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I'm a new guy on the block looking to buy a small vintage airstream and well matched tow vehicle to be a part timer (read snow bird) for 2 or 3 months a year. I will not be driving in snow or rough terrain. I would like to buy the tow vehicle first as I do not currently own a car. To be useful for the portion of the year while I am not traveling, the tow vehicle should be economical and easy to manage (park and manuver) in the tightly built urban area where I live. It should be an SUV, not a pickup. I have in mind a Toyota 4runner w/4.0Lv6 (5000), a Honda Pilot (4,500) or Toyota Highlander (3500) where the numbers in parenthesis are published tow capacities. My budget requires that all will have 50 k or more miles on them when I buy. What size vintage AS trailers could I consider matching with these vehicles (21'?, 23?). Any other recommendations and/or advice would be appreciated. What sort of milage reduction should I anticipate while towing?
Joe Pfznik
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