Towing a 1500lb camper trailer with hybrid?

[Mazel]

We are considering purchasing a Livin Lite Quicksilver XLP14 equipped with hydraulic surge brakes. Dry weight is 1500lb. How comfortable would you be towing with a hybrid?

Two adults + 2 kids + camping gear for weekends. I'd estimate people + cargo = ~600-700lbs.

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[Mazel]

I have towed a regular 4 pin trailer loaded with tools and lumber locally up to about 2000 lbs gross trailer weight with no trouble for about a year at times.
I am now looking to buy a camper with electric brakes so I needed to convert to a 7 pin and get a brake controller. I have been looking at the Scamp, Helio 2 and the Pro Lite Plus S which is about 1390 lbs dry weight. Finding a light weight camper with a bathroom and inside kitchen is tough in that weight ctegoory.
I just installed the following 4 to 7 pin kit on my 22 Maverick XL hybrid.
Carseatty Universal 4 pin to 7 pin/4 pin kit. I used the flex bed 12 volt for the auxiliary connection for charging the camper battery. I have a Curt Discovery brake controller and it needs 4 wires. The 12 volt , ground and the brake stop signal wire as well as the brake output wire connection. The kit has the brake wire so that is a no brainer to run but the stop signal wire connection is a tough one. I do not want to use the flex bed power for the brake controller and the auxiliary on the seven pin. I want them separate to allow extra load safety so as not to rely on the one circuit for both.
How did you wire in your brake controller for the scamp? Does anyone have information on how I can obtain the power for the controller brake signal in the cab fuse panel area as there is no adaptor harness for the Maverick for a brake controller unit.
Would appreciate any information or insight anyone would have.

We just bought the Prolite S Plus & towed it from Adamsburg, PA to St. Pete FL! No problems! Of course the gas mileage was lower, but nothing we didn't expect.

 

[GPSMan]

We just bought the Prolite S Plus & towed it from Adamsburg, PA to St. Pete FL! No problems! Of course the gas mileage was lower, but nothing we didn't expect.

Looks like a good choice. But internet says you spelled it wrong.

Show some photos behind the Mav!

Keep the power gauge 50% or less on long sustained hills and nothing will overheat. It can do it!

 

[Timothyd]

Been towing my Scamp 13ft with zero problem fulltime for a couple months now. Barely know its there (other than MPG dropping to about 25-26 mpg).

My trailer weighs about 1550 lbs when empty. But I usually have the water tank filled and a bunch of stuff in there. So probably closer to 1700 lbs.

i also cary 20 gallons of water and gas in the trunk. Plus a gfc camper on top.

I do not have extra passengers though. Just me.

It seems to have absolutely zero problems with my setup.

Good to know, I was thinking of a teardrop trailer.

 

[ladyhawkgt]

just get one of these! perfect size and price!

 

[Quinnman]

Good to know, I was thinking of a teardrop trailer.

Quinnman
Thanks for the info . We are in the process of getting a camper and nice to hear about your MPG. WE are also in Illinois.

 

[GPSMan]

just get one of these! perfect size and price!

Nothankyou.

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[Mr Perfect]

I've been considering a Rockwood 1940LTD for towing behind my hybrid. We have a bigger popup now but its to heavy for the maverick.

https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/rockwood-tent/1940LTD/7987

 

[Mazel]

Looks like a good choice. But internet says you spelled it wrong.

Show some photos behind the Mav!

Keep the power gauge 50% or less on long sustained hills and nothing will overheat. It can do it!

LOL! Yes, I got it backwards! Prolite Plus S! We kept it under 50% or under. I was nervous at first, but it towed like a dream!

 

[GPSMan]

LOL! Yes, I got it backwards! Prolite Plus S! We kept it under 50% or under. I was nervous at first, but it towed like a dream!

This looks like a pretty optimal setup.

 

[Maverick2112]

I just got a used Venture popup. It is only about 1200 to 1300 pounds. It towed fine, but I wouldn't want to go much higher than that.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I just got a used Venture popup. It is only about 1200 to 1300 pounds. It towed fine, but I wouldn't want to go much higher than that.

Love this set up! Thank you for sharing and for being part of the Ford family!

 

[robbyrob]

I just got a used Venture popup. It is only about 1200 to 1300 pounds. It towed fine, but I wouldn't want to go much higher than that.

I like that a lot
Would you share what model # the used Venture popup is? ty

 

[Maverick2112]

I like that a lot
Would you share what model # the used Venture popup is? ty

Thank you. It is a 2000 venture, 1701

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