Follow Up: 4 Runner Towing Reality

We tow a 3500# trailer with a I6 Envoy with no problems whatsoever. We've been on many week-long trips. We have a sway control bar without a WDH, although I'm thinking about getting one. Our camping needs are simple, and I really prefer an SUV over a pickup. I keep hearing how bad SUVs are to tow with and how great pickups are. But, if you look at an SUV compared to it's sister pickup, quite often wheel bases and track are very similar. I generally tow a little under 65MPH, as the ST tires are only rated for that anyway. Keeping it in 3rd gear at 63-64 produces 12+ MPG.

Is this the best tow vehicle? Probably not, but is it worth trading in a 20 MPG SUV for a 14 MPG pickup? Not worth it to me. Just stay shy of your max tow weight, and I think you'll do fine.