3 years ago, the idea of owning a camping trailer would elicit a strong and negative reaction from me. The idea of owning and maintaining a trailer sounded terrible. But things have changed thanks to family. My sisters ended up getting trailers and they have had such wonderful memories already with their children and it has rubbed off on me. So now, knowing nothing about trailers here is what I want to do.
1 - Buy a hard side trailer no more than 25 feet long
2 - It weighs less than 6k all in, so that way my V8 4runner can pull it (thoughts?)
3 - What are things I should consider when buying a trailer?
4 - What amenities are a must have in your opinion in a trailer?
5 - What else do I need to know (my knowledge is very limited when it comes to trailers)?
When going into the trailer, take note of what you like and what you don't like. Ask yourself if you could be in the trailer for 3 days while it rains and not get bent out of shape. Anything that is a small issue at time of purchase will become a huge thorn in your side after you bought your trailer. Most people that trade in their trailer in the first 2 years is because they bought too small. Toyota is notorious for under powering their vehicles. You may need to consider another tow vehicle. The new year for trailers is April 1st. For 1st time buyers, you could use this as leverage. If you consider a used trailer, make sure you get it inspected before purchase. Remember that trailers MSRP is 30% above manufacturer cost. You will lose that on trade in. Cheers, Brian