This Small RV is Perfect for a 1/2 TON Truck properly equipped! Grand Design Imagine XLS 21BHE

[@austinformedude]

I actually towed this exact trailer over 5000 miles with a Tacoma with no problems :)

[@nowaykbh1955]

I have a 2019 21bhe and tow mine with a 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel 5.7l V8 and a Curt 10k wdh with sway control...no problems at up to 65. I usually cruise at 55-60 and get 13-14 mpg. I live at the base of the Smokies so I regularly go thru a 3k elevation change when I head out. No problems so far with sway, tire wear, axle condition, braking(prodigy brake controller) or heating the TV. Mine is a awd with a towing package. It's usually just my wife and I and depending on where we're going the only other thing in the TV is my gas generator(98lbs). The Hemi is plenty of power and it rides very level and smooth. The Dodge has built in leveling capability and I looked at air bags but decided not because it just doesn't seem necessary after the first 1000 miles.

[@jbarron77]

Glad I found this comment. Currently looking at this trailer and have a ‘21 Durango R/T with tow package.

[@tadred1]

My brother and his wife purchased that exact model back in January, they have two boys so it is a perfect fit for them. They were going to pull it with a Hemi powered Jeep Grand Cherokee, but were concerned about it pulling okay in the mountains. Ultimately they found a good used RAM 1500 with the Hemi engine. They are currently in Moab Utah with the camper and truck (from Nebraska). I asked him how it pulled thru the mountains and he said it was not a problem. Truck pulled it easily!

[@JumboJimmy85]

After research and watching a LOT of your videos, my wife and I purchased a 2021 Grand Design 22RBE. We are pulling it with a Ram 1500 5.7L (10,700 tow) and pack very lightly as we boondock exclusively in Arizona mountains. We've been pleased with how well the truck pulls with the Husky WDH and the trailer being the perfect size for a couple.

[@machfive916]

Definitely a nice rig, and they nailed the bathroom! Appreciate you repeating the importance of payload capacity & max towing packages. We just took our 3rd trip in our 2021 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BRDS (twin to the Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S). Our family of 3 (sometimes with a 4th guest) has towed approximately 1500 miles in 3 trips and we are using a Chevy Silverado crew cab, short bed 4x4 with the max trailering package. As you said before, we don't even come close to the 11,400 pounds of towing capacity, but we have a 2039 pound payload capacity and this disappears quickly. With approximately 1000 pounds of tongue weight with a loaded trailer (2 batteries & 2x30 lbs. of propane) and a 4 passenger weight of 550 pounds, this leaves us a MAX allowable weight of 489 pounds for additional bed cargo. However, we rarely carry more than 100 pounds in the bed. Our Andersen no sway weight distribution hitch has been rock solid so far.

[@Handl3sAreStupid]

Just got back from a road trip, and the number of people towing trailers too big for their vehicle was staggering. Glad you make conservative recommendations to educate people!

[@parker1999np]

@a Dog because people Don't know what the word GVWR means!!!!!!!! , they think they're truck is perfect for the job but it's not

[@cowboyupnow63]

I saw a lot on Monday driving back to work after vacation/time off. Did a lot of smh at those that definitely were over on GVWR. And all that stress on transmission and driveline. A lot of beds well over max payload and pulling TT’s and one almost lost it in front of me so I slowed down and gave him plenty of room.

[@bradqualls2388]

I think your towing recommendations are spot on. We are truck drivers and have towed heavy trailers for years. Even the one ton single wheel gets loose with a light, long trailer.

[@michaelwalker8501]

Another thing I would note about this trailer is that it comes with 14” wheels. There are no higher load rating tires available for that size wheel. I’ve scoured the Internet. To go up to a load range E tire, you also need to purchase 15” wheels.

[@rdbjr52]

I pull a Nash 24m with a GVWR of 7000lbs. My F150 has a light cargo capacity of 1545Lbs. Loaded ready to camp the RV weighs about 6700 lbs with a tongue weight of 750. I’ve always measured under the GCVWR of 14000 lbs The vehicle Payload, rawr, and combined weight are always within my spec limit. My biggest concern is lawyer proofing my rig. I do not want it suggested in court that I was over weight in the event of an accident. When traveling, I hit the CAT scales on a regular basis.

