Anyone have a pop-up tent trailer?

[xjtrailrider]

The 3500# wont be an issue getting going just add some brakes when you buy it, and add a cooler.

I tow a 3100# bass boat with my Heep all the time in the Blue Ridge Mts with no issues.

 

[JoesXJ]

Well we bought one!! Wooo Hooo! arty:

We got a 2005 Jayco Baja 10Z. Its "used", but only once...the tires still have the fingers (for lack of a better word) on them. Its frikin sweet, 16' long travel length, ~24" of ground clearance on the sides, 275/75/15 MudTerrain tires, electric brakes, kitchen, king/queen bed, etc. We pick it up this Friday and hopefully get to go down to Pismo next weekend in it....cant wait!

Here's some pictures of what it looks like.

inside view

 

[Ronbo]

Have you looked at Jumping Jack trailers?

http://http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/adventure_equip/Jumping_jack.html

I've seen them in action and they're nice. They fit many needs for a small tough trailer that can easily sleep the four in my family. I just missed a demo model that sold for $3500, The factory asks around $5k new.

 

[JoesXJ]

I actually saw one of those this past weekend at an Outdoor show. They set up WAY FAST. The reason I didnt like them is there is no heater or A/C (I'm a wimp), running water (or water storage), and you have to cook outside.

 

[JoesXJ]

....I got mine for 8500 with all taxes, license and other documentation BS, plus a 3 year all-inclusive warrantee.

 

[riverfever]

That's pretty sweet looking Joe. Congratulations. I know right where I'd park that sucker for the summer.

 

[JoesXJ]

Thanks.
I have a pretty good idea of places where I'm gonna be parking this thing...I cant wait. I hate the weather where I live in the summer (110+ sometimes), I'm going to be spending a lot of time on the weekends above 5000' here in the Sierras where the weather is in the 80's at most.

 

[OverlandZJ]

Congrats Joe. That looks like a nice unit, best of luck with it!

 

[xjtrailrider]

Thats a sweet pop up, I'd like to have that to tow to the Outer Banks for some surf fishing!

 

[Foxmotorsport]

Well we bought one!! Wooo Hooo! arty:

We got a 2005 Jayco Baja 10Z. Its "used", but only once...the tires still have the fingers (for lack of a better word) on them. Its frikin sweet, 16' long travel length, ~24" of ground clearance on the sides, 275/75/15 MudTerrain tires, electric brakes, kitchen, king/queen bed, etc. We pick it up this Friday and hopefully get to go down to Pismo next weekend in it....cant wait!

Here's some pictures of what it looks like.

inside view

Thats on our wish list too.... saw one at a local dealer and drooled all over it... just gotta sell the big trailer!

 

[motorcityxj]

About 680lbs IIRC. Tad heavier than an American M416.

This is a Canadian 1/4 ton trailer, not to be confused with the American M101 which is a 3/4 ton. Heres an excellent thread on an M101 and RTT buildup.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1682



Joe, sorry to take your thread off topic.

what is RTT ?

 

[Ray H]

what is RTT ?

Roof Top tent

 

[xrayjeeper83]

Ive towed my pop up once with my XJ, on the way to the camp and back I had the pop up get really out of control. I can see the A/C through the RV mirror, well when i say out of control I could see the A/C in the side mirror only, and then I felt it start to pull the rear of the jeep around. Scared the crap out of me and my buddy following. I think it was caused because it was sitting at a anlge not flat like it should be. And for all the smart *#@, I was not speeding or driving stupid.
Im going to change a few things and see what happends the end of the next month

 

[ChiXJeff]

Level trailers tow better.

But probably MORE important is making sure you have the right amount of tongue weight.

 

[Bent]

Of course I want one with a shower and a crapper too though.

Level trailers tow better...

It's level.

 

[csturboz]

It's level.

needs a bigger front bumper...

 

[xrayjeeper83]

Wow how much do those springs sag now LOL


I usually back more weight to the rear of the trailer so not to have much tongue weight

Andrew

 

[Fish'nCarz]

Wow how much do those springs sag now LOL


I usually back more weight to the rear of the trailer so not to have much tongue weight

Andrew

Too big a percentage of trailer weight in the back will make it squirrely to tow. You want the majority of the weight on or just forward of the trailer's axle. Bad tires on the trailer (or tow vehicle) will also cause you problems. You might also look into towing stabilizers if you have a heavier trailer and your springs aren't to squishy.

 

[xrayjeeper83]

Thanks for all the info yall, Hopefully i can get my durango set up for towing and just sell the Pop-up and get a trailer and just tow the jeep and use a tent

Andrew

 

[Ray H]

It's level.

Can you say "weight distribution"