Get the one you really want first as it will cost you big time if you need to trade. Suggest looking at Rockwood ultralights. We are pulling a 29'Rockwood with our 2005 Tahoe with 4 wheel drive.
I am just getting into RVs also, and happen to have been looking onto different 2 and 4 bunk models. I think for a Tahoe, you will want a trailer that weighs less than 5000 dry weight - so that you can fit your family in the Tahoe without overloading it. As I found, the towing capacity listed for a TV is not realistic. It usually stipulates 1-2 passengers of weight and no luggage in the TV and 10% tongue weigth on the TT (which is too low).
I would try to stay under 5000 pounds if I were you. I am also assuming that when you say you are moving, you mean your furniture, etc is getting moved in a moving truck or something, not in your RV.
I ended up getting a Sunset Trail (still waiting for a loan to go through), because it was about the lightest I could find with a deep slideout. The deep slideout allowed for more floorspace inside. Looking at their models, perhaps the ST24BH would fit your needs? The U shape dinette is great, along with larger bottom bunk, and ample floorspace. The master bed are is not seperate though, and looks like the couch is part of it somehow? I can't tell from the floorplan. 4641 dry weight.
http://www.crossroadsrv.com/line/fp_large.asp?line=st&type=TT&fp=ST24BH
There were also some nice lightweight models from Rockwood. They had shallower slides, but nice layouts. I would look at the 2601SS and 2701SS.
http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?page=floorview&model=2601SS&choice=rk&nav=rec&name=10&series=7WideTT
Very light weight. Semi-private master area. I dont personally care for the skinny bunks, but nice layout other than that IMO. 4320 dry weight.
http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?page=floorview&model=2701SS&choice=rk&nav=rec&name=12&series=7WideTT
The larger bottom bunk is nice, and the master area offers more privacy. 4734 dry weight.
Good luck in your search!
'06 Expedition 5.4L, 4x4, towing package, 119 wheelbase, 3.73 gears
GVWR-7300, GCWR-14500, Max tow-8600, GAWR front-3275,
GAWR rear-4128, Tire load rating-2535, Weighs 5980 with me and a full tank of gas.
Still searching for the right travel trailer...
marinesfamily wrote: what about a 1998 29ft. 2 axle Tahoe?
First thank you for serving your country and keeping us safe.
Second, you will have to stick with a liteweight trailer at best. I think you will find this trailer to be just plain too big. It is not just the weight of the trailer- it is the aerodynamic forces the trailer will exert upon the tow vehicle. A small utility trailer loaded to the tow vehicle's maximum weight rating with concrete will tow significantly different than a 29 foot travel trailer weighing the same.
There is a lot to learn in RVing, and just buying a trailer and away we go is the hard way, especially with a financial commitment and a family involved. Perhaps a rental outfit like Cruise America may be a better choice for your move.
we are having our stuff moved by TMO (military)
we are also planning on living in the trailer for a month or longer while we find a house in North Carolina...
maybe we can get away with a 25ft something?.. smaller and I think we will go bonkers lol
First off, what engine is in your Tahoe and what is the axle ration? Also do you have the Trailering or Towing package?
from this information we can get an idea of what you can pull. Without the information...we do not have any idea of the capabilities of your Tahoe.
The very first thing to learn is NEVER believe the RV dealer or sales person on what you can tow. Their job is to sell RV's, not be your adviser.
Next thing to learn is RV sales people lie.
Get the point. You will need to do your home work and understand the towing and trailering terms. Start by visiting the local chevy dealer and pick up a copy of their towing bulletin on the Chevy vehicles. This is a good starting point. Read all of the footnotes as they will place specific limits on what can be towed.
Now, the published tow rating fro a specific vehicle is a maximum and based on a vehicle properly equipped for towing, a base model, no accessories, no hitch and only a 150# driver. So for estimating purposes, use only 80% of the maximum capacity to allow for cargo and kids. Look for trailers based on a loaded weight. Forget the dry weigh listed in the brochure. Dry weight is a fictitious number for the trailer with no accessories (A/C, Microwave, propane, batteries, awning, etc are all extra options)
From a practical point, a Tahoe should pull no more than a light weight 23 to 25' trailer if it has the larger engine and a 3.73 or a 4.10 axle ration. The problem with any SUV is the short wheel base and high center of gravity and passenger car tires. The suspension is tuned for passenger comfort and not to be used as a truck.
Add an external auxiliary transmission cooler to protect the transmission, a good weight distributing hitch WITH a SWAY CONTROL and a good brake controller.
Best of luck.
Ken
Ken
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Vintage 1979 Silver Streak Supreme Rocket toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with two miniature Schnauzers and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
See my signature line, we have a 2007 Tahoe wit the 5.3L and the 3.42 rear end, and I tow in 3rd gear, we have taken this through the Rocky mountains, and this trailer is working for us:
we have the 5.3L V8 and 3.82 axle ratio ??
going to chevy today to get all info... tried by phone but only got them saying can tow 5400.. no details helpful huh
there is a 98 Sunnybrook 26ft for sale and they say its Alumilite frame, 4576 lbs....
think it wouldwork?
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