FWIW - I tow a 3124KB with a 2001 Durango 4.7L, AWD, 3.73 gears. (The 3124 actually weighs more than the Elkmont!) I met a guy at a campground (we were both at the dump getting ready to leave) who had a newer Tacoma pickup with club cab and the 3.5 L V-6, pulling a pretty good sized conventional trailer - I'd guess 26-28 ft. We were both headed over Berthod Pass near Winter Park, CO so we ened up driving mostly together to the pass. I watched him most of the way up the pass. And he pretty much left me behind. By the time I got to the top, he was out of sight. The point being the Tacoma apparently has some good towing capability.
Just something more to think about. Good luck.
Alan
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