2023 Sandstorm 242GSLC

Travel Trailer

Floorplan

Our Thoughts

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 weight capacity on this trailer is acceptable for weekend family excursions, including bringing along some toys.

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 1,640 pounds.

Estimated Minimum Payload
Individual	1,420 lbs
Couple	1,640 lbs
Family	2,000 lbs

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RV Specifications

MSRP
Category	Travel Trailer
Sleeps
Length	31ft 3in
Width	8ft 6in
Weight	7,353 lbs
Cargo Capacity	2,646 lbs
Max Weight (GVWR)	9,999 lbs
Freshwater Capacity	140 gal
Graywater Capacity	65 gal
Blackwater Capacity	40 gal