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Towed our travel trailer to big bend national park

Discussion in 'Towing' started by borellar15, Nov 30, 2020.

  1. Nov 30, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    New to the forum here but just wanted to post about our trip to Big Bend for anyone out there wondering about towing with their 4runner. We have a Keystone Springdale mini travel trailer 3400lbs dry weight and 21’ long. We do use a husky centerline weight distribution hitch with sway control bar and I’ve got the air bag helpers in the rear coils installed as well. Ran about 25 psi on those. With no wind it towed great. Relaxing ride even with semis passing etc. little sketch on the way back as it was windy as hell. 8 hour trip. She struggled up Steep hills a little bit obviously but overall I was very impressed with how well the runner towed this thing. S4 the whole way mostly 2500 rpm average unless going up hill etc.

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    borellar15, Nov 30, 2020
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  2. Jan 5, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    To top that trip we just towed our trailer to Utah to visit the five national parks.

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    borellar15, Jan 5, 2021
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  3. Jan 5, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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    Welcome from Arizona! Nice trip.
     
    Ironguy, Jan 5, 2021
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    Nice set up! thanks for the report...
     
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    @borellar15 just about to get the same set up and wanted to confirm you still think that the camper weight was ok with your 4Runner?
     
    Jccamps, Jan 22, 2022
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