In the theme of T4R, have you thought about a v8 Runner instead? Both are fantastic vehicles mind you, but the 4Runner has a few hundred pound advantage on towing capacity than the Sequoia (for curiousity I randomly compared 2005 models- 6200lbs Sequoia, 7000lbs 4Runner (4WD)). Probably because of the Sequoia's extra size/weight even though they have the same motor. Unless you're thinking the current gen Sequoia with the 5.7L, then obviously it's a different story.

Hey there..
To be totally Honest with you I never the V8 runner a thought. I know that the V8 runner is supposed to be a fine truck with lots of HP.Can you imagine small truck like the runner with a whopping V8? The thing is that i was also looking for some extra room too with a Sequoia i could yank out the 3rd seat and have some extra cargo space. The main thing is that i would like to be able to go up to a smaller Travel Trailer or bass boat without having to worry about towing...weight or melting anything.. the prices on the Seq's seem to have stabilized but have big mileage.... if i could find one of those i'd be happy.. I would also like one of the 5.7's but that might be- what you said a diffrent story.

I, as my sig lists, am pulling a '91 Coachmen Catalina which I use primarily for the hunting season at a friends property here in NY.

Hey,
I dont think i would try to pull that, to me looks like a big TT. for whatever reason MY runner does not like heavy loads.... I'd have to do some Math but i'll bet it might be close to MY limit. Are you off of 17 somewhere? thats where i hunt. I did not get up but only a few times this season. I hunted on Long Island the Majority of the time.I have a buddy who lives up by sharon springs/Burlington flats area good hunting there too. who know maybe the old 97's are a diffrent breed of Motor that the later Models. good thing you have a Transmission cooler i had one installed to at the dealer.

Looks COMFY though... thanks for posting..

It looks big, but it suits my needs. I don't think your rig would be able to pull it. I don't know too much about the 3rd gens, but I think you have the 3.0 motor, which is not quite the same as the 4.0 V6 I have. I have added the trans cooler, and upgraded the hitch to a WD system with an Equalizer hitch, so technically I am rated at 6,300 lbs. My TT weights in at 5,300 fully loaded, and I definately know it is back there. With my V6, I wouldn't attempt Pikes Peak, but it gets me where I need to go. I am not looking to get anywhere in a hurry when I tow it, just get there. With my setup, I don't have a problem with sway, and I take it easy so as not to put too much strain my 4Runner. I live just outside Schenectady and hunt near Middleburg in Schoharie county, so I have about a 45 mile trip each way. I can maintain 65 on the level, and use 2nd for heavy hills. It also helps that I have been towing for many years, and the experience, IMHO, helps when towing heavy loads.

Hey,
I think your TT might be what i would want to have when i am camping AFTER i get me another truck. I do love my 3G,but there are times when it does not want to get out of it's own way. I'm not a speed demon either.. but i do eventually get to where i am going. I know once i get moving she rolls right along. I do think it might have something to do with the larger tires.

I am glad that you have taken the precautions that other have not. I see all summer here on LI people who get a nice TT and tie it it to the smallest SUV they can find and off they go.I do realize that some TT'S are lighter than they used to be and that some small SUV'S can do a good job... I guess here there are not many hills and is basically flat. I like to have some l extra space.. 15% or something like that?

thanks for the reply

I am originally from LI, Lynbrook in southern Nassau county. But, I moved upstate in '78 to get away from the crowds, commuting traffic, and taxes. Winters are interesting, but I wouldn't move back for anything.

Well good for you!! I know a lot of people who have done the same thing. I came close , but i like Long island. I dont really know why but i like it here.. I also love the city- that might be the reason when the temp drops below 60 I say i'm going to move down south. I love the peace n quiet of being up state but i also love the hustle and bustle of manhattan. Lynbrook i'm sure has changed since you left. I think you made the right choice- but then again you did not need me to tell you that right?

Here is my 4runner and my Coleman Nevada popup...it it pretty heady when loaded with the family, camping gear, water, and beer.

I cant find the pics I have of it popped up

2000 keystone camplite with slide. sold!!!!!!!!! time for hybrid. will post pics when i get one.

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Haven't went on trip yet just pulled it locally but it pulls really nice couldn't be happier!

^^ What one is that? It looks to be the same size as my Jayfeather but looks like a slide on the side.

Nice looking combo you got there.

Thanks it is a jayfeather sport 197. What model do you have?

We got some nice setups on this thread, so I thought I would add a few pics that I have. I have a 06 Carson Rebel toyhauler, its a 14' box or 16 or 17' with the tounge.

Its about 3200 dry weight and I used to tow it with my 3.4 Tacoma and it did OK but could tell my motor was working hard on hills. As we started loading it with more toys we decided we needed something bigger. Thats when the V8 4runner came in, it tows this thing VERY easy. I dont worry when towing as much as I used to which is a HUGE relief. I do have a equilizer/stabilizing hitch which helps level things out.

I might upgrade to a 16-17' toyhauler if the family grows and think the 4runner will be able to tow it just as good.

Nice looking rig! You shouldn't have any problem with something a little bigger my trailer is supposed to be 3700 dry wt. and 4700 loaded. I don't know if its just the picture but it looks like you might need some adjustment to your hitch because it seems like the rear end of your runner is riding a little low. Once I figured out my weight distributing hitch it barely dropped the rear end 1" and my front end dropped 1/2" with a 450 lb. tongue wt.