I am interested in the Trail-Lite 8271S travel trailer and was just wondering if anyone had any feed back about the trailer itself or how well my 5.4 would tow it. Their website shows the dry weight to be 4700 lbs.
Thanks

 

I had 2001 Trail-Lite travel trailer. I was not impressed with the quality of the workmanship or of the materials it was made of. I traded it off after it developed water leaks from the roof which soaked through the wall and floor which resulted in corrosion of the aluminum underskin. If you get a Trail-Lite make sure you buy a good service contract that covers EVERYTHING.

 

It'll tow it fine! Regarding the trailer I too am not a fan of R-vision( trail lite, trail bay, trail crusier, r wagon) products. There are a number of better coaches for similar or less money.

 

I have a 2002 F150 Lariatt FX4 5.4 3:55LS. I pull a Flagstaff 27' superlite, 4200lbs dry weight, loaded to around 5,000lbs. North Carolina Mountains to the coast. No problem

 

I've got a Trail vision that weighs in dry at about 6200 lbs. Loaded, probably around 7200-7500(I keep meaning to get it on a scale). I pull it with an 04 s/crew and it does pretty well. O/D off and around 65 mph on interstates without huge inclines(it's only been in North Texas, South Texas and Louisiana). Gas mileage sucks though.

 

I've got a 2005 Trail-Lite I bought last summer. I forgot the model number (8304s?)but it's a '30 trailer with a 4700 dry weight so probably real similar to yours. I towed it last year with my '01 5.4 (3.55 rear and superchip) and this summer with my new '05 5.4. (3.73 rear). The new truck doesn't seem to have anymore towing power and I think the old truck with the chip actually accelerated better, but the new truck is more stable, less sway and I don't feel like I'm being pushed around as much. Either way, both towed fine in the midwest, can maintain 70+ mph no problem. The mirrors are much better on the new truck don't even need the extensions I had on the old one. Expect to get about 9 mpg towing.

P.S. As for the trailer itself I've been pretty happy with it so far, no major problems. I did have to beef up the dinette seats (added corner angle brakets) after it started coming apart and I beefed up the floor of a wardrobe. My experience with campers is that you have to be willing to do some repairs/upgrades at least if you're not buying a top dollar big money trailer. I've also found you are better off doing repairs yourself if at all possible. It'll be faster and you'll likely do a better job than the yo yo's at the dealership.