Why don't we start a thread about towing...
I towed a 21ft travel trailer on the long weekend and the ride was perfect. I set a rule for the trip that I would obey speed limits at all times and I can tell you it was hard to keep my promise, there was enough power reserve for speeding at most of the trip across the hills...
Rig - in bow to stern order:
Braking: with appropriate brake controller setting I couldnt tell the difference when I hit the brakes.
Shifting: played around with the manual shifting by keeping the transmission in lower than D gears.
Coolant temperature: Same as without towing.
So, what do you tow?
I towed a 21ft travel trailer on the long weekend and the ride was perfect. I set a rule for the trip that I would obey speed limits at all times and I can tell you it was hard to keep my promise, there was enough power reserve for speeding at most of the trip across the hills...
Rig - in bow to stern order:
- 2007 CX-9 GT AWD with towing package (my understanding is this option is standard in Canada)
- Hidden Hitch # 87438 Class III/IV round tube, 2 square receiver (Thanks Lexx for the great tip!)
- Wiring harness: modified Mazda OEM wiring harness to accept brake control wires
- Tekonsha Primus proportional electric brake control http://www.tekonsha.com/primusintro.html
- Husky 70210 weight distribution hitch with round spring bars
- Husky sway control RH#34715
- 2008 Trail-Lite Crossover travel trailer TLX-210QB (21ft) http://www.trail-lite.com/PDFs/Trail-Lite-Crossover.pdf
Braking: with appropriate brake controller setting I couldnt tell the difference when I hit the brakes.
Shifting: played around with the manual shifting by keeping the transmission in lower than D gears.
Coolant temperature: Same as without towing.
So, what do you tow?