Help, first time TT buyer.
Hello experienced TT owners, I need a lot of advice. Thank you! I am a first time TT "buyer" (not an owner yet, but soon). I have a 2002 4Runner 154,000 miles, (one owner and very well cared for), ...
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We agree with prior posts - we tow a Lance 1685 (20'9") with a 2006 4 Runner 6 cyl. Towing capacity is 5000#, trailer is 3800# dry, but way too close to our max loaded.
After 10,000 miles, here's a post I wrote on Pros and Cons: http://trailertraveler.net/towing-travel-trailer-with-a-6-cylinder-4-runner/
My husband said I could buy a trailer, but couldn't have a new truck... so the compromise. One of these days we'll get a new tow vehicle and we'll have more margin for safety. In the meantime, a 24' trailer is going to weigh alot more than our 20 footer, we wouldn't do it. Just our .02 cents worth...
After 10,000 miles, here's a post I wrote on Pros and Cons: http://trailertraveler.net/towing-travel-trailer-with-a-6-cylinder-4-runner/
My husband said I could buy a trailer, but couldn't have a new truck... so the compromise. One of these days we'll get a new tow vehicle and we'll have more margin for safety. In the meantime, a 24' trailer is going to weigh alot more than our 20 footer, we wouldn't do it. Just our .02 cents worth...
