Steverino

Denny,

Thanks for a great (and very useful) report. Glad your trip was such a success! We're still getting a few things sorted on our new-to-us 4Runner (brakes & alignment) and hope to dip our toes into the trailer-towing pond next Spring. The truck seems pretty solid, although in looking things over carefully I've been surprised at the amount of corrosion on the frame & mechanical hardware. Body appears fine, though. Evidently it started life in Ohio - guess they must use lots of salt?? Anyway, so far I've been getting about 19 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. It will be interesting to see how it handles in the snow.

I'm sure I'll have some questions for you as we progress toward TrailManorism - always better not to reinvent the wheel...

Cheers!

Steve