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Originally Posted by JustRami
I drive the same model 4Runner as you and would like to know how much that boat and trailer weigh. And how does our 4Runner handle the load?
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My trailer completely loaded with the boat, all the fishing crap, trolling motor and a full tank of gas is 4,260 pounds (certified truck scale) with a tongue weight of 298 pounds. The trailer has functioning surge disk brakes on all four wheels. Keep in mind that optimum tongue weight for boats on trailers is about 7% of the total rig weight. Travel trailers tongue weight should be significantly higher and will affect your Runner differently.
The suspension on the 4Runner is completely stock. The rear drops about 1 1/8” with the rig hitched up and looks about level with maybe a tiny bit of rake left.
The Runner handles the load surprisingly well. It's no speed demon and fuel mileage suffers a lot on the highway. I mainly tow about 8 miles one way to the ramp and back on flat Florida roads. I tow about 7 hours down to the FL Keys once a year for a fishing trip. About 3/4 of that is on the highway at 65 to 70 mph. Haven't made that trip yet with the Runner, but my test run went fine.
The Runner is no Tundra or F-150 in the towing department, but it seems to be working for me. If you plan to tow near the limit all the time, then I would consider a different tow vehicle.