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2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Driver Towed 1,810-Pound Camper 2,800 Miles, Wind Cut Fuel Economy to 14 MPG

21.08.2026 09:43 1 min 1 source РУС
Torque News ISL
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Driver Towed 1,810-Pound Camper 2,800 Miles, Wind Cut Fuel Economy to 14 MPG
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A Montreal driver towed a Helio O4 camper weighing 1,810 pounds loaded with a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime over 2,800 miles, recording 22.4 MPG at 56 mph and as low as 14 MPG at 65 mph in windy conditions. The trailer's loaded weight was 485 pounds above its dry weight, and the combination stayed within the vehicle's towing and GVWR limits. Engine oil temperature stabilized at 220°F on grades, and the driver used trailer brakes and a brake controller.

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