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Thanks for the truck feedback much appreciated, a safe & great weekend to you all.

True, but they are rated at higher RPM. HP is now rated at 6000 RPM vs 5200 RPM previously. Who likes to listen to a 6000 RPM engine? What does that do to engine longevity?

We originally bought a pod thinking we could pull it with our Rav4 (3500 lb capacity).  However, we bought a used truck, and decided we can always use a truck as our second vehicle.  It is a super-cab which gives plenty of comfort in the second row seat.  5.4 L V-8, tow package.  We drive it conservatively so gas consumption is not horrible.  We use a WDH for most trips, sometimes use mirror extensions.  We have high winds and are close to the mountains - it's nice to know that the truck will control the trailer in all conditions.  Good luck and enjoy.

The Tacoma is a great truck but you will suffer the comfort factor. It also depends on your height. The Tacoma & tundra did not allow me the the leg room l needed. I bought the f150 super cab that could pull our previous trailer (5 k lbs). If buying used f150 l would stay away from 5.4 v8 unless plugs have been changed.they had plug breakage issues & possible expensive fix. If l was to buy another truck it would be f150 super cab 6.5 ft.bed with 5 liter v8 or 6 standard with at least 5k tow package. The tow package includes heavier suspension,trans cooler,heavy duty alternator and presset-up for brake controller for trailer brakes. I am not a fan of turbos because of additional expense up front & additional hardware to maintain (high heat ,more oil changes & possible expensive repairs in future). With a full size truck with towing suspension you probably will not need weight distribution system or sway controller. I don't need them with my current f150 but would probably need them with lighter duty vehicle. Just my opinion. You should check out consumer report for additional information.

I have a 2016 R-179 with a 2011 F-150 XLT 3.7L long bed.   I'm curious what the WDH provide for a 1/2T?  The R-Pod seems so light that the problem wasn't the weight on the hitch as much as the drag on the engine (especially hill climbing or pulling into a head wind).