I don’t think it’s been mentioned but the Badlands has completely different suspension than the other models. If you put a premium on ride comfort off road that will be where the difference shows up the most. IMHO
The trailer is 1840 dry. I don’t tow with the water tank full and we pack light. I don’t know what the exact weight is loaded down but I can move it around with a harbor freight dolly very easily.
Definitely cool looking. I think it would block the sensor for the collision avoidance though. But who needs collision avoidance with a guard like that ?
I replaced a set of roof rails on a 4runner with a Prinsu roof rack. It bolted in the stock location and the instructions had us put silicone in the bolt holes before tightening. I’m not sure where your leak is exactly but it might be worth trying to unbolt and seal up.