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Ebuss · 09-13-2017, 05:30 AM

We've done a lot of looking and have narrowed our search down to this unit. Anyone out there own one? How has it performed for you. I would be towing with a Toyota Sequoia which can pull 7,100 lbs. this unit is around 5,200 lbs. We're retired and are looking at some local camping and some summer trips short term, with some longer trips in the future. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Safe Travels

Desert Flyer · 09-14-2017, 10:36 PM

I can't comment on your proposed Keystone, but I am concerned about it's weight. Keystone website lists this unit as 6,000 lbs shipping weight, not 5,200. You should check out the Towing section of this forum and do your due diligence. Many times with heavy SUVs their towing/pulling capacity isn't the limiting factor but, rather, their rear axle load rating or overall payload capacity is easily maxed out. Your 6,000 pound unit is a dry weight and at its absolute lightest theoretic possible weight. That doesn't include options, batteries, propane tanks, water in the tank, or any camping gear or cargo. Added to that, you will have people in your vehicle plus pets, more cargo, the heavy weight-distributing hitch, and finally the trailer's hitch weight on the ball. Depending on the size of your family and how much stuff you take with you, you could very well overload your Toyota. There are also some very good towing calculators in this forum. Check them out. Do your research. Not to be a buzz-kill but if you will be towing in the mountains you should have a comfortable margin and not be towing "at capacity".

Ebuss · 09-16-2017, 03:49 PM

We ended up going with a Sunset Trail Grand Reserve 26SI. From all the research I did, my Sequoia should be able to handle it. This was very similar to the Premier I was looking at, but what sold me was the window in front, auto leveling system, steel rack in back for bikes etc. and being perwired for a rear camera. Anxious to pick it and see how it preforms. The dealer added a weight distribution hitch onto the deal.

Superslif · 09-18-2017, 04:44 PM

Even the Sunset Trail Grand Reserve 26SI has a shipped weight of 5990. Do you have the 4.7 or the 5.7L V-8 in the Toyota? Either one your "maxed out".

cdoorider · 04-30-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Superslif

Even the Sunset Trail Grand Reserve 26SI has a shipped weight of 5990. Do you have the 4.7 or the 5.7L V-8 in the Toyota? Either one your "maxed out".

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