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wpostma
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Mar 05, 2017

Hybrid Versus Non Hybrid Travel Trailer Across North America

I am planning to buy a Hybrid Travel Trailer and travel clear across North America, in my case, Canada, with a minivan (3.6l v6). I'm aiming at a unit with a weight under 3000 pounds dry, and will be...
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bikendan
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Mar 06, 2017
The only hybrids made, with GVWRs of 3500lbs, are the smallest hybrids made.
They will only have a dinette for seating and their cargo capacity will not be enough for a family of 6. They have CCCs that are barely enough for 2 people.

Plus the frontal area will exceed your minivan's max limit.
And you will have issues towing over the Rockies, with a minivan loaded with 6 and pulling a trailer loaded to the max.

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