nevada
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no, its got a receiver. the WD hitch is what you slide into it, and hook the trailer to.
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Towing 6500 lbs plus other stuff
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no, its got a receiver. the WD hitch is what you slide into it, and hook the trailer to.
Whose truck is doing the towing? If it's your truck you have to consider the wear and tear from the tow, not just the cost of gas.
It sounds like you're towing your brother's truck from Alabama to NC using your 4Runner. For the cost, wouldn't it be cheaper/easier to fly him from NC to Alabama and let him drive the truck back?
As always, YMMV.
Daren
You sound pretty determined to go with Plan Alpha. Please report back to let us know how the tow went. :hello:
Daren
gm350reratliff
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no, its got a receiver. the WD hitch is what you slide into it, and hook the trailer to.
I believe he means, it is WD hitch capable. The OEM hitch that comes with the v6 is not.
It would be cheaper for him to fly here and drive it home, EXCEPT, here's the kicker, it needs the whole front end rebuilt, minus front diff, before he can drive it that distance.
I did a test run tonight, loaded how I wanted it, and it tracked straight, with wind blowing from my front right. I might do a small adjustment tomorrow to get more weight on the front tires. The only issue I had was the trailer brakes grabbing too hard too soon! Had to back them off a little bit. I was also running the speed that I would on the interstate, 60-65mph.
Gotcha. That would seem to present a slight problem to driving it there.
It's good that you're testing this before you hit the road. Helps to keep them nasty surprises at bay. :heh:
Daren
Yea, if I'm concerned about something I'll test it out before I actually try it. I'm comfortable with it how it sits, minus the braking part. The front tires wanted to lock up when I hit loose gravel turning around. Although, the turn came up quick and I had to get on the brakes harder than I had expected. Shouldn't have that problem getting off the interstate. Still want to be safe though. The steering was responsive and normal. I have towed this vehicle several times with my dads dually but never with anything smaller. This is going to be an experience for me. I have pulled two other vehicles, with a heavier trailer and no trailer brakes. So I guess it all equals out. The trailer brakes did what they were suppose to do and I was comfortable with them helping the truck stop. Will check back in when I get there Friday evening and report anything that happened! Keep your fingers crossed for me! :driving:
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UPDATE. Using the 4Runner to pull the truck as stated in OP. I am in Madison, Ga to fill up and got 12.0 mpg, according to my fuely app. Pulling at about 60-65 mph and it pulls fine. Stopping is great, especially with the trailer brake working! No issues at all. I am very pleased with the performance of the Runner. It is a little ass heavy but it's loaded how I wanted it in the first place and tracks straight! Sorry it's sideways. I'm on my phone and it uploads that way...
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matthewpstro
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I'm not sure why everyone thought this was such a horrible idea. Glad to hear its working out and that you're getting pretty decent gas mileage all things considered.
wnelax04sr5
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because its right at the limit of the towing capability and he had the option to use a truck designed for towing
Atlanta_man
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nap = very smart
I need 'em on long trips
I need 'em on long trips
They are very welcoming when taking long trips. I like to have two drivers when we do these trips because I can nap while the other person drives, then take over when I wake up. I had my wife with me but she hasn't ever pulled a trailer before and she can get lost in our neighborhood..
bzettler83
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I am also surprised everyone was so concerned, the 4runner v8 has a solid amount of HP and TQ, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a wd hitch. I tow a 23ft wake board boat, loaded with gear frequently, so some where around 6k lbs.
I'm not going to brag about mpg but I feel safe and stable even at highway speed.
I'm not going to brag about mpg but I feel safe and stable even at highway speed.
matthewpstro
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My thinking exactly. I've towed some pretty heavy loads, four place snowmobile trailers with five sleds snuck on, trailers, fuel, water and full seats and not had problems. Yes a truck might have been a better bet but why buy a vehicle that is capable of something only to use something else anytime you want to do that task...
I'm glad that things worked out well, but what no one has stated here is that the 7000lbs does not take into account the weight of the passengers, luggage, aftermarket accessories, etc. past 150lbs. So while the vehicle may have a 7000lb rating, all of the above has to be subtracted from the 7000lbs to get an accurate number of how much weight you have left to stay within your limits. The only way to get an accurate number is to go to the scales at a truck stop and have truck weighed with the trailer on the back. The other thing that was not mentioned is that if god forbid you had gotten into a crash and were found to be over limits for towing capacity, you would have been liable for the crash and everything that goes along with it. I know this as I have been in the "business" for a very long time. Again...glad things worked out for you.