[@dshall442]

We just bought and had our first trip in our Grand Design Transcend Xplor 248BH based heavily on your video about 6 weeks ago. It's a great camper, and tows great behind our 2019 F-150 with a 5.0L. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@BTBRVReviews]

Thank you!

[@maxboya]

Do you have the Max tow package?

[@dshall442]

No max tow, but integrated brake controller and big has tank. It's rated for 9100 pound as configured and over 1900 payload. The camper is

[@ordinarygamer1353]

@@dshall442 do you think our suburban with a 6k tow rating could pull this ? Is as a family we don’t really bring anything on trips just lawn chairs, all paper/plastic kitchen stuff and changes of clothes. We don’t really bring anything besides that. So even with full holding tanks we would still be well under the 6k towing capacity, with a payload of 1700 pounds

[@dshall442]

@@ordinarygamer1353 make sure you have a brake controller and drive within your limits (think 62 mph MAX speed) and you should be fine.

[@adamharriger5193]

Came very close to buying one of these this spring. Ended up with a keystone passport sl 221bh (excellent floorplan for anyone looking). Just decided the added room a slide offers was needed with our children. I’m sure JD wouldn’t approve but I’m towing it with my Gladiator Rubicon. WD hitch of course and carefully loaded to 5900lbs, within all specs on the truck and trailer verified by CAT scale. Its no race truck but slow and easy and feels very confident.

[@parker1999np]

@adam Harriger you might be able to tow that heavy with your Gladiator Rubicon but it comes down to how many people you have in the vehicle with you, the vehicle curb weight , the vehicle GVWR , Payload , what you plan on putting in the trailer , all that matters to give a safe towing experience

[@chriskelly8633]

Great video and advice, as always. We have two teenage boys and absolutely love this trailer! Not mentioned are the porcelain toilet and shoe cubby at the entrance. We towed this year with a GMC Canyon. We met all the numbers on the Cat scales (barely), but just because you can doesn't mean it's a good idea. We've moved up to a half ton with 1,869 lbs of payload, longer wheelbase and wider stance, and are now looking much more forward to next season!

[@loriw2661]

I think your towing recommendations are spot on. That is, if one would like everyone on the road to be towing safely.

[@Li-ms7yv]

We have the exact same model and we love it. The Murphy bed is not bad. We didn’t like the concept of Murphy bed too until we saw it and tried it out at the dealer parking lot. It is on solid base and the mattress is very comfortable. Feels like a normal queen size bed. Plus there are two big drawers under the sofa that are not shown in the video. I pull it with an F150 with 3.5L ecoBoost, easy job going up the mile high city of Denver.

[@TheJmatagi]

For me it’s simple go over the GVWR that’s all there is to it. The truck is not designed to do more. I think I have heard you talk about height and wind forces and trucks not having enough weight to handle that. I disagree with that reasoning as trucks get lighter and tow numbers keep going up. And when weight is properly distributed I haven’t found that to be an issue.

[@parker1999np]

@jakenotfromstatefarm I'm SUPRISED you haven't almost hurt or killed someone because of doing this, The truck is designed to do what it's made to do, AS TRUCKS GET LIGHTER YOU THE VEHICLE OPERATOR STILL NEEDS TO ENSURE YOU TOW VEHICLE IS PROPORLY EQUIPED RIGHT, always properly distribute the weight right before leaving it could cost you something

[@Cameron973]

I love this trailer.... Love it!!! I do agree with your little comments, a door and flip up bunk in the back would be a simple great add. The Murphy Bed isn't for everyone, but the flexibility is in beatable, that bed is on a solid foundation too (didn't show that part). This trailer is also just 26' long so it can sit in my driveway and still park another vehicle in it. I have a family of four, this is my dream rig. We want a travel trailer to go places, a 30' rig can be tricky to find sites, this size rig is big but not huge. Want it 3000!

