No, I didn't stop in San Antonio. From Dallas, I took I-35 to Waco, then hwy. 77 to Victoria. It is a very easy drive.
My Kia can tow 3500 lbs. My KZ Sportsmen Classic 180bh only weighed 2700 lbs. at delivery. This included the roof ac, 6 cubit ft. fridge and a few other upgrades.
I did add Timbren springs to the rear wheels on the Kia. I also added the largest external transmission cooler that would fit as well as an additive to the transmission fluid to keep it cool. I also added a Curt hitch & brake controller and use an E2 weight distribution hitch with built in sway control.
I hardly notice when a semi truck passes me and the Kia pulls the trailer easily. In Europe, the exact same Kia built on the same assembly line has a tow rating of 4500. I would never attempt to go over 3500 lbs but the ease of towing with my Kia makes me think the 4500 lbs. would be possible.
