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08-14-2014, 07:32 AM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Woodstock
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I tow our X17A with our Rav4. It is very capable and very stable. Some things I have done. Rear springs swapped out for the 7 passenger springs (from when we had the popup), Long Trail BFG tires, OEM receiver (16 mounting points VS. 4 with aftermarket,very important IMO), External Trans cooler, Prodigy P3 controller and a Progressive industries E4 6k hitch. I also run Premium fuel when towing. It does make a difference. Make sure to tow in 4th ALWAYS.
Good luck and have fun.
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08-14-2014, 10:16 AM
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I typically keep my anti sway installed at all times but I do loosen it if there is no wind. The reason is I believe it can be damaged when turning tight or especially backing up. When it is set tight I get out and loosen it when I pull into my site.
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08-14-2014, 10:26 AM
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Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
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Originally Posted by Hari1010
Hello all,
I'm new to this forum. I just purchased a Jayco flight swift 154bh travel trailer that I'm going to tow with my RAV4 V6, with tow prep package. If you were to give me top 5 advices when camping or towing what would it be?
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You did ask for the top 500 pieces of advice, right? 
Welcome to the family!
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08-15-2014, 02:50 PM
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LOL....Great Feedback! nbhybrid, Is your RAV4 V6, with two prep package also? You mention to drive in 4th when towing always?
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TT: Jayco 154rbh
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08-15-2014, 03:16 PM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Woodstock
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Yes it has the prep pkg. All V6 ravs sold in Canada had the prep pkg but the "trans cooler" is integrated and useless IMO.
Never drive in overdrive. Transmission will build up too much heat hunting for gears
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08-15-2014, 06:03 PM
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Drove to a campsite about 2hrs away in "D" overdrive. But from now on I will be definitely driving in 4th. Thank you for letting me know!!
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TV: RAV4, V6 tow preped
TT: Jayco 154rbh
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08-17-2014, 02:32 PM
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Junior Member
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TV: RAV4, V6 tow preped
TT: Jayco 154rbh
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08-17-2014, 02:54 PM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hari1010
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then pull the shifter to the left to get into 4th
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08-17-2014, 02:56 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
then pull the shifter to the left to get into 4th
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Never did that before. Thank god for this forum 
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TV: RAV4, V6 tow preped
TT: Jayco 154rbh
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08-17-2014, 03:04 PM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Woodstock
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Best way to tow. Unnoticeable fuel economy difference and a ton easier on the transmission not having to lock in and out.
Another thing I always do after a long tow on the road is when I stop for gas,food or arrive at the CG I leave the engine running for a bit instead of shutting it off. Cools the tranny down faster
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08-17-2014, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spicewood, Texas
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Put your car keys or something you will see on a cloths pin and clip to your crank up TV antenna handle. That way you don't forget and yank it out going under something. As stated above travel as light as possible. Get groceries and fill water tank at last place available before you camp.
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08-17-2014, 03:46 PM
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And get tranny fluids flushed often. It only cost $60 for my dodge diesel.
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08-17-2014, 08:32 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dallas
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Hi Hari1010,
I have a Jayco 195rb on order which I too will be pulling with my Rav 4 with towing package. Would love to know what your towing experience has been?
What also was the tagged dry weight on your specific trailer.
Happy RVing. I am a newbie as well!
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08-17-2014, 08:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Modesto
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Hi Sunshine14,
It's been a bit overwhelming with all the information in this fantastic forum. That's why I asked for "top 5 things", but got a lot more then I asked for. I love it! LOL
My main thing is understanding how everything works, the plumbing, the tanks, connecting the TV to TT, the weight limits, driving on the freeway, etc...I spent a lot of time in this forum just searching by keywords and I also spent time on youtube. But for the most part I learned things in this forum. The response to my questions is impressive and in detail. Asked only 2 so far, but will ask more in the future, I'm sure.
For my first camping trip I picked easy drive (or at least I thought it was going to be), nice CG site with full hook ups. Enjoy your TT, you will love it!
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TV: RAV4, V6 tow preped
TT: Jayco 154rbh
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08-17-2014, 08:51 PM
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Junior Member
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The drive was a lot better and easier then I expected it to be. Tagged dry weight on my trailer was 2520lbs.
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08-17-2014, 08:52 PM
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Location: Dallas
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Thanks for the reply Hari1010. I just finished reading through all of the responses you received and they were SO helpful. This whole experience will be completely new for me; I didn't even put gas in my own car until this year. I am however, very excited.
I'm sure I'll have questions once I actually have mine on hand.
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08-17-2014, 09:17 PM
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Member
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Top 5 things to consider for a newbie
(Post deleted. Ended up in wrong thread.)
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08-17-2014, 09:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Salem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad
I typically keep my anti sway installed at all times but I do loosen it if there is no wind. The reason is I believe it can be damaged when turning tight or especially backing up. When it is set tight I get out and loosen it when I pull into my site.
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My salesman told us alwys unhook anti sway when backing up
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08-17-2014, 10:09 PM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Woodstock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dizz
My salesman told us alwys unhook anti sway when backing up
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that is why I decided since I am spending thousands on a new trailer I am getting some of the best equipment to do it well. Equalizer hitch with built in 4 point sway control and nothing to unhook
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08-18-2014, 01:33 AM
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Junior Member
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Ran out of money by the time I got to the sway bar so 95 bucks looked pretty good by then.
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