Rochelle wrote:
So a bottom-line question to all of you: would I be better off towing a low-profile teardrop that weighs up to 1000 pounds, or a nearly 6' high trailer that weighs less than 700 pounds? Or go with the others that are both low-profile and weigh almost nothing?
For you/your tow vehicle(s), I think the above is likely the most critical factor. Wind resistance will be your biggest enemy, especially if towing with the Scion. The less area presented to the wind while driving, the better.
You might be interested in a thread posted in the Scion forum on this topic...folks were towing the Aliner shown below, which weighed around 1700 pounds. Certainly over the mfr. limit, but evidently an easy tow over many miles, this due to small area presented to the wind.
link to discussion.I don't tell you this to promote the notion that you should exceed mfr. stated limits- just want to pass along that weight is not the only consideration. And I'd add:
Whatever you decide to tow, especially if with the Scion, do put brakes on it if it weighs much over 900 pounds or so.
