Im gearing up for family road trip vacations this summer. Trips will be out west to the mountains and trails of UT, CO, and AZ. This year will be a first for the wife being that our little boy is old enough to really get out and enjoy travels. Looking into new options for camping with little man. Stick to a ground tent, take trailer, or invest in a RTT?
I have an M101A2 converted to a camper that I pull behind my F-350 with no issues. Problem is the truck is too big for the trails. Im thinking about taking it this year behind the Land Cruiser. Who else pulls their bigger camp trailers with their LC? What are the pro's and con's the trailer has on the LC? Mileage drops to what? I like the idea of the added space for gear, but easy to overload / overpack with gear. On the flip side Im not too keen on being "tied down" with dragging a trailer everywhere.
The other option Im considering is a RTT. I would love to try one out on a trip before committing to the big purchase. I like the idea of a quick setup and take down while using minimal real estate. What impact do they have one the LC? CG shift while on the trails? How much do the mpg's drop with that brick up there? Safety with a 2 year old crawling / running around?
Last off whats your favorite family tent? Our old one bit the dust so Im on the hunt for a replacement.
I appreciate all the help, advice, input, and PICTURES!! Thanks!
I have an M101A2 converted to a camper that I pull behind my F-350 with no issues. Problem is the truck is too big for the trails. Im thinking about taking it this year behind the Land Cruiser. Who else pulls their bigger camp trailers with their LC? What are the pro's and con's the trailer has on the LC? Mileage drops to what? I like the idea of the added space for gear, but easy to overload / overpack with gear. On the flip side Im not too keen on being "tied down" with dragging a trailer everywhere.
The other option Im considering is a RTT. I would love to try one out on a trip before committing to the big purchase. I like the idea of a quick setup and take down while using minimal real estate. What impact do they have one the LC? CG shift while on the trails? How much do the mpg's drop with that brick up there? Safety with a 2 year old crawling / running around?
Last off whats your favorite family tent? Our old one bit the dust so Im on the hunt for a replacement.
I appreciate all the help, advice, input, and PICTURES!! Thanks!