3,500 max tow capacity.
In our pursuit of fine tuning our snowbird lifestyle we're getting down to a tow vehicle. DW has her heart set on a SUV that can tow 3,500 lbs max. All we need is a TT for 2-4 (max) weeks down sou...
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In April, 2011 I purchased an Escape 17B travel trailer, built in Chilliwack, BC. Dry weight 2100 lbs, actual weight packed for a 3-4 month trip - 3000 lbs. I tow it with a 2010 RAV4 (V6 & Tow Package rated at 3500/350 lbs).
So far I've driven the combination on 2 long & a few short trips for a total of 33,000 miles:
If interested, I have a journal of the trips:
2011 Trip
2012 Trip
All in all, it is a great trailer. I have their solar option, combined with a pair of 6V batteries & all LED lighting. I can dry camp for up to 2 weeks.
So far I've driven the combination on 2 long & a few short trips for a total of 33,000 miles:
If interested, I have a journal of the trips:
2011 Trip
2012 Trip
All in all, it is a great trailer. I have their solar option, combined with a pair of 6V batteries & all LED lighting. I can dry camp for up to 2 weeks.
