Totally new To RVing need advice

Read this thread. (Click here) You should be able to pick up a lot of pointers. Don't listen to the dealer, when he says you'll be fine. If you can drag the trailer off his lot (that's the easiest tow of all), it's no longer his problem.

Things you'll need to know:

1. Towing specs (payload and tow capacity) on your specific 4Runner.
2. Your specific payload requirements.
3. Somewhat accurate loaded weights on the trailer.
4. Weight ratings on your hitch receiver.

Leave yourself some cushion in the numbers. Pushing the limits on any of your ratings, can make your towing an unpleasant experience.

Don't get tunnel vision on your max tow rating. Soon as you load more than 150 lbs of accessories, people, pets, and cargo, you no longer have that tow rating.

The towing capacity of the 4runner is 5000 lbs. The trailer itself weighs 2800lbs. There are two of us and two dogs, 70 lbs each. Hope this helps.

Seems to me your going to have a whole lot of trailer. What is the towing capacity and weight capacity of the Runner? That should tell you all you need to know. If it's rated for that much weight then your good to go. All be it not too fast. The trailer loaded should come in at around 4k maybe a little less than that but not much less.