[speeder]

There is always a big compromise one way or the other if you do not tow often. Vehicles that really tow heavy loads well must by definition have extra power and weight capacity that is not being used the rest of the time. On the other hand, towing near the capacity w/ a regular passenger vehicle can be scary and ruin the car/truck. A light, (~3500 lb.) trailer can be towed comfortably on level ground by most medium sized cars or small SUVs. The configuration of the trailer's axles and weight distribution is very important, all hitches have a "tongue weight" limit that is only a fraction of the total trailer weight.