Towing 25' TT with 2006 Limited V8

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bdgerjmn

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I'm considering towing a rented 25' TT (Dry Weight ~4250lbs) with my 2006 Limited V8. I have read a number of threads on this and a few other forums with mixed results. Some would say no problem, others say no way. I will be installing a brake controller, my 4R is pre-wired. I have the towing package from the factory and the Factory WD hitch(attached to frame, not cross member). I am planning on an aftermarket WD hitch to plug into the receiver, any recommendations?

Also for those that have rented TT's, how hard is the WD setup to install at the rental sight or should I tow it the few miles home and install it there? I have very little experience with WD hitches, they seem pretty easy to use, just haven't used them before.

Thanks in advance for all the knowledge on this board and any answers/recommendations.
 
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bdgerjmn said:
I'm considering towing a rented 25' TT (Dry Weight ~4250lbs) with my 2006 Limited V8. I have read a number of threads on this and a few other forums with mixed results. Some would say no problem, others say no way. I will be installing a brake controller, my 4R is pre-wired. I have the towing package from the factory and the Factory WD hitch(attached to frame, not cross member). I am planning on an aftermarket WD hitch to plug into the receiver, any recommendations?

Also for those that have rented TT's, how hard is the WD setup to install at the rental sight or should I tow it the few miles home and install it there? I have very little experience with WD hitches, they seem pretty easy to use, just haven't used them before.

Thanks in advance for all the knowledge on this board and any answers/recommendations.
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4250 dry weight means almost nothing. You would need to weigh it loaded. You will probably see somewhere near 6K lbs (easily). With that weight and being 25' you will need a WD and/or a sway system. You also need to measure the tongue weight and make sure you balance the load. The good thing is you are renting it and you get a chance to test how the T4R feels towing it. You should be able to take it home and install whatever it needs. I tow but I don't need any systems to control the trailer (max 4Klbs and very low trailer profile). If I were to need a system, I would get the best, which completely eliminates sway and there is no concern on how you load the trailer. That is the Hensley "Cub". I also recommend the Prodigy brake controller. Get (from stealer) a spare fuse panel cover (lower left dash cover) and mount the controller right to the cover. When not in use, pop the spare cover on.

The Hensley Cub | Hensley Hitch Towable Products

Koz
 
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Most WD setups with Sway Control that I have seen involve part of the system being bolted into/through the trailer's tongue area. I have to wonder if the trailer rental company would mind a renter of their equipment drilling holes in it?

The original poster might want to check if the trailer rental company has sway control equipment already mounted on their rental units and will rent the sway bars and WD hitch setup as well. If they do not have the equipment or have a problem with you drilling holes in the equipment then you might have to look for a rental company that can fill your trailer safety needs.

I tow an 8.5' x 20' enclosed car trailer (about 5,500 lbs) with my 4Runner.
I have a WD setup with Dual Cam Sway control. For me that is the only way to tow my "Big, Less Than Aerodynamic Brick".

BTW, do not forget you will need towing mirrors for this trip as well.
The stock 4 Runner mirrors are absolutely useless when towing a 96" or 102" wide trailer. I use the Hensley mirrors which you can find on their site that Koz put in his post. The cheap strap on mirrors might work as well as long as you mount them securely.

I agree 110% with Koz about weighing and balancing the TT.
If the trailer exceeds the 4Runner's published limits you might want to think twice about renting the trailer. An accident with an overloaded trailer is not a good thing in our lawsuit crazy society. Speaking of lawsuits, you might want to double check your auto insurance policy limits and how your insurer treats coverage on TT's both when they are connected to the tow vehicle and when they are not. No doubt, towing a trailer involves more risk than just driving a 4Runner. Definitely want to be sure your butt is legally and financially covered when towing a trailer.
 
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. In retrospect I will go with the RV rental route given the cost of purchasing the things I need to tow it right and safely and save the added cost for if/when I decide to buy a TT. The rental would be through a military(MWR) rental outlet and they weren't keen on the sway/WD hitch if drilling was required. They offer them for trailers that are 5K lbs and greater but not smaller. Also, USAA insurance will cover a rental motorhome but not a TT under my existing policy so that would be an extra expense and pain I don't want to deal with. All in all, outfitting my 4R to tow is very doable in this case but not worth the hassle for a once/yr NASCAR weekend. Thanks again!

On a side note, on the 06 Limited V8, is the leveling system OEM or an option? I see the DAC button but wasnt sure if mine had the leveling option.
 
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