2023 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Towing 2016 Heartland Prowler Lynx 18-lx
This build shows the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SEL (5,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2016 Heartland Prowler Lynx 18-lx (4,016 lbs dry weight). With 237 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Midsize Pickup
2023 Volkswagen
Atlas SEL
3.6L V6 · AWD
Vehicle image
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Travel Trailer
2016 Heartland
Prowler Lynx 18-lx
22' 11" Length
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
4,342 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
658 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 4,342 lbs
RV Dry Weight
4,016 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
80 lbs
24% of 40 gal tank
Propane
9 lbs
22% capacity
RV Cargo
237 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,146 lbs
Using: 901 lbs
Tongue Weight
378 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
360 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
163 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 113 lbs
In Trailer: 237 lbs
Fresh Water
24% (80 lbs)
Propane
22% (9 lbs)
In Truck Bed
113 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
237 lbs
Pop-up Canopy
35 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
20
Solo MPG
17.8
Towing MPG
-11%
$19.66
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2023 Volkswagen Atlas SEL
Max Towing
5,000 lbs
80% Guideline
4,000 lbs
Payload
1,146 lbs
MPG
20 combined
Engine
3.6L V6
RV Specs
Full Specs →2016 Heartland Prowler Lynx 18-lx
Dry Weight
4,016 lbs
GVWR
6,900 lbs
Length
22' 11"
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