Why not put a rear view camera on the back of the trailer to take care of the 'seeing around the trailer' issue? The width of the Tacoma with mirrors is nearly the width of the casita. You should be able to see whatever is beside the trailer and wi...
Very happy with my 2008 towing a 18' tongue to tail #4500 dry trailer. We have had the trailer up to #6000 for cross country trips, but usually around #5500 here in Colorado for weekend trips. We always travel with a full water tank and dump at hom...
Temps in the high mountains with thin air and low humidity will feel different than in TN. 70 degrees in direct sun can feel a bit 'hot' and you will burn quickly. 40 with clouds and a breeze can be nasty cold. You can expect both in early June. ...
Even with just you and your family and an empty trailer with no gear in the truck, that will be taxing the truck because of age and altitude, but a thought about the math:If you already loaded food, bikes and day gear in the truck, are you really goi...
We have had our Sequoia in the garage as a dedicated tow vehicle for 4 years now. We keep up the maintenance, and drive it once per week long enough to get everything up to operating temperatures. We have 4 kids, so finding a 20 mile trip to take i...