HEAVIEST load towed with 4Runner
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Of course it did! That is priceless.
I once needed to get some landscape rock from a quarry, and they placed a little more than I needed on the trailer (about 4500 # more) I only wanted 1500 #, so combined with trailer I was pulling a little under 6K over highways (the only way) and main roads. Definitely wasn't a quick trip.
brockeverly
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Highly unlikely IMO. I doubt that his T100 could even maintain traction with that much weight behind it, let alone pull it from being stuck. I watched someone on the farm try to pull a stuck John Deere 4020 tractor (around 13k) with an F250 4x4 and spin all four tires.
brockeverly
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I am going to call shenanigans on this one. Unless that F550 was also pulling, there is no damn way. 30k dead weight, up a hill? And with your 2000 4R with the 3.4?
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Gerdo
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True story. I'll see if I can find a picture of the rig. I did pull it in 4LO.
nashman69g
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just because you can doesn't mean you should
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UFG8R Runner
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Heaviest load so far was a 750lb aluminum trailer with a 2010 Kawasaki Trans4x4 Mule Diesel (about 2,200lbs including winch, bumpers, roof, stereo, etc). We also had three 200+ lb guys in the Runner.
The 4Runner did fine— particularly considering I was not able to hook up the trailer brakes (or brake lights) due to the asinine way the trailer plug is mounted on the Runner. I'll plan ahead next time and make a pigtail. I manually shifted to keep the truck in the torque curve. I was completely satisfied with the power and the Runner's ability to manage 3,000lbs.
That said, I would definitely put the 4Runner in the category of being capable of towing, but not specifically well-suited for towing. This isn't a bad thing, none of us bought 4Runners to be cross-country horse haulers. Coming from a guy whose last vehicle was a 2008 GMC Sierra Denali with the 403hp 6.2L V8, you definitely see the difference between a truck that is CAPABLE of towing and a truck that is DESIGNED for towing.
Although I feel the frame and platform are plenty competent in the 4Runner (especially with Airlift!), the lack of low-end torque in our trusty V6 becomes evident when you load up the weight.
This is especially the case for those, like myself, who have added larger / heavier tires and a lift to ensure our vehicles look and perform as awesome as we know they are.
The 4Runner did fine— particularly considering I was not able to hook up the trailer brakes (or brake lights) due to the asinine way the trailer plug is mounted on the Runner. I'll plan ahead next time and make a pigtail. I manually shifted to keep the truck in the torque curve. I was completely satisfied with the power and the Runner's ability to manage 3,000lbs.
That said, I would definitely put the 4Runner in the category of being capable of towing, but not specifically well-suited for towing. This isn't a bad thing, none of us bought 4Runners to be cross-country horse haulers. Coming from a guy whose last vehicle was a 2008 GMC Sierra Denali with the 403hp 6.2L V8, you definitely see the difference between a truck that is CAPABLE of towing and a truck that is DESIGNED for towing.
Although I feel the frame and platform are plenty competent in the 4Runner (especially with Airlift!), the lack of low-end torque in our trusty V6 becomes evident when you load up the weight.
This is especially the case for those, like myself, who have added larger / heavier tires and a lift to ensure our vehicles look and perform as awesome as we know they are.
I used to have a travel trailer that was 4500#. I towed it all the way to Chico, CA from Olympia, WA. It did not always like towing the trailer, but it did. no overheating. I have since bought a new travel trailer that wieghs much less and I am happy it is not a white knuckle drive anymore.
Make sure you have trailer brakes
Stock 2010 4Runner SR5 4x4 (under 20K miles)
I tow a Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 that comes in betweeen 2000-3000 lbs depending on the type of fishing and number of people going. When I drive down into the St. Croix valley, even using the transmission to provide resistance, the brakes overheat and fade by the time i get to the launch
If you are towing any load that is substantial, I recommend trailer brakes. The 4Runner can pull the load fine, albeit noticable. Even with my load, it struggles to cruise at anything above 70MPH. At 70, it will downshift at the slightest grade. So, as long as you stay under 70, you will be fine from the towing side. The stopping will require consideration without trailer brakes.
Stock 2010 4Runner SR5 4x4 (under 20K miles)
I tow a Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750 that comes in betweeen 2000-3000 lbs depending on the type of fishing and number of people going. When I drive down into the St. Croix valley, even using the transmission to provide resistance, the brakes overheat and fade by the time i get to the launch
If you are towing any load that is substantial, I recommend trailer brakes. The 4Runner can pull the load fine, albeit noticable. Even with my load, it struggles to cruise at anything above 70MPH. At 70, it will downshift at the slightest grade. So, as long as you stay under 70, you will be fine from the towing side. The stopping will require consideration without trailer brakes.
