v7 wrote:
i intend to tow a 2000 lb folding tent trailer. it looks to be within the bounds of the minivan.
we've come the full circle. we considered a class C, then changing to a full sized van (chevy express) and a TT, then C again, then keep the car and go for a tent.
we've got several friends towing tents with minivans , and they seem to be pk with that.
I've been doing it for over 11 years with minivans without tow packages, and my popup weighs 3000 lb. Be sure to get electric brakes on the trailer and a brake controller. Even a 2000 lb popup will be a chore to stop without brakes. Some here will claim that trailer brakes are not needed. However, a vehicle (van, pickup, SUV, car) is designed to stop the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (vehicle plus payload), and it is not designed to stop the weight of the trailer. The trailer brakes should stop the trailer. Definitely do not compromise in this area.
