Well, to bring this back on topic regarding pulling a small travel trailer, it would be helpful to know exactly how 'small' it is. Are we talking 2,000 pounds, 3,000 pounds?

I have a 1999 Amigo that I tow my Dutchmen Pop-up camper with on a regular basis, including our trips over the mountains to Moabzu. The pop-up weighs about 1500 pounds empty, and around 1800 or so loaded with gear. I've had no problems towing it so far, but then again, the trailer has very good manners - never sways, never bucks, etc. It tracks really well, which is a lot more than I can say for some of the trailers out there! Mountain passes do slow me down a little, but second gear and a little patience at 40 - 45 MPH works well.

Now, don't tell Michael this, but I don't have trailer brakes. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Stopping distances are increased a bit, and I know that maneuverability is compromised as well (as it always is when you tow just about anything). I compensate for this by allowing a lot of extra room in front of me, and anticipating what others around me may be doing. I'd rather have brakes, but I am NOT uncomfortable without them. Anything bigger, 2000 pounds+, and I'd have brakes on it.

Hope this helps!