[@itr0863]

looking at this same trailer. Looking criteria are 25 foot TT double wide bunk house Slide or no slide no preference. Murphy bed. I can’t decide which one I want. I will make lotta sacrifices for a specific brand if it means it is better built than other brands. If that makes sense. For example I was looking at a no boundaries 20.3 but then read complaints about build quality so I might have to drop that one

[@overtheclouds9]

My neighbor has the exact trailer. She goes it with her 2019 Grand Cherokee with air ride. Tows really level.

[@hughwattmate8467]

We just bought one of these. Really nice for a first timer trailer and we can’t wait to take it out. Looking at the numbers more, I think you’re a bit off when it comes to the actual tongue weight of this trailer. Grand Design says the hitch weight is 465 pounds or so. Even with propane tanks full that won’t even be anywhere close to 1,000 pounds of tongue weight. The storage compartment isn’t that big either.

[@kylepokorski6045]

That's just and computer engineered number of an empty dry trailer it's going to be 900 to 1000lbs of total weight transfer to your truck

[@richmanwisco]

I tow a Imagine 2800BH and the tongue weight is just shy of 1000 pounds. I agree with you here, this tongue weight will be closer to 800, if not less.

[@dougwarren5471]

I tow this with a v6 chevy colorado. Loaded with family supplies, food, etc comes in around 5600lbs tows great with equalizer control. People saying you need a full size or three quarter ton is ridiculous. Be smart how you pack and drive safe.

[@mmgoodwings3981]

Great advice ! Some people I know did not think about the vehicle until they got in the mountains and it wouldn't pull the RV.

[@Adiscretefirm]

That's like the people that tow a boat and realize what works going down the highway may not work going UP the ramp.

[@parker1999np]

@MM Goodwings people sometimes don't understand what size of tow vehicle is needed to get the job done

[@mmgoodwings3981]

@@parker1999np I know I wouldn't have until I researched it and found channels like this. it would have been the friend, or cousin or... pick your "know it all" advice. :)

[@steves8142]

First off love your vids watch them all. But, A 6300 gvwr is only putting 700-800 to the truck when fully loaded.... your numbers are a bit off. I have a jayco 264bh with a 6000gvwr that transfers 550-650 to the tongue depending on load. Even when you d8d the scale tests on the tongue weight it was significantly less than what most thought.

[@mollyreinhardt8193]

Love when you review units like this, a good unit for a small family that's looking for something for weekend camping trips.

[@crazyman3157]

I agree that you need to keep your weights in check no matter what truck you have, know your truck and stay in the capacities. I have a half ton and I am amazed at how many people I see who blatantly tow way more trailer than is safe. No matter the brand on the grill or the package, tow safe and stay in your numbers. I see the same with 5th wheels on 3/4 ton trucks, shot even 1 ton single rear wheel trucks. I have learned a ton from you JD, reassuring me of the way I do things like you do. Stay safe and know your truck or tow vehicle.

[@markreams3192]

It would be helpful if you showed the yellow sticker which gives the dry weight of the trailer with all the options and full propane tanks as weighed at the factory. Dry advertised hitch weight is 490 pounds. It would very difficult to get that trailer to 1000 pounds hitch weight. You can load bricks in that front storage compartment and you might get there. Only a percentage of weight loaded in the trailer translates to tongue weight. Even the batteries and propane. The percentage does get higher the closer to the hitch ball you get. There is stuff that will be loaded behind the axles which will offset stuff loaded at the front. Most half tons will tow that trailer without a problem. The exception would be specialty trucks like a Raptor, TRX, or trail boss. These trucks have very low payload and tow capacity. They’re designed for desert racing, not hauling and towing. An f150 with a 5.0 would tow that trailer without breaking a sweat under most circumstances. Setting a limit of 6000# is a bit arbitrary. I think you need to consider the individual needs. Is it a large family with lots of motorized toys or is it a single person or older couple with a bicycle and a couple of lawn chairs. The latter is very unlikely to load the trailer to max weight, let alone the truck. The exception to this is carrying a full load of fresh water and not dumping waste tanks. That needs to taught in travel trailer towing 101!😂 It would be wise to take your rig to a CAT scale and weigh it. Maybe you can weight your rig and include it in a video.

