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vlopddap
Explorer
Jan 23, 2019

Towing a small popup with a 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD?

I have the opportunity to put my hand on a slightly used 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD (19,000 miles) for a low price. I currently have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan as a tow vehicle for a very small 8-foot b...
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rjstractor
Nomad
Jan 24, 2019
Bionic Man wrote:
Must be winter time.

If your trailer really is at or below 1400 pounds, and you are only towing a handful of times a year, I wouldn't worry about it. Don't over think it.


No kidding! The weight police are getting salty during the long, dark winter. We're talking about towing a 1400 lb low profile trailer with a vehicle that has 176 horsepower. The trailer weighs less than half of the tow vehicle. If his proposed weights are accurate the OP will be within all specs.

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