No matter what TT I bought, I would get a slide. If you end up with a friend in there it gets old when you are stepping on each others feet.
I cant imagine the Tundra getting better than 10 or 11 when towing but others may know more
We had 2 different Chevy Travers suv's. One had a tow package 5200 lb. One didn't 2000 lb. A tow package is far from bolting a receiver on. Mpg was worse on the non tow package model.
Short bed truck is good but I would never buy a truck without at least an extended cab. Many trucks will have nearly double suv capability.
