Newbie and petrified of towing TT

I never towed before this year either. As a beginner, for me at least, learning how to set up your corner turns so you don't bump over curbs and being able to judge safe braking distances were the most important. As already suggested, getting out to a low traffic parking lot is your best bet. The learning curve from set up to tear down can seem steep, but most are common sense and you'll learn what works best for you they'll quickly become second nature. Try not to get discouraged, that is what insurance is for ;-)

Go to the Good Sam web site and look for the list of all the RVers on a list from all over the U.S. find a GS RVer in your area, give them a call and tell them what you need. All the RVers on the list have agreed to volunteer to give other RVers assistance. Or just call GS and ask them where to find the list

Hello, we purchased our very first TT a 35 ft towed by our truck and
Googling the specs for your TT and your Sequoia, it looks like you are good to go on towing, but it will be good to double-check to make sure.

The generator will be dependent on what you will need it for, i.e. running appliances, charging battery etc., 1000 watts can help run your lights, charge batteries up to the 3500 watt gens with a 30 amp connector so you can plug your TT in. This will run a 13K a/c on your TT and some smaller items.

You can google the generators as to the different makes, honda, champion etc., and it shows you how to add up the wattage/amps for each item in your trailer to match up with the power rating of the gen.

For us, the champion 4000/3500 watt gen is good match for us, it has a 30 amp connector and is not too loud when in use and allows us to run our a/c if need it. and for other appliances/battery charge and its price.

Not sure how the Sequoia handles when towing. We have the weight distribution setup to help with swaying problems and for the most part, it has been a lifesaver, ( you can go to youtube and search trailer towing, there are lots online).

Towing safety is also on youtube, we try to ensure we do not overload our trailer/truck when towing on the road, tires are checked, and check for weather that day.

We are full-timing but we have a storage for our things which we will not carry when traveling, so if your only camping, then your typical camping items/clothes,food, etc., should be good to go when storing in trailer.

first time driving we were nervous. Plan ahead your route, so you will be familiar if possible with the roads and traffic. good GPS/smartphone app (co-pilot etc.), is a must, but be aware that if you use a regular GPS, it will plan a route for a car and not RV.
(you can youtube/google RV GPS).

we practiced first before heading out on the major roads, to get a feel for the turning radius and the feel of the xtra weight towing. When we felt comfortable, we went on the bigger roads, avoiding smaller roads with smaller turns and then on to the highway and pulling in rest stops to regroup, practice parking etc. of course we went on sunday so not much traffic.

backing up is the hardest, if you don't have a pull-through, you might want to practice this with your girls or have someone help guide you in if you have to reverse.

hope this helps, we love it and though we have traveled with it, we still have butterflies at the beginning of our trip but then settle down once on the road.

have fun and ask again if you have other questions.

bill & jodi

Check with some local Rv dealers. They sometime offer TT towing lessons. Make sure you Toyota can safely tow this TT. YOu'll have to learn how to hook the TT and make sure it sits level with the Toyota. Your local Rv dealer should be able to answer all your questions. Best of luck.

First of all I want to commend you for taking this challenge and not letting the fear keep you from doing what you want. You are half way there. I would suggest that you take it out and go to a parking lot with someone experienced with towing who is willing to ride a long with you for basically a training run. Thirty foot sounds like a long unit for a first time pull but we've owned a 19', a 22', a 25, a 32' and now a 35' and DH says that the longer they are, the easier to back. I've towed all three with him with me coaching me and to this day, when turning he reminds me to take it wide. That's what you need - a tutor. You can do it! As for the generator - you'll need at list something like a Honda 3000, or 3500 watt to handle AC. Of course, if you camp in cooler weather, you won't need it and if you have hookups.

You may have your hands full with a Toyota Sequoia as it may be barely adequate. You need to have some kind of a lift hitch such as a Reese Dual Cam asa the dual cams are for anti sway. Check your book for towing capacity and then weigh it and the trailer by weighing each axle and then all axles added give you the Gross Weight, do this after you load up. I know someone who pulled with a Tundra and complained it was too light for towing.
As for a generator 5000 Watts and Honda or Onan as others aren't reliable or are too noisy. Even Hondas are loud.