Re: TOY: towing

[jetriple@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Ken (and list),  I have a class III hitch on my 96 T100.  I towed an Acura
Integra (3500lbs?) from Iowa to Southern California on a two-wheel dolly
(250lbs?).  The bed was way loaded too... and I would guess the total load
was close to 5,000lbs.  I had to do some down-shifting through the
mountains, but I was muchly impressed with how well my truck performed.
This was not a slow trip... as I was out and back (returning empty) in less
than 5 days.  From that experience I would raise the question as to the
terrain you will be traveling.  You can pull a train with a Volkswagen on
level ground.

Happy trails to all...

James T.

<original message>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 07:48:32 -0700
From: "Kenneth Emanuel" <KEMANUEL@waterrights.swrcb.ca.gov>
Subject: TOY: towing

Hi all,
I recently acquired a 4,500 lb. (wet weight) 19' 5th wheel travel trailer.
Problem is, my '94 V6 pickp is only rated to tow 3,500 lbs.  What Toyota
product do I need to adequately tow this trailer?  Would a 5 speed 3.4L V6
Tacoma or T100 adequately handle the job?  (They are rated to tow 5,000
lbs.)  Too bad the Tundra is not available with a turbo diesel option.

Any trailer towers out there?
<end>