Ameri-lite 189dd

Ameri-lite 189dd
dry weight 2996
tonque weight 350
almost 21' long

2019 O/R would be towing it. Not going long distances (30 to 200 miles) and no mountains. Not new to towing but this would be the biggest (weight and length) I've towed with my Tacoma. If I still had my GMC this would be of no concern. I KNOW the Tacoma will pull it, but I'm not going to buy it if the travel trailer will be too much for the truck in terms of safety and general good sense. What say all of you?

 

Can’t advise you but I can tell you that I have an almost identical setup. I tow on the prairies, 2018 ORSB, RPOD179, 3250 loaded wt, 400 lbs TW. Conventional tow. I’ve always had an @OVTune and this year a @PapaRee tune so I can’t comment on towing on a factory tune.

I did find the rear springs sagged a bit starting the 2nd season so I installed Hellwig helper springs and overall it works like it should now: level under tow, slight OEM rake daily driving.

I have no complaints about my setup save the mileage. About 10-12 mpg under tow.

 

Mine is about the same as far as weight is concerned. 2007 Trail Cruiser just under 3000 dry with a 2015 TRD Sport DCSB. I have a weight distribution hitch plus Firestone air bags. No problems towing but you can't be afraid to rev that 4.0 litre (I have the six speed manual). And yes, mileage suffers big time...but I also drive a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid so it evens out in the end.

 

I just picked up an amerilite 197bh yesterday. 23’ and 3700lbs. 5’ longer and 900-1000lbs heavier than my previous camper, like you it was the largest thing I’ve pulled with the truck. But I was pleasantly surprised with how the truck towed. If it was just the wife and myself, we would have gone with the 189dd. You’ll be just fine with that camper.