[@JulieLynn1997]

Great information

[@jeremywalker1769]

I have seen guys pulling a 8890 (dry weight) tt with an f150. You will never convince them otherwise with these videos.

[@kmcatee1970]

At the end of the day they are just shortening the like of the truck they will learn the hard way

[@FoDaddy]

It's doable. For example my F-150 has a payload capacity of 1860 pounds (per Ford that includes a 150 pound driver). If you want to transfer 12.5% to the tonque, you're putting about 1300-ish pounds to the truck, which is below the rated payload capacity. If it's just him and maybe one other person and they packed moderately light and have empty tanks in the trailer, they could certainly be within the rated capacities of the truck. For me, it would just be me and my dog, and I would be fine with a 7500 pound trailer behind my truck.

[@jeremywalker1769]

Told you. 🤣

[@FoDaddy]

@@jeremywalker1769 Didn't say it was ideal. Did say that it was doable.

[@kylepokorski6045]

The masses are asses

[@charliepherdinkatz9165]

I totally respect your conservative approach to the towing vehicle recommendations personally. While you can get away with pulling more on a 1/2 ton, that doesn’t mean you should. I always like to allow for the unexpected, like weather and road/traffic conditions.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Great advice on payload and towing capacity. It scary how many people I have seen going down the road with clearly way to much weight. I will never understand why people don't take this stuff seriously. Nice trailer, looks great for a small family. Kind of borderline almost to much browns on the interior for my tastes, but overall really nice Grand Design as usual. 👍

[@ThePackDad]

I'm 3 yrs into owning a GD 2800BH and love it. I often look forward to downsizing when kids are grown, but when I think about it, I kinda want a bigger interior. But I don't want a bigger exterior. I'm not sure I'll ever be satisfied once the space obligation is gone. 🤣😂

[@Perseus109]

I have one, it is wonderful. My Colorado pulls it just fine. 😀

[@Jtwizzle]

:O

[@dougwarren5471]

Thank you.

[@Timrathmore]

Absolutely love that camper!

[@itsallgooddan]

That's a neat unit. Seems like a good fit for me. I appreciate the info on what to use truck wise too

[@jackpinnell3204]

Great video! Really like your commentary and suggestions on things to change inside to make a lil more custom fit for "your" application/use.

[@lisamyers8407]

I’m not a mathematician but what you advise always makes sense. Love the reviews and advice.

[@milehigh80906]

We owned this trailer for a year. It was a great trailer to start out. We just wanted some more room to hang out inside when the weather was crummy.

[@ruthannbeeler5781]

Nice unit but I don’t need bunks. Any recommendation for a similar couple-style unit for F150?

[@tonyj1965]

Rockwood 2506S

[@951media]

Tongue weight estimate of 1000 lbs seems way high.

[@Alissaxboyle]

We love our xls 21bhe! Such a great travel trailer

[@joecolletti]

Nice video-- thank you. I'm curious if they make a similar model-- light-weight, no slide-- without the bunkhouse? It'd be interesting to see what one could do with the extra space. I guess the follow on question-- would a couple buying a trailer do well with something smaller? Thanks again!

[@mattsmith3305]

Very good video. I think you're spot on with this truck and trailer recommendation. It's a very nice unit. My only recommendation is they move the ladder off to one side so it won't block some of the view from the backup camera.

[@marchalpeck470]

I have been wondering could you put higher gross weight axles and tires to increase payload

[@BTBRVReviews]

Like on a vehicle, upgrading the axles would allow them to carry a heavier load but would not impact the other areas such as the A frame and chassis that also need to be rated to carry the extra weight.

[@mikejamesalt]

1000 lb tongue weight from that trailer? Respectfully disagree unless bricks are the new thing to store in your rv.

[@alexdwyer7677]

Put the sink, stove and fridge on a slide. Would allow for a fully walk around bed when the bed is down and really open up the space in middle of interior. Would make this one of the best small (but still dual axel) trailers on the market. Not even close.

