Question about tow vehicle capability
I'm new to the forum, looks like lot's of great information. Hope my question doesn't repeat a previous thread. We're buying our first trailer (moving up from a pop-up) to be towed by a 2018 Hyund...
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"Personally, I would ignore any advice of anyone who hasn't towed with such a setup, yet telling me I could not do so safely. If you are within specs, you should be good, and you can always enhance your vehicle even better with better shocks, tires, and brakes.
You have to be careful about the information you take in regarding tow vehicles, many will tell you that a larger vehicle would be better, as if your vehicle can't safely and comfortably tow that trailer."
Yes, by all means ignore the advice that you just asked for.
ONLY listen to the responses that coincide with what you want to hear.
Shocks brakes and tires upgrades are all you need to tow heavy.
On a more serious note, as others have stated, it's more the frontal wind resistance and crosswind induced trailer sway that you should be worried about with that setup. It won't be too bad 55 and under, but above that, you're taxing that little SUV a lot with the wind resistance and stability from crosswinds. Proper trailer brakes and hitch setup would be crucial with 15% tongue weight being my comfort zone assuming the numbers work for the tow vehicle. Make a test run out on low speed back roads to check the setup before hitting the highway.
Even if the numbers work, only you can say if it tows within YOUR comfort zone. Remember, towing safely isn't about how well it does on the perfect flat road on a calm sunny day with no traffic. Towing safely is about being able to cope with those less than perfect days that include panic stops, severe weather, bad detours, blowouts, swerving to miss animals or other drivers etc.
*Disclaimer*
The provider of this advice has never owned a Santa FE nor the proposed trailer in question. Please disregard any and all of the above advice.
You have to be careful about the information you take in regarding tow vehicles, many will tell you that a larger vehicle would be better, as if your vehicle can't safely and comfortably tow that trailer."
Yes, by all means ignore the advice that you just asked for.
ONLY listen to the responses that coincide with what you want to hear.
Shocks brakes and tires upgrades are all you need to tow heavy.
On a more serious note, as others have stated, it's more the frontal wind resistance and crosswind induced trailer sway that you should be worried about with that setup. It won't be too bad 55 and under, but above that, you're taxing that little SUV a lot with the wind resistance and stability from crosswinds. Proper trailer brakes and hitch setup would be crucial with 15% tongue weight being my comfort zone assuming the numbers work for the tow vehicle. Make a test run out on low speed back roads to check the setup before hitting the highway.
Even if the numbers work, only you can say if it tows within YOUR comfort zone. Remember, towing safely isn't about how well it does on the perfect flat road on a calm sunny day with no traffic. Towing safely is about being able to cope with those less than perfect days that include panic stops, severe weather, bad detours, blowouts, swerving to miss animals or other drivers etc.
*Disclaimer*
The provider of this advice has never owned a Santa FE nor the proposed trailer in question. Please disregard any and all of the above advice.
