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Yet Another Newbie Question

sherlock98

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Edmonton, Alberta
Year, Model & Trim Level
'06 xlt
I have a 2006 4.6 V8 Explorer with the factory tow package. I have been camping with a pop up and wife figures it is time to upgrade to a "big boy" trailer, so the hunt is on.
I have been doing a lot of research on the internet and talking to dealers about the length of trailer my Ex can pull. Weight doesn't see to be an issue as I can pull 7300 lbs and all the trailers I have been looking at have been well under 5000 lbs dry, its the length that is concerning me.
According to the internet forums I am pushing it at 25' but according to dealers I should be ok with a 27' trailer, which would equate to a 29-30' overall length.
Here is the link to the trailer I am considering, I would appreciate it if you guys could give me a thumbs up or down on this.

http://www.rvguide.com/specs/jayco/travel-trailer/2012/jay-flight-swift/264bh.html
 






Personally, :thumbsup:
 






as i drag up this old thread... what did you end up getting? i just picked up a 21' (25.7' overall length) with a dry weight of 3880. i figure the biggest issue will be slowing her down on big down-hills. what should i expect?

cheers
SHF
 






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