Rpod 196 - Towing

New to the forum after lurking around for a while. I have a 2019 TRD OR. We just put a deposit down on an Rpod 196. Does anyone tow a similar trailer? Thoughts and what what set up do you use? Trailer is 22ft, ~3500lbs and ~ 350lb tongue weight. Thanks!!!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/towing.34/

 

Tongue weight will be closer to 450, but that is a sensible size for a Tacoma.

 

I have a 2017 Taco Sport and pull my RPod 196 in CO. I haven’t camped far from home yet and little gear. Under weight. Traveled on flat roads. I average about 10-15 mpg, but haven’t hit the high passes yet. I definitely use sway bars.would recommend a lift on the truck as mine sits a bit low. Boondocking for the first time tomorrow, will let you know how it does on the mountain passes.

 

I just sold my RPod 176. It's lighter than the 19x models, but the Taco handled it well.
I did install airbags in the rear suspension to level the truck. They do help absorb porpoising pretty well. The rear of the 3rd gen Taco is just undersprung and needs a little help leveling out.

 

I swapped out the rear shocks (everything else is stock) on my truck. That helps with porpoising significantly.

 

My Keystone Bullet is 18’ and ~3300 dry. It’s like dragging a space capsule parachute around for hours. But the Tacoma pulls it well in S4 with ECT. I keep it no more than 60mph which runs at about 25-2600rpms in S4 and get about 12mpg on average. Oh yea, don’t forget your WDH. I really like this one made by Fastway:
https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Fastway/FA94-00-0600.html