Travels With Susan

This is a hard sided folding trailer. I own one and love it. Most models under 1500 pounds dry weight.

This is another a-framed trailer that folds down, easy to tow. Most models under 1500 pounds and one is 400pounds. Good for smaller vehicles.

This was my second choice of folding trailer. After much reflection, debate etc. I went with the Chalet. This one is bigger, heavier and roomier with more luxuries. But still light weight and easy to tow.

This is a hard-sided trailer that is a bit bigger than the A-frame types. Made in Colorado. Haven't seen one in person. Looks really interesting.

This is a sort of rounded edges small fiberglass trailer that is a favorite with some. i have seen them towed with Subarus and Jeeps.

These are also fiberglass, egg shaped sort of trailers, like the others weigh less than 2000 pounds.

This company has been manufacturing folding trailers for a long time. Their models range from just under 3000 to 6000 pounds.

These are lightweight fiberglass trailers, low wind resistance, varying in weight from 1000 to almost 2000 pounds.

More like a conventional travel trailer . From 1600 to 3000 pounds roughly.

This is a manufacturer of tear drop trailers which have their own following. The aerodynamics make them easy to tow. There are other makers but this is the biggest

A truly old fashioned teardrop trailer where the trailer is basically a travelling bedroom with attached kitchen outside in front. Some models under a thousand pounds.

this is another company that manufactures teardrop trailers. They range in weight from 650 to 980 pounds. They are cute.

This is a teardrop trailer that has a roof that expands upwards making it like a folding teardrop. Made in Canada an

A table showing models and tow capacities. If a model isn't listed, it shouldn't be used for towing.

Trailmanor has created a chart showing tow capacities of various vehicles.

This link is to a Chevy Express Van. For other models, click on the model name, then specifications, then trailering.

This will show you the capacity of the Rav 4. To see other models click on the model and then on specifications and then on the tab for capacities. (It's 1500 for the RAV 4)

You can get the tow capacities of any of the Chrysler Branded Vehicles here. For Example, the PT Cruiser can tow 1000 pounds.

Good overview of towing issues

Discussion mainly directed to the optimal shape of a 5th wheel but still discusses aerodynamic principles.

this is a general article about how to measure wind resistance. Written in fairly non-technical terms, it gives you an idea of what factors help to reduce or increase wind resistance.

This woman, who loves her Shadow Cruiser, without knowing it, explains why I went with a fold down trailer. Wind Resistance. Her trailer is shorter than mine (under 14 ft) and weighs only a little more than mine, but she has to deal with much more wind.