Thinking about buying a trailer to pull...

[tdelorme]

Tully, what is the legal limit in your state of residence. That's the standard you will be judged by on Interstate travel. Exception being California. I won't even guess what can happen out there. I have gone over 75 ft. on several rigs in the past and was only stopped once down in Mississippi. He just wanted to look at the rig (motorhome, Jeep and Hobie Cat) and turned me loose without even a warning citation. If you prefer the 24 ft. trailer, buy it. I really don't think you are going to have any problems.

[jonnie]

I agree with Jon. I pull a trailer and the combo is 75 feet overall. I have never been stopped of even questioned at toll booths. I make sure all the lights are in proper working order as well as the brakes. I always try and drive defensively and courteously especially when towing. By this I mean always using turn signals especially for lane changes. You will find that the truckers appreciate this and will signal you when it is safe to change lanes.

Tully,

I prefer the flat nose also for the same reasons. Make sure you get at least 10000 GVW and what is called an RV tongue. Mine is 54 inches long and helps to keep you out of the jack knife jackpot

[Tully]

Well thanks for all the replies. I am going to do the 24 footer.

This trailer is a little heavier than the original Roadmaster I was looking at.
The empty weight on the Roadmaster was 4000lbs.

The trailer I am now looking at is built by United Trailers. I am pretty impressed with their quality. Anyone ever see or one one? Thoughts?

The empty weight is at 6000lbs.

What is my cut off on full GVW on the Prevost/ Have10k hitch> so, 10K?

Tully

[Tully]

Well I may have hit a snag with this trailer.

It appears my Lincoln Navigator has a maximum towing capacity of 8300 lbs.

If this trailer is going to be around 6k pounds empty, that on leave ms 2300lbs for payload? Is that correct?

If so, I will have to go with another option. That stinks.

Tully