Please help me make a decision - in regards to towing a 27’ vs. 23’ travel trailer, both @ 4.5k dry…

[jimmymoped]

Tough call… leaning towards the 27’ TT, but concerns that it would be less stable than the 23’ er. I have read conflicting opinions. Seems that a longer wheelbase IS more stable - less wobble per most people, but others say the opposite.
A little background…I have a 25 2.7 - got the V6 with the adv. tow pkg. for specifically for lighter TT trailering.
I have some trailering experience, but been about 20 years. I just sold a 21’ Class C I had for 7 years we took on epic road trips. I will be sort of new to this TT world but not completely.
Do me a solid and help me come to a conclusion! Want to pull the trigger soon as I have a vacation window slowly closing…I am stuck!!!
P.S.
The TT’s are both 2025 Winnebagos both @4.5k.

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[Black Shadow]

Just keep in mind that 4500 is the dry weight. With equipment and everything you will probably get closer to the 7500 pound max the truck can tow. If you plan on doing trips at high elevations that could get marginal. Made sure your running premium fuel when towing for optimal performance.

 

[jimmymoped]

I would not be carrying 3k of equipment. More concerned with the length…

 

[Black Shadow]

I would not be carrying 3k of equipment. More concerned with the length…

Long wheelbases tend to tow better. Make sure you have a sway control device. It doesn’t take long to get a few thousand pounds of stuff in an RV… fresh water tank, supplies etc. Personally I wouldn’t exceed 5k total weight which sounds realistic if you pack conservatively. Enjoy !

 

[jimmymoped]

Absolutely, getting a WDH. Also the truck has a anti sway feature that applies alt brakes- hope I never have to test it out!
Any advice on WDH’s or loafing? Would never have the water tank full, probably only 10 gal for roadside assistance.

 

[Black Shadow]

Absolutely, getting a WDH. Also the truck has a anti sway feature that applies alt brakes- hope I never have to test it out!
Any advice on WDH’s or loafing? Would never have the water tank full, probably only 10 gal for roadside assistance.

Reese make some WDH… hopefully the RV dealer can advise you of the proper model. As you probably know, the WDH will keep the rig level and increase stability.

 

[BryanJay]

i tow a Micro Minnie 2108DS which looks like your top picture. I only have the 2.3 and it does just fine towing, the ride feels stable (a lot more stable than my 2019 Ranger with the same trailer) and plenty of power even in the mountains. I’m sure the 2.7 will be that much better. The fuel economy with the 2.3 is spectacularly bad though…. I do use an Anderson WDH, chose it because it allows you to back the.trailer up without having to disengage the hitch.

 

[Greys]

No model information but I looked up the M series. When towing people tend to hyperfocus on the LEAST important rating, your vehicle tow capacity. Other more important things are the tongue weight limit, and your payload. Looking at the 2326MBBH it lists a dry tongue weight of 530lbs. Add on propane tanks, batteries, and literally any cargo and you are well on your way to being over your 750lb tongue weight limit, and getting that close to tongue weight limit makes it awfully hard to hit payload. My 2.7 4x4 has a payload of 1388, if you max out tongue, have only two people, that only leaves a couple of hundred of pounds of headroom with literally nothing else. People always concentrate on how much a truck can pull (in the 70s chevy towed a 737 with a pickup truck... things on wheels dont take much to move...) and not on whats going to happen when someone cuts them off and then slams on the brakes, or doing a 60mph downhill with a crosswind. I personally recommend never pushing equipment to their max ratings, but the downside of people buying a truck before a trailer, and trailer salesman pushing the biggest possible options, results in overloading trucks. That being said, people seem to almost fetishize pushing vehicles to or past their limits unfortunately.. I personally wouldn't tow a 30 footer with anything less than a half ton , with the ranger I think a ~19 footer tops with a dry hitch weight in the 300-400s is the sweet spot.

 

[Jayranger]

Tough call… leaning towards the 27’ TT, but concerns that it would be less stable than the 23’ er. I have read conflicting opinions. Seems that a longer wheelbase IS more stable - less wobble per most people, but others say the opposite.
A little background…I have a 25 2.7 - got the V6 with the adv. tow pkg. for specifically for lighter TT trailering.
I have some trailering experience, but been about 20 years. I just sold a 21’ Class C I had for 7 years we took on epic road trips. I will be sort of new to this TT world but not completely.
Do me a solid and help me come to a conclusion! Want to pull the trigger soon as I have a vacation window slowly closing…I am stuck!!!
P.S.
The TT’s are both 2025 Winnebagos both @4.5k.

I tow a 24 foot Springdale 5400 lbs with traveling water 580 tongue weight 2.7 this truck does everything well . It feels safe in the mountains of British Columbia Canada
I love it.

 

[stormrider151]

I have two rules that I follow when towing. 80% max payload and nothing that weighs more than my tow vehicle. That's just my set of rules. Others will have a different opinion but that's mine.

 

[Chugginalong]

Tough call… leaning towards the 27’ TT, but concerns that it would be less stable than the 23’ er. I have read conflicting opinions. Seems that a longer wheelbase IS more stable - less wobble per most people, but others say the opposite.
A little background…I have a 25 2.7 - got the V6 with the adv. tow pkg. for specifically for lighter TT trailering.
I have some trailering experience, but been about 20 years. I just sold a 21’ Class C I had for 7 years we took on epic road trips. I will be sort of new to this TT world but not completely.
Do me a solid and help me come to a conclusion! Want to pull the trigger soon as I have a vacation window slowly closing…I am stuck!!!
P.S.
The TT’s are both 2025 Winnebagos both @4.5k.

Just keep in mind that 4500 is the dry weight. With equipment and everything you will probably get closer to the 7500 pound max the truck can tow. If you plan on doing trips at high elevations that could get marginal. Made sure your running premium fuel when towing for optimal performance.

It's not that the truck can't pull it but its just not safe towing a 27 ft travel trailer period with this light of a truck. Even with the best weight distribution hitch the trailer is pretty much going to drag you all over the place with any kind of wind. Unless you only plan on taking it local then get the 23ft trailer.

 

[Chugginalong]

It's not that the truck can't tow it because it could for a short trip. I've had many travel trailers of all lengths and sizes and different size trucks towing them also, and this truck cannot tow a 27ft trailer safely. That 27ft Winnie or any light duty trailer with anything in it wet will be over the numbers that the Ranger states in the towing manual. The tongue weight rating (750lbs) for our truck won't be enough for that 27ft trailer. Even with a WDH it wouldn't be good with the 27ft sail behind you. Buy the 23ft trailer. Enough said.

 

[Morningpride]

I agree. We tow a single axle 20ft single axle that's 3000lbs dry with our Ranger. She ways less than the truck, but still blows around with the WDH.

 

[Kelly L]

The 27' is gonna be a big sail, pushing you all over the road; that's a full-size trailer. The Ranger lacks the weight and the wheelbase to tow it safely.

 

[Deneway]

Another vote in favor of the smaller TT. Only 27ft TT I could find specs on had a GVWR exceeding my personal opinion for an F150 which is 8,000.

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