OK, so for those of you who have been successful towing overweight for a while, I have one for you. We are looking to buy a travel trailer, and may go to a smaller hybrid if our idea doesn't seem feasible or safe. We have a 2006 Sienna, and are considering the new Coachmen Freedom Express 230BH. The published dry weight is 3795 or so, but have seen on a dealer's lot with a mfr weight sticker showing a dry weight of 4015 lbs (including propane). We are a family of four, and our plan is to upgrade to a small truck (Tacoma or Fronty) or possibly an SUV (Explorer / 4Runner, etc) Though we live in Colorado, we know that towing in the mountains is out of the question with the Sienna and 4500 lbs. What do some of the overweight experts here think of towing on relatively flat land for a while with the Sienna and an Equal-i-zer WDH setup for maybe a year for weekend trips nearby? We always have the option of going to a lighter hybrid if we want, but from what I've been reading here, the front end aerodynamics of this trailer may make it tolerable or acceptable. Let me know your thoughts, and again, I know that this unit exceeds the tow rating and the Sienna's GCWR. BTW overall length of this unit appears to be about 26' hitch to bumper.



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