Towing Trailer with a 4Runner

SoundGuy wrote:

JnJnKatiebug wrote:
With the right hitch setup you could pull a small trailer up to about 20 feet long with an empty weight of 3,000 to 3,500 pound. Anything over that will be a challenge. It's all about cargo capacity.

Disagree. While payload capacity is certainly a most important consideration for just about anyone towing with anything less than a 3/4 ton, with such a limited tow vehicle as the OP's 4Runner they'd also want to be very concerned about the effect significant wind resistance created by any full height trailer at highway speeds that will severely tax the capabilities of their vehicle, regardless that it may "technically" fall within various weight ratings. JMO, but they'd be far better off to stick with a low profile popup and avoid this issue entirely.

It greatly depends on the intended use. If the OP is planning a long distance cross country trip then the wind resistance is a big deal and that tow vehicle would be out of the question. If they intend to go down to the local campground a few times a year it is no big deal.

We camp with some friends who have a popup. Works great if it is not raining. Setting up and breaking down in the rain with wet canvas is a pain. Also they say if another camper is close by they hear everything that is going on. We made a trip to Colorado and a bear came thru the campground in the middle of the night. I don't think they slept much the rest of the trip.