[@hickorytaylor]

I enjoy your reviews but notice we never hear about how the camper is put together. I am very leery of wood frame campers and walk away from the ones that are. The wall coverings seem cheap as well. The way they cover the roof seams inside seem to be the cheap staple method as well. How was the build quality? I read that most of these aren't mean to last more than 5 or 6 years. Is that accurate?

[@brianm1916]

I'd love having that wide bunk and window if I was a kid. It'd be better than my accommodations at home!

[@Maxible]

Love the channel and I love this camper! I'm also looking at the Grand Design Transcend XPLOR 247BH and I'm curious in your thoughts with that trailer and a half-ton with 9100 lbs towing capacity, a 1928 lbs payload capacity, and a hitch max tongue weight of 1160lbs .... The 247BH is 29' 11" with a GVWR of 6995. The length is my main concern because I think the weight is alright. I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

[@The2Time4792]

I enjoy you presentation on these trailers

[@andreogden5541]

You're spot-on with white spacity. Personally I would use a three-quarter ton truck to tow this trailer. I have a habit of getting close to the maximum trailer capacity.

[@andreogden5541]

I meant to say that you are spot-on with the weight capacity

[@dougwarren5471]

​@@andreogden5541maybe even a semi truck to pull it! It's 4700 lbs give me a break .

[@heatheryohe8874]

I really like that you showed this kind of trailer. This is closer to the size and budget. I hated the control panel in the cabinet. But other than that it's seems to be nice. I think your recommendations for tow vehicles are always on the money and also like how you point out what you would upgrade on

[@ordinarygamer1353]

Hey JD. quick question. My parents have a 2020 Chevy Suburban, and we have a family of 5. Now we do not really bring any cargo at all besides changes of clothes and lawn chairs and that’s it. Would they be able to safely tow something like this ? Max tow I believe is 6k pounds

[@Vulnox]

I think your towing suggestions are correct, the only thing I would caution is recommending "Max Tow" as being an appropriate option in this case. At least when talking about Ford Max Tow, it does not automatically increase payload, and in some cases it actually hurts payload. That's the misconception I see a lot from F-150 owners. For example, a PowerBoost F-150 Lariat already has the 3.73 rear, heavy duty axle, heavy duty springs, improved radiator, most everything from the Max Tow. What you get by buying Max Tow over that is the heavy duty bumper and heavy duty rated parking brake, that's basically it. But those consume payload, they don't improve it. So a like-for-like PB F-150 has worse payload with Max Tow. The standard tow package gets you larger rear brakes and all the functional stuff you need, and you can still tow up to 10k lbs, which is more than you would need for a TT that you would put behind a 1/2 ton. You also save money and payload that way. If getting an XLT 301a F-150, you should go for the HDPP (Heavy Duty Payload Package) and NOT the Max Tow. The HDPP gets you up to a crazy 2600 or so pounds of Payload in an F-150, and still has over 12k lbs of towing. There are just WAY better ways to option an F-150 than Max Tow if you are looking at a boat or TT. Now if you are doing flat trailer hauling for a race car or something, then Max Tow comes back into play with some engines.

[@brianlykins6663]

Nice little trailer . All someone has to do is pull a trailer that's too heavy behind a truck that's too light and they will never complain again. You could put your 5th wheel behind a 1/2 ton pickup and move it. I certainly wouldn't want to go far. When a truck is loaded at or near max weight, you can get a way with it on perfect roads, weather and your guardian angel is with you. Add something as simple as wet roads and you would appreciate that bigger truck. As you state it your videos "in your oppinion" what is safe to tow with. If someone disagrees that's their right. No difference than liking this fridge over another one, or preferring this color to a different color. A dealership should really be explaining and helping customers with that information. Keep doing what your doing and after all its your channel, your opinions. God bless you and your family.

[@MattChat56]

What do you think about the Lance 2185. I have a GMC 1500 3.0 diesel 1550 payload / 9200 payload

[@housesOTR]

Great video. I'm picking up the Imagine XLS 17MKE tomorrow. More for just my wife and me. I love their line and insulation.

