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    Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 6:42am
I've been searching for 2 years for the "next" thing.  I want a small bumper pull toy hauler,well under 8000 GVWR, dry bath and 50+ fresh tank. I could get away with bunks, but I want to be able to keep the toys inside when sleeping. (A small Yamaha TW200 dual sport and a couple of mountain bikes).
 The ideal unit would be good for 2 people for a week. So far only very few bumper pull toy haulers fit the bill. I love the lance 2212, but the unloaded tongue weight is too high for my TV and it's much more camper than I need.

I recently found the K-Z Sportsmen Classic 180TH and the Sportster 100 210TH. Always the main problem, no dealers near me with inventory!!

EDIT: Well I found a 2016 K-Z MXT200 and it seems to be the earlier version of the Sportsmen 100 210TH. And it's local, so no more excuses for me, going to see it Sunday.
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Now I'm curious enough to check out the line.
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Someone mentioned Outdoor RV. Right after we purchased our Premier, we went to an RV show and saw the Creek Side by Outdoor RV. It was the only time we had a bit of trailer envy. This trailer comes in 20, 21, 22, 23 and larger, with slide or without depending on the floor plan, has a built-in generator, is 4 seasons (dual pane windows and all), 66-gallon water tank (huge for boondocking) with large holding tanks, very high clearance like the Premier, only slightly heavier than the Premier's 4200 lbs dry weight (I think it was about 4700 until you add all that water, ha! ha!), about the same price, the quality looked excellent, lower ceilings than the cathedral ceilings of the Premier. We were impressed.
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We sold our 2013 177 Rpod to our son in 2013 and purchased a Keystone Bullet Premier 19fbpr. We sold the Rpod because we were looking for some of the features you mentioned. We loved it and had it for 2 1/2 years, and the only reason we moved to something different is that we wanted a motorhome (almost identical inside look as the Premier). Sold our Premier to another son in spring of this year. He loves it. Has isles on each side of the bed, full bathroom (very large), very adequate storage, dual axle, cathedral ceiling, very spacious for 19 feet - perfect length. It's a high quality camper in our opinion (don't mistake it for the Keystone Bullet-they're different). We were on the Keystone forum and know many other owners of the Premier 19 who love it. They also make a 22, 26 and 32.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2016 at 8:06pm
Originally posted by g4royce


Evergreen went OOB? Cry

We were looking at the Evergreen Ascend 171 for the past few years. We didn't want anything much bigger than we currently have but wanted a dry bath and a rear window/living area.  Many of the sites we stay at have great views out the back but none at the sides or the front.  Also, in New England, the sites with the good views are often for the smaller unit too (<20ft).  


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Posts: 335 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 2016 at 4:03pm
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Originally posted by David and Danette

   I like the Northwood and Outdoor rv's too, but then you have more weight and maintenance of four wheels. How about a Evergreen Ascend they were discontinued this year but there are still some new ones and used for sale.


I have stepped away from any orphan trailers. With Evergreen out of business, any product support is going to be iffy. They don't seem to have the network like podders do. We looked very very hard at the Element, the original one. It went OOP and I talked to them and they said it was coming back, and when it did, for a short time, it was just a SOB.

Evergreen went OOB? Cry

We were looking at the Evergreen Ascend 171 for the past few years. We didn't want anything much bigger than we currently have but wanted a dry bath and a rear window/living area.  Many of the sites we stay at have great views out the back but none at the sides or the front.  Also, in New England, the sites with the good views are often for the smaller unit too (<20ft).  
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Camp-Lite & Lance are the two that appeal to us if/when we decide more space is needed.  Now, though, the roof on the house and AC replacement have our attention.  :-(
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I also like the lance travel trailers. A bit pricey, but are built well.I believe that will be out next upgrade in a few years.
I wish I could make a living camping!
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Posts: 274 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 2016 at 12:15am
Originally posted by shroomer

How's the Tacoma pull a 7500 lb trailer?

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How's the Tacoma pull a 7500 lb trailer?
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