4th gen v8 is where its at. i have 2x4 with the 4.7L and towed my dads 5.7L tundra crew max from tallahassee to orlando. about 250 miles. truck is darn near 5800lbs and a 2300 lbs trailer. difficult pull but dealt with the highway just fine. the new 4.0L in your runner is pretty powerful but im not sure about how well the tranny will hold up to that stress.
Ryan1975
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I think I'm the record holder for this thread:
OKC to San Antonio - 500 miles towed. Zero issues.
3" Toyotec Lift
GY Duratrac 285 Tires
Electronic Brake Controller
Regular Hitch (no drop)
Towing the trailer from KC to OKC proved to be annoying with No Hitch Drop. I plan to get a hitch drop for towing unloaded. Otherwise towing this car proved to be far more stable than towing the Corvette above with no lift on stock tires, stock lift and all other factors being the same.
I will make a new thread for shits and grins but all serious conversation should probably stay in this thread.
I didn't get weight ticket, but I know that the corvette weighs 3,200lbs. When I moved out from NY to KC I got a combined weight ticket at 10,790lbs or something like that with the truck fully loaded and a few small items in the vette.
The truck empty was 4980 and full sans trailer was 5870 or something (made a thread on that last summer and still have tickets somewhere). From Killeen to SA I had 2 adult males, my wife and 3y/o. Truck pulled fine. I'm estimating car weight at around 4,000 even though websites list it around 3,400 officially. 1959 Ford Fairlane.
OKC to San Antonio - 500 miles towed. Zero issues.
3" Toyotec Lift
GY Duratrac 285 Tires
Electronic Brake Controller
Regular Hitch (no drop)
Towing the trailer from KC to OKC proved to be annoying with No Hitch Drop. I plan to get a hitch drop for towing unloaded. Otherwise towing this car proved to be far more stable than towing the Corvette above with no lift on stock tires, stock lift and all other factors being the same.
I will make a new thread for shits and grins but all serious conversation should probably stay in this thread.
I didn't get weight ticket, but I know that the corvette weighs 3,200lbs. When I moved out from NY to KC I got a combined weight ticket at 10,790lbs or something like that with the truck fully loaded and a few small items in the vette.
The truck empty was 4980 and full sans trailer was 5870 or something (made a thread on that last summer and still have tickets somewhere). From Killeen to SA I had 2 adult males, my wife and 3y/o. Truck pulled fine. I'm estimating car weight at around 4,000 even though websites list it around 3,400 officially. 1959 Ford Fairlane.
9Hooker
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8.5x24' trailer, 3200# trailer + full of house goods (furniture, etc.)
2010 4Runner, WDH, rear air bags, tranny cooler, and P2 brake controller. No issues thus far with the trailer empty.
Towing in 4th @ 65 with a 3200# 8.5x24 trailer gets 10.5 Going down to 58-60 lets you go into D and not have the tranny switching gears all the time.
Towing in "D" @ 65 with a 18' boat gets 14.
Aside from gas mileage taking a poop, towing is a goddamn dream. A WD hitch + maybe airbags is a must for anything serious due to soft rear spring rates.
2010 4Runner, WDH, rear air bags, tranny cooler, and P2 brake controller. No issues thus far with the trailer empty.
Towing in 4th @ 65 with a 3200# 8.5x24 trailer gets 10.5 Going down to 58-60 lets you go into D and not have the tranny switching gears all the time.
Towing in "D" @ 65 with a 18' boat gets 14.
Aside from gas mileage taking a poop, towing is a goddamn dream. A WD hitch + maybe airbags is a must for anything serious due to soft rear spring rates.
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ch_mathieu
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Did 4000 lbs with my 4Runner 2013
Hi there,
For your information I did Tow my 19' RV of 4000 lbs + personal stuff
using a distribution kit and Anti Swing and every things goes very well
It was on mountain in vermont.
Yes for sure on hill I would prefer an extra 50 hp but it's still ok
run 100KM/h avrage very smouth ride.
Christian
Hi there,
For your information I did Tow my 19' RV of 4000 lbs + personal stuff
using a distribution kit and Anti Swing and every things goes very well
It was on mountain in vermont.
Yes for sure on hill I would prefer an extra 50 hp but it's still ok
run 100KM/h avrage very smouth ride.
Christian
dekeman
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When you ladies get done pulling your manpurses around with a VVT V6 and finally get around to hauling some heavy metal, let me know how it compares to the CN locomotive otherwise known as the Ram 3500, capable of towing a piddly 30,000 pounds, or five of our favorite Japanese SUVs. Nothing quite compares to 850 lb.-ft. of torque, though stopping does require planning, lord help those Camry drivers.
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BigNuge
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On long trips have Chryco dealers mapped out for the trans reprograms/rebuilds and differential rebuilds it will need to get from point A to B.
