vrv toyhauler

CoyleClan wrote:
What were you pulling it with this time?

My 2012 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Cab short bed 4x4.

09KZMXT266 wrote:
Well, I picked up my VRV from E-Trailer after they installed the brake controller and WD hitch. I was fine until I got on the freeway and after I hit around 45 to 50 mph I got some trailer sway. The sway was scary enough that I exited the freeway to get home on surface streets. I can add a anti sway bar and load up the back with my Harley, but not sure if that will be enough to stop the swaying. Looks like I got work cut out for me.

How much tongue weight do you have? Mine towed terrible until I stopped using the WD hitch. So far without putting the WD bars back on I've towed about 3K miles and it tows perfect. I still use the sway control. The factory does not recommend WD hitches for these trailers, many of the dealers are not aware of this.

What were you pulling it with this time?

Well, I picked up my VRV from E-Trailer after they installed the brake controller and WD hitch. I was fine until I got on the freeway and after I hit around 45 to 50 mph I got some trailer sway. The sway was scary enough that I exited the freeway to get home on surface streets. I can add a anti sway bar and load up the back with my Harley, but not sure if that will be enough to stop the swaying. Looks like I got work cut out for me.

CoyleClan wrote:
Congrats on your new trailer!!! Looking to purchase same one in next month.

For those that have used their VRV in the summer season, do you think it has enough insulation or in other words, since the camper is mainly aluminum, does it respond like a car (only stays hot or cold when the heat or AC is running), or will it maintain it's temperature more like a house (takes a little while to get cold or hot, but stays that way for a little while even after you turn the heat or AC off)?

Also, there is an option to get Extra Insulation sprayed on the bottom of the VRV for 2,000 dollars. Has anyone gotten that option and do you think it is worth the money?? Just wanting to make my trailer perfect since I plan on keeping it 15+ years.

Thanks!

Haven't had mine in the summer yet but I have had it in the upper 80's. Even though I have the two A/C option using just one cooled the inside in no time in direct sun. Floor never got warm. We have put some throw rugs of sorts in the front portion of the trailer so we're not walking on the cold floor in our bare feet. Really don't see how the floor can get hot no matter how extreme the heat is. The bigger problem would be keeping it warm in very cold conditions. Throw rugs work as good as anything. The A/C units are great and I may be over kill by getting two of them. The heater in my 26 FRB is great however I consider these trailers warm weather trailers even though I have used mine in the mid to upper twenties. That's something I wouldn't want to do for very long.

09KZMXT266 wrote:
Sorry, I guess I should clarify on the floor temps. Dealer actually said the floor will get warm if it's HOT outside not warm. So, think camping in the desert on a concrete pad. :)

I never think of camping and concrete pad at the same time:D

Sorry, I guess I should clarify on the floor temps. Dealer actually said the floor will get warm if it's HOT outside not warm. So, think camping in the desert on a concrete pad. :)

In my very limited experience, the floor stays cold/cool no mater how hot it is outside and in the cold it stays cold! So in the summer that is a plus but in the early spring/fall its going to be a MUST to put something down on the floor. The good thing is that the heater in mine is awesome. No problems keeping the trailer warm in the upper 30's

CoyleClan wrote:
Congrats on your new trailer!!! Looking to purchase same one in next month.

For those that have used their VRV in the summer season, do you think it has enough insulation or in other words, since the camper is mainly aluminum, does it respond like a car (only stays hot or cold when the heat or AC is running), or will it maintain it's temperature more like a house (takes a little while to get cold or hot, but stays that way for a little while even after you turn the heat or AC off)?

Also, there is an option to get Extra Insulation sprayed on the bottom of the VRV for 2,000 dollars. Has anyone gotten that option and do you think it is worth the money?? Just wanting to make my trailer perfect since I plan on keeping it 15+ years.

Thanks!

Good questions. Having never used mine yet, I cannot comment really. However, I will say the dealer told me the floor will get cold when it's cold outside and warm when it's warm outside. That's about all I know thus so far.
I will say, however, that these things are so well built and put together. My Wife who was originally against spending so much, is now saying how happy she is we bought it. The VRV's are awesome, I just know I am going to love it, and you probably will too. I bought mine without ever seeing one in person, and I am more than satisfied.

Congrats on your new trailer!!! Looking to purchase same one in next month.

For those that have used their VRV in the summer season, do you think it has enough insulation or in other words, since the camper is mainly aluminum, does it respond like a car (only stays hot or cold when the heat or AC is running), or will it maintain it's temperature more like a house (takes a little while to get cold or hot, but stays that way for a little while even after you turn the heat or AC off)?

Also, there is an option to get Extra Insulation sprayed on the bottom of the VRV for 2,000 dollars. Has anyone gotten that option and do you think it is worth the money?? Just wanting to make my trailer perfect since I plan on keeping it 15+ years.

Thanks!