New for trailers, so many questions!

[davenfrancia]

New member, I have a 2017 2.0 Turbo FWD Hyundai Santa Fe and I'm looking to buy a smaller trailer with a bathroom, no bunk beds needed and wondering:
1) if I should look into getting a stronger rwd vehicle
2) I might be disappointed sooner than later if I start with a smaller trailer, should I go with a 19ft'r vs. a smaller unit
3) since I'm new to this should I buy used 1st
4) Camp World has all these sales, would you recommend plus they advertise this 13 ft Coleman, are they any good
5) No off-roading at this time, just easy trails/parks, what's a trailer you would recommend

 

[Rollin Ollen]

New member, I have a 2017 2.0 Turbo FWD Hyundai Santa Fe and I'm looking to buy a smaller trailer with a bathroom, no bunk beds needed and wondering:
1) if I should look into getting a stronger rwd vehicle
2) I might be disappointed sooner than later if I start with a smaller trailer, should I go with a 19ft'r vs. a smaller unit
3) since I'm new to this should I buy used 1st
4) Camp World has all these sales, would you recommend plus they advertise this 13 ft Coleman, are they any good
5) No off-roading at this time, just easy trails/parks, what's a trailer you would recommend

Buying a trailer is a very personal thing. The first thing you need to discover are your limitations. Your present vehicle has a MAX towing capacity of 3500 Ibs. Don't forget, that is the max! When you look at trailer weights they are always measured DRY. Add water, food, clothes, entertainment items etc and these additional weights add up fast. You need to look at units that weigh probably 400 to 500 Ibs less than 3500. Next is floor plan. Find one that you will be comfortable with. I found a youtube video that might give you some incite.

Take your time. Don't be in a rush. Spend some time sitting in a potential purchase to make sure you will be comfortable. Once you have made the jump, spend your first camp ion your backyard (or at least very close to home) so that you are close to stuff you didn't think to pack.......like toilet paper or the can opener!

Good luck!