to that 5K limit which is out of my comfort zone. The camper I narrowed down to is the Nucamp Tab 320, does your store carry these teardrop camper? Thanks for the review.
I don't think we do but our website would indicate what we have on hand. Apologies I can't keep it all straight all the time
Mid size truck video would be cool. I see several that my 4Runner can tow in this list
Noted!
Hey Josh, my husband has a older tundra that can haul 6,800 lb. We were looking for a used Forest River couple's 31:47 camper would a 4,200 dry weight work?
You want to shop by GVWR - not empty weight. If that RV's GVWR is 6,800lbs or less, then you're likely on the right track
There's more to it than that, but it's a good start
Are there any new models that have a triple bunks house vs just double? (Looking at your video of a 2014 Salem 26TBUD for reference.) I have three young kids, rather not have to deal with the dinette bed situation.
it's so rare I cant think of one. But I actually love the feature
Great video - thanks! We have a heavy 30' travel trailer now and a 1/2 ton truck. Would like to downsize to a little lighter/smaller trailer so this was a very informative video.
Would like to see some 1/2 ton towables as well.
I have video for under 7500lbs and models under 30ft
1) Great video Josh. Seems like all the RV’s out there requires a 3/4 or 2 ton dually. It’s nice that you had condensed these by a smaller SUV category. Makes it easier on the customer to sort through the noise.
2) To answer your question…. YES!!! Please do make a video of campers that can be towed by a mid-sized truck such as a Chevy Colorado.
3) Then while you are at it, you might as well create one for trailers that can pulled by late model half tons such as my 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD with a 6L.
4) Of course if you are going to go through all of that trouble, then you might as well make one categorizing ones that newer half tons can be pulled by as they are built differently now.
5) But let’s not their bigger brothers of 3/4 & 1 ton dually be left out of the equation here neither. Basically I have just given you job security for awhile here brother. I’m sure that your wife will be grateful for the future paychecks to spend 😆
6) But last and not least; I think a very interesting video would be for you to visit the only Bish’s store that rents units and report on the best way to rent. Either a video by you alone or a different video where you interview the person who does the renting and teach us potential newbies the best way to rent and what to look for so that we don’t get taken. How it is important to rent first if you’ve done this before so that you don’t make a mistake that will cost you $10’s of thousands of dollars. While I that there are some costs involved, I believe that the industry is making a big mistake of not getting into the rental business. They don’t have to use new units for this. They can get their rental inventory from the used units that people trade in. My plan is to eventually rent numerous times. This will allow me to see if this is the lifestyle that I want to do, as well as see what type that I want to buy, travel trailer, class C? I think a rental video would be very informative.
37) But until next time…. “Take care, stay safe, have fun, and happy camping everyone!”
2.) Thank you!
6.) We really dont do a lot of rental. Salt lake is about the only place with rental as I recall
I think places like rvshare are some of the best places to do that right now
I know you don’t, but I believe the industry is missing out on a big segment which would eventually lead to future sales due to the relationship with the customer.
I’d love to see you review nucamp and intech
Thank you for the video! Love all of the campers on the list! Yes I would like a middle size trucks video.
Will do!
Josh, are the hitch weights posted in your video reflective of a loaded or unloaded camper? I ask because many SUVS have limited tongue weight capacity..
They can only be unloaded from the factory. Loaded hitch weight varies by owner and by cargo distribution
I got a Tacoma and been looking for the perfect bh set up. Live in the east coast just want to go to parks near the beach. I think I can go 5500
Call a toyota dealer with your vin to verify. As I recall those vary from 3500 to 6500lbs of capacity
@JoshtheRVNerd I have a trd off road with tow. I got the 6500. I'm just scared of gas milage hahahaha
Thank you, great video, i love i can fully understand you, some people should never hold a video camera. Hello from Utah.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for covering this topic, great 👍 info as always - as a person I know once said there's a toilet seat out there for every ***
Yes 5500 lb would be a great video as well
a very nice way of phrasing that lol
Josh,did you know the AI, types vicious RV every time you say Bish's. We all know you wouldn't be vicious !! Lol
Yeah it’s funny so I leave it
I really appreciate all the information I’m currently looking for something but not sure what route i want to go yet even when I had my other camper I still watched this channel to keep up to date on the industry. Keep up the good work
TY!
I would love to see for Mid Size Towing EG Chevy Silverado 2500 3/4 ton truck.
For clarity mid-size truck refers to things like a canyon/colorado rather than a full size 3/4 ton truck like a 2500
Would love a vid like this for light weight mid-size (possibly tandem axles); Great video TY
Noted!
Which is a better-safer arrangement, factory installed hitch system or an added on hitch after buying, and why. Is there a difference in tow weights?
Usually there's no difference
The Jeep Gladiator with a tow package has a 7400lb capacity. What about trailers in that range?
I’ll include it in a video dedicated to midsize trucks
Love to see a video on truly half-ton towable couples fifth wheels.
Really depends on the half ton in question
The reality is that’s a painfully short list
Honestly surprised R-Pod isn't on the list since most of the models are geared towards smaller camping.
Good campers. I just haven’t had a chance to put my hands on them personally
Hey Josh.Have you seen anybody Tow that Jayco 166FBS with a Tacoma?
Yep
Josh. I would like to see similar videos on travel trailers that can be pulled safely with the 2024 GMC Canyon or Chevy Colorado. The only engine available is the 2.7 turbo with towing capacity of 7,700 lbs. Also the considerations of using this vehicle to pull up hills, heavy winds, ability to stop safely going down, etc.
yes to the mid size. I love your videos sir!