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I have been towing a 19' camper trailer weighing close to 4200lbs fully loaded, with an '07 Pre-Runner SR5 for a year and a half. Until I installed overload springs (very soon after purchase) I considered the trailer weight at, or just over, the safe handling limit of the Tacoma. Naturally I use a weight distribution hitch. What this means is that in my opinion the trailer controlled the truck far too much until the overload springs leveled the Tacoma. I drive very conservatively and 55mph is my max speed. For me it is foolish to think I can drive as fast while towing as I do when not on the freeway. For one thing, it isn't safe. For another, and for me, 55mph is fine. In the mountains I don't mind dropping down to even 40mph, when I'm forced to. My philosophy is hey, I'm on vacation and in no hurry. If I was, I would have bought a bigger truck. What I'm saying is that I realize the Tacoma has 235HP. I'm not going to push it to its limits The weight of your trailer is important, but so is your trailer's hitch weight. You may wish to obtain that figure. The max tongue weight for the Tacoma hitch is 450lbs. That the safe limit of the Tacoma's frame design. Period. This should be kept in mind when you consider towing your 29ft trailer. I could only guess, but I'll bet your 29' trailer's tongue weight exceeds 450lbs, even if it is a "lite." The Tacoma owner's manual allows for towing in overdrive, which I do. My gas mileage is 10mpg in overdrive, 9 mpg in 4th gear. The automatic transmission down shifts when necessary. I believe I could tow more weight, but on the other hand, the likelihood of additional hitch weight would probably prevent it I find that if I take my time, don't push my truck or luck, I do well with my rig.
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