Towing in my 6th gen (16' foot Airstream trailer). What's your tow experience been?

[Roysleight]

Thank you. I'm hoping CIPA will come out with some for our THs. I really liked the way they fit and looked on my Dodge PU. I will have to make a choice between these other brands in the meantime.

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[kinetic262]

I'll be towing our travel trailer with the 2025 TH Hybrid at about 5K loaded and definitely using a WD hitch and sway bar. What kind of extended mirrors are you using and your opinions please.

Personally, I'm not using any extended mirrors towing a 4k pound 16.5 ft trailer. My trailer does have a camera on the back though, and a little monitor for that which attaches to the windshield in my 4runner.

 

[BDuane007]

So far I have towed my 16 foot Airstream (approximately 4000 pounds) around 1600 miles or so with my 6th gen off road premium. For comparison purposes, my previous vehicle was a 5th gen TRD Pro which I had for 9 years.

The additional power at the lower RPM's has been great, and the tow tech package with straight path assist is super useful when maneuvering in tight campgrounds and trying to back into a tough spot. It's still a bit of a rough and loud ride on the highway; Using Tow Haul mode and shifting into S5 will keep the RPM's north of 3000 at standard cruising speed on most highways.

RPM's stayed relatively high as I drove through the mountains, helping to regulate speed going downhill and giving me more than enough power to easily pull the trailer up long winding inclines in the Appalachians.

I think I have averaged around 11 or 12 mpg overall when towing.

Wondering if other folks have had similar experiences or have any other thoughts on the 6th gen as a tow vehicle.

I have a 3,500# BassTracker and towed it 550 miles one way to TN to fish recently. Interstate most of the way, 70-75 MPH average. I got between 11-12 MPG and turbo ran non-stop. With small gas tank, after 150 miles, I have to look for gas. This is a royal pain trust me. it towed ok but I question whether I made a good choice for this towing. I plan to do this a lot now that I am retired. Wondering how long this small 4 banger can take this. I’m open to any suggestions!

 

[Underground25]

So far I have towed my 16 foot Airstream (approximately 4000 pounds) around 1600 miles or so with my 6th gen off road premium. For comparison purposes, my previous vehicle was a 5th gen TRD Pro which I had for 9 years.

The additional power at the lower RPM's has been great, and the tow tech package with straight path assist is super useful when maneuvering in tight campgrounds and trying to back into a tough spot. It's still a bit of a rough and loud ride on the highway; Using Tow Haul mode and shifting into S5 will keep the RPM's north of 3000 at standard cruising speed on most highways.

RPM's stayed relatively high as I drove through the mountains, helping to regulate speed going downhill and giving me more than enough power to easily pull the trailer up long winding inclines in the Appalachians.

I think I have averaged around 11 or 12 mpg overall when towing.

Wondering if other folks have had similar experiences or have any other thoughts on the 6th gen as a tow vehicle.

Towed 4500 lb Uhaul trailer and contents 1200 miles with ORP hybrid. 15 mpg, didn’t even seem to break a sweat. I started with around 1900 miles on it, ended with 3100 miles on odometer and now have 7500 miles with zero complaints or issues. (EDIT: with Tow Tech package)

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