2023 Independence Trail 262DBS
Travel Trailer
Floorplan
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Trailer Length
Do not buy a bumper pull trailer this long until you understand trailer sway. Trailers over 30ft are tough and tiresome to control. You will need an anti-sway hitch and we recommend a long-bed truck. You may even want a dually. If you find you need a floorplan this large and intend to travel with it regularly, consider purchasing a fifth wheel trailer instead. You will need to buy a bigger truck, but a comparable length fifth wheel will offer a less stressful towing experience.
Cargo Capacity
The cargo capacity on this trailer is acceptable for couples and some families, but you'll have to limit what you bring with.
Tow Vehicle Recommendations
This trailer is a very big travel trailer. There may be some half ton trucks that could technically meet the towing specs, but experienced RVers will tell you to get a heavy duty truck. 3/4 ton trucks are the minimum recommendation.
Also, be sure you are considering fifth wheels. They are more stable and easier to tow than travel trailers, while offering features like more storage and higher ceilings. You're already in heavy duty truck territory with this trailer, so you should at least look at fifth wheels.
Look inside the door frame for a sticker that lists the payload capacity. The vehicle needs to be able to carry the tongue weight of the trailer, passengers, and gear. For a driver, passenger, and gear, that means about 1,366 pounds.
| Estimated Minimum Payload | |
|---|---|
| Individual | 1,146 lbs |
| Couple | 1,366 lbs |
| Family | 1,726 lbs |
Features
- Nitro-Fill Radial Tires
- Heavy Duty Tongue Jack
- 5/8" Tongue/Groove Plywood Flooring
- PVD Roofing Membrane w/ Industry-Leading 18-year Warranty
- Tinted Safety Glass Windows
- Bathroom Skylight
- Bath Vent
- Omni-Directional TV Antenna
- LED Exterior Lights
- Friction Hinge Entrance Door
- Hot/Cold Outside Shower
- Seamless Countertops
- LED Interior Lighting
- Undermount Sink
- 12Volt Water Pump
- Back-up Camera Prep
- Solar Prep
- USB Ports
- AM/FM/BT Stereo w/ 4 Speakers (2 In/2 Out)
- 13,500 BTU Roof A/C (Ducted in Tandem Axles)
- 20,000 BTU Furnace
- 7 Cu.Ft Gas/Electric Refrigerator
- 6 Gal. Gas DSI Water Heater
- Oversized Power Awning
- Dexter E-Z Lube Axles
- Electric Brakes
- Spare Tire & Carrier
- Mortise & Tenon Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Microwave
- Shower Surround (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- Flat Front Metal (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- 4 Stabilizer Jacks (2 Rear on 172RB-172BHDS)
- Pleated Shades (Mini Blinds 172RB-172BHDS)
- Solid Step on Main Entry (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- King Bed (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- Outside Kitchen (262BH and 262DBS)
- Large Grab Handle at Entrance (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
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RV Specifications
MSRP | |
Category | Travel Trailer |
Sleeps | |
Length | 32ft 0in |
Width | 8ft 0in |
Weight | 6,162 lbs |
Cargo Capacity | 1,558 lbs |
Max Weight (GVWR) | 7,720 lbs |
Freshwater Capacity | 40 gal |
Graywater Capacity | 32 gal |
Blackwater Capacity | 32 gal |
Features
- Nitro-Fill Radial Tires
- Heavy Duty Tongue Jack
- 5/8" Tongue/Groove Plywood Flooring
- PVD Roofing Membrane w/ Industry-Leading 18-year Warranty
- Tinted Safety Glass Windows
- Bathroom Skylight
- Bath Vent
- Omni-Directional TV Antenna
- LED Exterior Lights
- Friction Hinge Entrance Door
- Hot/Cold Outside Shower
- Seamless Countertops
- LED Interior Lighting
- Undermount Sink
- 12Volt Water Pump
- Back-up Camera Prep
- Solar Prep
- USB Ports
- AM/FM/BT Stereo w/ 4 Speakers (2 In/2 Out)
- 13,500 BTU Roof A/C (Ducted in Tandem Axles)
- 20,000 BTU Furnace
- 7 Cu.Ft Gas/Electric Refrigerator
- 6 Gal. Gas DSI Water Heater
- Oversized Power Awning
- Dexter E-Z Lube Axles
- Electric Brakes
- Spare Tire & Carrier
- Mortise & Tenon Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Microwave
- Shower Surround (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- Flat Front Metal (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- 4 Stabilizer Jacks (2 Rear on 172RB-172BHDS)
- Pleated Shades (Mini Blinds 172RB-172BHDS)
- Solid Step on Main Entry (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- King Bed (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
- Outside Kitchen (262BH and 262DBS)
- Large Grab Handle at Entrance (N/A 172RB-172BHDS)
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