| When most people think of towing an RV travel trailer, | | | | accurate RV frames and components that saves |
| they think that a heavy duty truck or eight cylinders | | | | space and reduces weight. |
| SUV is a requirement. Certainly to tow a mid to heavy | | | | Consequently, these newer lightweight travel trailers |
| weight travel trailer does require a vehicle with a | | | | which range in weight from 2000 to 4200 pounds and |
| towing capacity that can handle the load. But a | | | | are up to 30 feet in length sacrifice very little when it |
| lightweight trailer which is generally considered to | | | | comes to having the space and convenience of your |
| weight under 4000 pounds can be towed by the | | | | home away from home. Most lightweight travel trailers |
| average 6-cylinder family mini-van, SUV, crossover, or | | | | have full bathrooms and the same types of quality |
| light duty truck. The good news is that lighter is | | | | appliances found in larger recreational vehicles. These |
| cheaper. The less weight the less money you will | | | | RVs are ideal with plenty of space for the retired |
| spend on gas. | | | | couple seeking fun and adventure on the open road |
| Before purchasing a travel trailer, check your vehicle's | | | | while making the occasional visit to friends and family |
| maximum towing capacity to determine what is | | | | along the way. |
| considered a safe and legal towing weight by the | | | | If you are looking for something even lighter, there is a |
| manufacturer of your vehicle. Exceeding the towing | | | | new ultra-lightweight category of travel trailer available |
| capacity of your vehicle can result in damage to your | | | | from many well know RV manufacturers that weight |
| engine, transmission, rear axel, brakes and wheel | | | | less than 2000 pounds. These ultra-lite travel trailers |
| bearings and in most cases void the | | | | are ideal for use with smaller towing vehicles. For |
| manufacturer’s warranty. | | | | instance, Forest River makes three different types of |
| Because of the increased concern in recent years by | | | | lightweight fifth wheel and standard travel trailers. The |
| consumers over fuel efficiency and rising gas prices, | | | | company's Flagstaff, Rockwood, and Surveyor |
| RV manufacturers have employed the use of | | | | models are each available in a fifth wheel and |
| lightweight and stronger materials to construct a new | | | | standard style. Each is classified as "super lightweight" |
| breed of lightweight travel trailers. Wood framing has | | | | and rated as appropriate for use with light duty towing |
| been replaced by aluminum or fiberglass and space | | | | vehicles. |
| age insulation materials have been put to use to both | | | | If you’ve looking for the adventures of the open |
| lower trailer weight while not compromising on comfort. | | | | road and getting up-close with nature, while keeping on |
| Use of modern computerized manufacturing saws and | | | | eye on the cost of gas without having to purchase a |
| routers together with better, stronger welding and | | | | vehicle made for heavy duty towing then lightweight |
| adhesives allow the production of more precise, | | | | travel trailers are right up your alley. |