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Does anybody Tow using their SantaFe V-6 ??

I have the 2.7 litre engine in my SantaFe, and will be towing an

8x12' enclosed trailer that weighs 700 lbs empty , plus about 2,000 lbs cargo weight , with Driver and one adult passenger. My trip will be in some mountainous terrain in hot temperatures . Im wondering how your SantaFe handles the load , what the driving characteristics are at 65 mph with this much weight, and if any overheating of the engine/ transmission has occured in hot weather ? Thanks.
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IlBeBauck
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I have the 2.7L V6 Tucson and tow either a trailer (loaded) [did a self- move] for 1600kms] or a single axle 600kg (1350lb) caravan which when loaded probably weighs 850kg (1900lb). No problem maintaining 100km/hr (60mph) but the fuel consumption goes up rapidly. I ease the foot off the gas pedal, sit on about 85km/hr (about 50mph) and the fuel consumption is about 12l/100km (which is somewhere near 19miles/US Gallon); compared with

Normal consumption with wife and me in vehicle at 60mph is 23 mpg. Never had overheating or transmission problems and all my driving is in hill country - we don't have roads like your interstates here in Australia - our main highways are more like County Roads!!!!

Neville Casino NSW Australia

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Neville MADDEN

Thank you for that information Im taking my new boyfriend on an RV trip this Summer Regards, Dave

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Dave in Lake Villa

I have the 3.5 liter 4WD so it's not the best comparison, but I tow my popup trailer several times a year with my 2005 Santa Fe L. It probably weighs in about the same as your setup's gross weight as the trailer loaded is lighter but we usually have 2 other adults with us.

One thing I would be concerned with is brakes. If the trailer has its own brakes then it's not a problem. If not, you need to be very cautious in descending hills at speed.

Regards, Jon

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Zeppo

Thank you for your replies. Good to know the Santa Fe will tow alright .

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IlBeBauck

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