[@ProbeGT2]

Do you have a video that explains what and how a suspension equalizer works? I don't have one on my travel trailer and i was wandering if it would reducr structure movement and by the fact, reduce the chance that caulk joints wears out or open prematurely.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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[@ProbeGT2]

@@BTBRVReviews Thank you@

[@kylezenklusen2041]

Hi should we use a water regulator on the blank tank flush or no doesnt matter?

[@annmhenson]

Better safe than sorry. We put a regulator on the spigot, then a splitter (cheap from local hardware store), then we can run both a potable and flush hose at the same time without worry.

[@kylezenklusen2041]

@@annmhenson good idea bro

[@joecool509]

The limiting factor for 4 people for more then 2 days would be the fridge. We have 3 kids and the 12cuft is pretty full for a week.

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

Curious if this can be pulled with a minivan.

[@TheJmatagi]

Speed is a big factor I don’t think I have heard you talk about. If your going to drive at 75mph or more then I think wind will hit differently and a bigger truck would make sense.

[@dandennis8465]

Plus most trailer tires are not rated for that speed and some states don’t allow towing over certain speeds. PA doesn’t allow towing over 55 but no one ever obeys that speed

[@GMfan746]

I’m debating between this model and they Starcraft 19mbh.

[@michaelwalker8501]

I’m usually with you on being conservative about truck selection. But this particular Travel Trailer is midsize truck and SUV towable. I know because I pulled mine with a 2019 Ranger. I weighed it on a Cat Scale loaded for a week of camping. I was at 6k lbs and 890lbs of that on the tongue. Granted I towed alone in the truck, but I was well below every weight limitation. With an Equalizer E4 hitch, the combustion was never unsafe. Even on steep grades and in gusty winds.

[@BTBRVReviews]

You made the correct point. You tow alone and everything is below the rated numbers. That's not the case for most people who tow. Payload is often the one they don't focus one. As I mention in so many videos, towing experience plays a large part into safe towing.

[@parker1999np]

@micheal walker just because you have the right vehicle for the task at hand doesn't mean your going to accomplish every task you throw at it

[@danmcdonald726]

IDK, I did the math on my new one with my Ram 1500 not max tow 8100# and I'm under all the numbers with a 27' 5500lb trailer. I know people go over with 1/2 tons and one of the reasons I didn't go for the max tow is because I know you run out of payload long before you hit the standard towing capacity.

[@MrNickb-s500]

Very good leg room in the bathroom, nice design overall!

[@kellyb1420]

Love this for weekend get aways. For a family of 4! For a weekend get away would be great!👍🥰

[@monzon529]

Thats a real nice trailer.

[@andrewforte]

JD, I understand you like to be conservative with your ratings for tow vehicles. However where I used to camp, the most important thing was the truck's brakes. Some of those hills, I could smell the brakes going down. Majority of the trailers I pulled didn't have trailer brakes to assist. On one or two of the longer hills, I would piss people off behind me. I would bring it to almost a stop at the top, drop the truck into first and then start down the hill.

[@captainskippy6622]

Your point that the front of the camper is where the storage weight is a point I’ve often wondered about. I am not an engineer but I’ve always wondered why the storage bays aren’t over or close to the wheels. Seems to me that would better distribute the weight but weight of the appliances and tanks has to be taken into account.

[@daviddhulst1513]

Most of the manufactures put the water tank and the grey and black tanks over the axles as the liquid weighs more.

[@joekleiboeker508]

I have one of these its a great camper I highly recommend it

[@jarrettmaryframe2278]

What considerations would you use to size a toy hauler travel trailer to a 1/2-ton truck?

[@marshaweingard]

I love this one. Just needs a rear cargo door and dinette drawers and its perfect.

[@curtis1951]

If you load all your gear at the back of the camper wouldn't that reduce the tongue weight?

[@JD_79]

Yes, but you need to keep a minimum of 10% weight on the tongue or you'll start to get bad towing characteristics. Realistically, small campers like to put 13-15% of their weight on the tongue.

[@dand7490]

Newbie to RVs here. We are looking at this trailer and currently have a Honda Pilot with 5000 tow capacity. I know that’s not enough but can I get creative with a weight distribution hitch and maybe beefing up my rear shocks? Or do I need to get a ford 150? You have a lot of knowledge on towing so I appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@itr0863]

Trade it in for an f150 eco boost with max payload and max tow package.

