Towing a 4Runner, with a 4Runner?

[ThomasGS4]

Nada, nope, and no. Get a larger truck to pull it.

 

[chrisc_1]

I've thought about doing this too. Only reason why I'm hesitant is because I put 33s on and am still running on a 4.10 gear ratio. The truck itself struggles a little bit going up big inclines, let alone towing another 4Runner. But, if you are running on normal tires and have no issues with your gear ratio then I don't see why it couldn't do the haul.

 

[Coward]

I have towed numerous vehicles with zero issues. Towing anything you just need to take your time. I would prefer a trailer vs the dolly. Having said that, 100 miles a tow truck would nearly as cheap as renting a trailer.

 

[Yukon4Runner]

Having said that, 100 miles a tow truck would nearly as cheap as renting a trailer.

Cooter is towing cheap!

 

[Nervo19]

The UHaul tow dollies are equipped with surge brakes. They hook up with a standard 4 flat. There are a couple of YouTube videos worth watching. You can't back up a tow dolly and turning with one loaded is different IME than hauling a trailer or boat. I towed my '89 on a dolly through the mountains 180 miles with a Honda Odyssey. I honestly would not sign up to do it again, but all went well. UHaul probably won't rent to you with your plan. I told them I was hauling a Miata.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Thanks for the responses! I was wondering how the dolly would feel vs. a real trailer, I think the trailer is the way to go then. I will look into borrowing one.

Someone else said it, but renting a truck and a trailer from U-haul would be more expensive than a tow! I think I'll call some local tow companies to see about a quote. I would be taking a vehicle from the Bay Area up to Sacramento.

 

[diverscale]

Any of you guys ever tow something with a tow dolly? It's not fun, and I'm not sure you're going to be able to get the "tongue weight" correct being so close to max load.

Don't have any friends with a 3/4 or 1 ton truck? I'd rent a flatbed trailer, buy lunch and pay for fuel. I know it's more money than just renting a dolly, but I think it's money well spent.

Yes I towed plenty with tow dollies, I even had my own tow dolly just a while ago. I find it to be a pretty smooth tow actually, smoother than a trailer, since it's riding on the towed vehicle's suspension.

I never had problem with tongue weight on tow dollies... ? That is even the least of your problem, since most of the weight is on, and behind the tow dolly wheels.

I say to OP again, it's a pretty easy tow, as long as you keep your distances and do your possible to keep transmission temp to logical temperatures.

 

[Konkordmusk]

Thanks for the responses! I was wondering how the dolly would feel vs. a real trailer, I think the trailer is the way to go then. I will look into borrowing one.

Someone else said it, but renting a truck and a trailer from U-haul would be more expensive than a tow! I think I'll call some local tow companies to see about a quote. I would be taking a vehicle from the Bay Area up to Sacramento.

Do you still have my number? If so, text me. If not, message me. I'm visiting CH in a couple weeks and could tow it there for you.

Also, with AAA roadside I had a vehicle towed just under 200 miles for free basically, and it wasn't even under my name.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Do you still have my number? If so, text me. If not, message me. I'm visiting CH in a couple weeks and could tow it there for you.

Also, with AAA roadside I had a vehicle towed just under 200 miles for free basically, and it wasn't even under my name.

Thanks for the offer, again! I'll let you know if the trailer route goes sour, I may end up doing this a couple times this year depending if I spot any good deals on 4Runners and wouldn't want to use up your tows!