Towing with a Minivan

SusanDallas wrote:
I have a 2006 Kia Sedona minivan. The towing limit is 3500lbs. I have already installed a hitch, electric brake controller and electrical hookups on the van. I still need to add the transmission and power steering cooler.
I would like to purchase the KZ Sportsman Classic 19BH. The dry weight is 2,623 lbs. I will be traveling with my pet. I may have one other person traveling with me on some trips. I weigh 135lbs and my pet is 50lbs. The other person I will travel with is about 170lbs. I am going to add a sway controller as well. Do you think the minivan & travel trailer will work? The dealers all say yes but I would like to know if anyone else out there tows with a minivan.
Please don't answer saying get another tow vehicle. That is not an option. I know you mean well but this is the vehicle I own & I love it. I cannot afford to buy another vehicle.
So, if any of you tow a small travel trailer with a minivan, I would really like some feedback on this travel trailer before I purchase it. Thank you !

I don't like to discourage anyone from getting out there but I'm afraid you aren't going to enjoy the experience with the setup you mention. You might be able to just barely squeak by (maybe!) with your weights but your van will struggle and it will not be an enjoyable driving experience. I have had several mini vans and they are great as people movers but not as tow vehicles.