[@jbro779]

I think you are pretty conservative on your tow numbers. I tow a Jayco 26BHS with a GVW of 8100 lbs with my 2018 Silverado half ton. I have taken it across the scales and I’m under the payload limits and within all the limits for the truck fully loaded. Both axles are under the limits and the overall weight of the total rig is under the max GVW. I feel confident and comfortable and safe with my setup but i understand how it could feel a little too much for some people.

[@IROCQUE]

I have a 2020 Grand Design Imagine XLS 23BHE, I little more heavier than the 21BHE . My tow vehicle is a 2020 Tahoe RST and I use a Equalizer weight distribution hitch which helps leveling. We are very careful on what we carry and keep the load distributed in the trailer.

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

2020 Tahoe RST, your way over payload capacity, GVWR and GCVWR

[@IROCQUE]

@@bigtrucklittlerv7969 So I took the rig to a Cat-Scale last month with all our camping gear along with my wife and daughter in it, I was almost 995lbs under GVWR.

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

@@IROCQUE BS, that is half the payload capacity of the SUV

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

@@IROCQUE Maybe 995lbs. under GCWR But no way in hell your 995lbs. less than the 7,100lb. GVWR of the Tahoe

[@IROCQUE]

@@bigtrucklittlerv7969 The Tahoe is 8,100 lbs GVWR my friend.

[@0707moto]

I would like to just thank you for all the information you provided for us your the reason I picked my first travel trailer out and hopefully when the kids are grown you’ll be the reason why I picked my next one because of your insight and information as always great job keep it up for us

[@rodneybrand8521]

Nice trailer..i wouldn't have any problems towing it..priced well too..

[@parker1999np]

@Rodney Brand Depends on what vehicle you have and how it's equipped and the people you plan on bringing

[@boyscouts5000]

You are always mentioning upgrading rv tires where do you go to do this? Would NTB or Firestone do it?

[@BTBRVReviews]

You can always purchase the tires online and take them to Discount, Firestone, and Many other places to have them mounted.

[@thatguy-ye7pb]

As a professional tech I can tell you. That you can bring your Rv to almost any vehicle repair shop and they will do it for you along with any Rv. Shop just let them know when you schedule your appointment but you can 99 percent of the time get it done where you have your vehicle serviced

[@donhaas8547]

The tires it comes with were chosen by the manufacture. What is the problem with the stock tires?

[@billspruce8368]

The layout of this unit is virtually identical to our Forest River NOBO 19.3... the NOBO trades storage space where the bush kitchen is located. On the NOBO, the lower bunk flips up and from the outside door is a huge/tall storage area instead of the kitchen. The NOBO is 4200 empty and 7000 GVWR, but with a realistic camping load (as a couple) of less than 1500, the trailer is sub-6000 fully loaded... my 2016 F-150 Lariat (V-8) with 1950 payload and 9100 towing is perfect. In response to your "ask" for comments, I think you are very conservative on the safe-side (not a bad thing)... in the forums, I see people every day using jaw-dropping under sized and under-powered TVs. Friday, I had to lock it up to avoid a moron, and had I not had a TV with "tow-haul" mode and enough size... I never would have been able to avoid a bad accident. Trailer never deviated from straight behind my truck.

[@Sainte305]

My Frontier could tow this, even though JD wouldn't recommend it. :)

[@SpookyDeCat]

probably the nicest, small unit II have seen. You are spot on for towing by the way. always error on the side of safety. (ex truck diver).

[@VegasGuy1975]

Completely agreed. This is basically a significantly shortened 2800BH. Amazing they were able to compact this thing as much as they did! Really nice setup!

[@richmanwisco]

That's the beauty of the XLS line. You get all the features of an Imagine, just in a more compact plan. We considered this briefly, but the wife nixed the Murphy bed and we bought the 2800BH. It's a great unit. And I tow it with a F-150 with no difficulty.

