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09-14-2018, 10:44 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 13
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Tow Vehicle for Base Camp
Hi! We are new to using a trailer, although we have been car camping and backpacking for years. It's just getting too hard to get dressed and climb out of the tent in the middle of the night when nature calls.
We just bought our first trailer (2018 Basecamp), and we are looking for advice on a vehicle to tow the trailer. We have been looking at mid-size SUVs (Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Kia Sorento) with all-wheel drive and dealer-installed tow package, but one of our friends with experience towing trailers has warned us that he doesn't feel such vehicles are adequate for towing a trailer. What kind of vehicles have you found that are great for towing this trailer? Thanks for your help!
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09-14-2018, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master
Lakes Region
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 815
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The Basecamp tops out at 3500lbs, I believe, any mid size SUV should be fine, just check the ratings. Maybe a nice 4 door Jeep Wrangler..
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09-14-2018, 02:03 PM
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#3
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2 Rivet Member
Bentonville
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 54
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Those would be fine. Definitely install a brake controller and a weight distributing hitch and you'll be golden.
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09-15-2018, 07:30 AM
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#4
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1 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
Loveland
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 9
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We have a 2015 Highlander with tow package and a 2017 Basecamp. We’ve had no problems going over Rabbit Ears pass in Colorado, or traveling across Death Valley.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy!
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09-15-2018, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seshields
Hi! We are new to using a trailer, although we have been car camping and backpacking for years. It's just getting too hard to get dressed and climb out of the tent in the middle of the night when nature calls.
We just bought our first trailer (2018 Basecamp), and we are looking for advice on a vehicle to tow the trailer. We have been looking at mid-size SUVs (Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Kia Sorento) with all-wheel drive and dealer-installed tow package, but one of our friends with experience towing trailers has warned us that he doesn't feel such vehicles are adequate for towing a trailer. What kind of vehicles have you found that are great for towing this trailer? Thanks for your help!
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Rear wheel/all wheel drive vehicles with a robust transmission and driveline are best. The Sorrento is, I believe, front wheel/all wheel and I would avoid it.
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09-15-2018, 09:16 AM
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#6
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,719
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seshields
Hi! We are new to using a trailer, although we have been car camping and backpacking for years. It's just getting too hard to get dressed and climb out of the tent in the middle of the night when nature calls.
We just bought our first trailer (2018 Basecamp), and we are looking for advice on a vehicle to tow the trailer. We have been looking at mid-size SUVs (Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Kia Sorento) with all-wheel drive and dealer-installed tow package, but one of our friends with experience towing trailers has warned us that he doesn't feel such vehicles are adequate for towing a trailer. What kind of vehicles have you found that are great for towing this trailer? Thanks for your help!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperjen
We have a 2015 Highlander with tow package and a 2017 Basecamp. We’ve had no problems going over Rabbit Ears pass in Colorado, or traveling across Death Valley.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy!
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Welcome! You should have lots of tow options for a tidy, light-weight package like the Basecamp.
How has your fridge been working? You don't mention any problem, so I'm wondering if a fix has been implemented for the problems others have reported here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f404...ne-169937.html
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09-15-2018, 02:15 PM
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#7
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1 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperjen
We have a 2015 Highlander with tow package and a 2017 Basecamp. We’ve had no problems going over Rabbit Ears pass in Colorado, or traveling across Death Valley.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy!
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Thanks for your encouragement! We are looking forward to years of great travel! Also, did you ask about our experience with the refrigerator? We have not tried it yet, as we don't have a tow vehicle. We could try it in the driveway, I suppose. . . .I gather that there is an issue with the refrigerator; I've seen several references to it in the forum.
Thanks!
Steve S.
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09-15-2018, 02:53 PM
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#8
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Shortest rear overhang and fully independent suspension. A real variety possible. See CAN AM RV website.
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09-15-2018, 03:06 PM
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#9
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1 Rivet Member
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Chester
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 7
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He had a 16 foot sport which is not much heavier than the Basecamp. We tried to tow with our 2005 Highlander with the factory tow package, and it was way too light - we live in Vermont so hills and steep roads are the norm. The new model Highlanders have a much higher tow rating. Anyway I sold it and bought a Tahoe and then traded up to a bigger AS. These things are addictive! Look carefully at tongue weight loads for your vehicle.
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09-15-2018, 03:52 PM
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#10
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1 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
East Syracuse
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 5
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BaseCamp Tow Vehicle
I’ve got a 2917 Airstream BaseCamp and have taken it cross country once and back as well as up into eastern Canada. My tow vehicle is a 2016 Kia Sorento with all wheel drive/ four wheel drive train and a 6 cylinder 3.3 engine with an automatic transmission. I had an after market hitch installed with and equalizer/weight distribution/anti sway hitching system. Combined, my trailer and mid size SUV, is a great set up. The trailer follows my tow vehicle great and I have no issues going up and down fairly steep grades in the road. The advise given you about mid sized SUV’s was wrong. With a correct set up (mine was done by Colonial Airstream in Lakewood, NJ) they work great!
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09-15-2018, 03:55 PM
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#11
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:SPACE A" S/O 11 Air19745
2006 34' Classic S/O
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,766
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I have a Nissan 4X4 Extera that tows up to 5,000#, No sweat.
guskmg
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09-15-2018, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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I have a fiend who has towed her 16 ft Bambi across county 3 times with a Ford Edge... factory original fwd no mods
Base Camp and FWD; no problem
JCW
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09-16-2018, 09:08 AM
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#13
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1 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
Edwardsville
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 11
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TV for Basecamp
We have had our Basecamp for 1 year now and have pulled over 6000 miles. We pull it with a 2013 F150 4x4 3.5 ecoboost. Have had no problems towing on all types of terrain, even the mountains of Colorado this summer. Monarch pass was climbed easily, just go slow on downhill. Forest service roads are no problem either. Whatever TV you choose, check the cargo carrying capacity located on the driver's side door pillar. With passengers, bikes, gen, and all other gear, your weight adds up quick. We have had some issues with the Basecamp, but we like our dealer and that can make or break your experience.
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09-25-2018, 08:50 AM
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#14
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2 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 48
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hello - we have a Jeep Cherokkee 4*4, V6, 2019- works perfectly !
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11-22-2018, 09:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
Memphis
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 21
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We have a 2008 Ford Sport Trac V6 that works perfectly.
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11-22-2018, 11:07 AM
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#16
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1 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 13
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Thanks for all the great advice!
Thanks to all of you who provided advice. After some consideration, we decided to go with the Toyota Highlander, and ordered one (to get the complete tow package the vehicle has to be ordered from the factory with the package). Our car is scheduled to be built December 4, and we hope to have it by the end of the year!
Thanks!
Steve Shields
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11-23-2018, 01:11 PM
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#17
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,719
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Congratulations. Thanks for the update.
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02-06-2019, 07:10 AM
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#18
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2 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperjen
We have a 2015 Highlander with tow package and a 2017 Basecamp. We’ve had no problems going over Rabbit Ears pass in Colorado, or traveling across Death Valley.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy!
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Do you have a weight distributing anti-sway hitch?
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02-10-2019, 10:10 AM
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#19
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1 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
Loveland
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-Robert
Do you have a weight distributing anti-sway hitch?
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Yes
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02-11-2019, 10:34 AM
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#20
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2 Rivet Member
2017 Basecamp
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperjen
Yes
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What brand of hitch did you install? Can you post some pics?
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