3CampPrincesses wrote:
I am thinking about eeeking a few more years out of the Highlander and the possibility of buying a used something just for towing, but not sure I want the maintenance
I would look at the total picture before getting a dedicated tow vehicle. I considered it (actually getting a daily driver to not drive my tow vehicle daily) and just couldn't make the numbers work. By the time I compared the purchase price (used of course), tag/registration, insurance, and maintenance to the fuel cost savings I would get, I was much better off just driving my tow vehicle daily.
Pretty much anything you will need to get to tow that much trailer is going to be a significant change for you as a daily driver coming from a Highlander. Either a full-sized SUV or a pickup is going to require you to get used to driving a vehicle that size.
Good luck with your search and I hope you find the right vehicle for you and your family.