[@andrepotts7890]

this is our ideal camper. dedicated bed for my daughter and if a friend of hers comes with us but not to big where we cant fit in some of the back woods campsites we go to. the only issue for me is the price best i can find up in alberta canada is 45,000. witch for me is about 15 more then i can afford to spend. anyone know of some cheaper campers with layouts comparable but not over 25foot bumper to hitch?

[@farrismediaproductionsfmp8527]

Our Cougar is 7200#GVWR. I havent weighed it yet but I am guessing its 6500-6800 since the dry weight is 5600. My F150 is speced to tow 10700 and my capacity is 1750. I should be fine with my numbers since its just me and the wife, but again I havent weighed it. I think I am more concerned with the trailer king tires. I have family still using their stock tires for years, but no one tows super long distances (over 500 miles)that often, which i think is a part of the reason they have lasted.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

I like that the color scheme is light instead of the usual dark wood that makes any unit feel cramped, no matter how large. The floor space under the bottom bunk would be a great place to stash the kitty litter box! Overall, I like this rig, but it is too small for two elderly adults, one of whom has limited mobility, plus our (ahem) ... 9 ... cats... LOL

[@jt31713]

Can this be safely towed safely with a Dodge Durango rt with tow n go pkg 8700 lbs tow capacity? 3221 gvwr & 721lb payload

[@20wildfan]

sorry to post this here has nothing with the video. Im not the smartest with vehicles. I have a 2016 Silverado 3500hd I'm towing a utility trailer in closed. total weight 4200lbs. Can I drive with the ac on ? what should I watch to make sure everything's good. Thanks for the help

[@alenrosas]

wonder how the new f150 lightning would handle this size of trailer

[@supersami7748]

Load range D is as high as I can find for 14” tires. I’m guessing when you say higher load range you’re suggesting going to a 15” rim?

[@jaf1213]

Great video

[@Disir89]

Over all i think your towing reccomemdations are quite conservative, which is a good thing in regards to this topic. Mostly I enjoy how much you push people to.get a larger truck.of they are serious about towing, half ton pickups are not designed for serious towing or hauling.

[@daveweed2765]

About what kind of price for this? Nice camper and perfect for four people for a long weekend.

[@Demoguy87]

Honestly you're just silly. That trailer transfers nowhere near a thousand pounds payload fully loaded More like 800. Secondly a max to f150 is good for 11,500 to 13,500. You're correct most of them will have at least 1,600 lb payload when you factor in weight cargo and all that you may be close to your 1600 lb payload however knowing these trucks are severely overengineered and derated for consumer safety It is okay to go right up to the payload number. Thousands and thousands of people till 10,000 pounds or more all the time with their f-150s and they do so safely Wake up men it's 2021

[@ericbennett6601]

Would love to see you review grand design’s transcend 200mk. 6995 gvwr but a smaller package.

[@johnhershey4010]

I love it with no slides $35,000 is little High Maybe in around the $20,000s will be good. 1/2 Ton is good for that kind of Trailer.

[@benmcrae9385]

Thank you a dealer that talks payload and not just towing capacity.

[@daviddhulst1513]

The Grand Designs are a high end trailer over the Jayco that you mentioned. We have the 2400BH and we rented it the last couple of years. Not one bit of problems with the trim pieces coming apart or the doors falling off there hinges. We tow this trailer with our 17 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. 15 mpg out here in the Rockymountains. Our truck is rated to tow up to 9600lbs, but our unit weighs about 7000lbs loaded with batteries and propane and gear. Great video.

[@hamiltonworld1043]

I would love to see your review of a gd imagine 2600rb. We are thinking about towing one with a half ton

[@dannys2561]

Oh no, Im trying to buy one of these right now.. there goes any chance I had....

[@Angel300ish]

Can you do a video on the Winnebago Voyage 2730RL?

[@searlearnold2867]

To quote Larry and Lin Pardey from the sailing world "Go small, go simple, go now". $35k gets you in the game now, making memories rather than later.

[@tomoneill8500]

What is the empty weight of this trailer?

[@JimmyGrl09]

It’s cute! I like it! Small and compact! 🙂

[@missmelissa4850]

This is the size I would be looking to purchase