I just purchased a 2016 TRD Pro 4Runner. I'm getting ready to move from Oregon to New Mexico. I'm looking to pull a 6x12 trailer behind with 1,000 pounds inside.. So, around 3,000 pounds total plus two adults in the vehicle. Is this a terrible idea? Will the 4Runner be ok pulling that weight that far? Any tips would be appreciated..
Towing Capacity??
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Simpleman74
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No manual in the glove box? You'll be fine
USMCRUNNER
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You will be fine. We moved from Missouri to Colorado two months ago and I hauled my 8x16 trailer loaded at 5185. My gross weight for the runner and trailer was over 11000 pounds. All I did was buy a trailer brake and we had no issues except for the crosswinds in Kansas where a bi***. Just drive smart brake early and you should be good to go.
Mitehre
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I've just joined this forum to try and find out about towing a new travel trailer. I haven't bought one yet but I'm trying to figure out how heavy I can actually go. I know that I would like a dual axel trailer because they have better weight distribution. But...they also appear to push the tow limits. Here's what I have 2011 4Runner with 4.0L V6 270hp.
I'm having the tow hitch upgraded to Class III and suspension air bags installed. I'll get sway bars when I get my trailer. I'm also thinking of having a transmission cooler installed and the ScanGauge II to monitor everything. Even with all these upgrades, I've been advised not to go above 4,000lbs. I would love any feedback anyone with towing experience has.
I've just joined this forum to try and find out about towing a new travel trailer. I haven't bought one yet but I'm trying to figure out how heavy I can actually go. I know that I would like a dual axel trailer because they have better weight distribution. But...they also appear to push the tow limits. Here's what I have 2011 4Runner with 4.0L V6 270hp.
I'm having the tow hitch upgraded to Class III and suspension air bags installed. I'll get sway bars when I get my trailer. I'm also thinking of having a transmission cooler installed and the ScanGauge II to monitor everything. Even with all these upgrades, I've been advised not to go above 4,000lbs. I would love any feedback anyone with towing experience has.
1engineer
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Don't know who is "advising" you but they ought to simply read the owners manual.
I also have no clue why you are upgrading anything. Stock out of the box the 4Runner will tow around 5K with ZERO mods.
I tow 3000-4500 lbs about 6X/yr. Stock. No sway bars, no "upgraded" hitch, no ADDITIONAL cooler, nothing. I have no problems. I keep my tongue weight to around 10% of load and that basically levels the 4Runner.
If you stay below 5K you will be fine. Whatever trailer you buy get a brake controller and move on.
Lastly, there are dozens of threads here on hitches, brake controllers, towing heavy and much more. Look around a bit, you are not the first person to tow with a 4Runner.
Mitehre
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Towing Capacity
Thanks for the link. I've actually been reading tons of threads here all day. All the upgrades I'm getting are only about $1200. Considering I'm planning on taking a two week road trip with the trailer and my family, that's a pretty cheap insurance policy. A slightly smoother ride, keeping the tranny fluid cool and limiting sway seem like a good idea.
From what I've read, the T4R can tow 5,000 on smooth level ground but going up inclines and into the woods may be a different story.
Thanks for the link. I've actually been reading tons of threads here all day. All the upgrades I'm getting are only about $1200. Considering I'm planning on taking a two week road trip with the trailer and my family, that's a pretty cheap insurance policy. A slightly smoother ride, keeping the tranny fluid cool and limiting sway seem like a good idea.
From what I've read, the T4R can tow 5,000 on smooth level ground but going up inclines and into the woods may be a different story.
philsey
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This will do nothing to change your tow rating.
Mitehre
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Towing Capacity
So I found a trailer that my wife and I really want but the fully loaded weight will be aroun 4,800lbs and the hitch will also be close to 475lbs. Even with all the upgrades I list above, does anyone think this will be a problem? Not to many hills and mountains where we plan to go and we definately won't be in a hurry. I understand that the stuff I'm adding does not increase the tow weight but I'm hoping it will make it easier and safer. Thanks for any advice.
So I found a trailer that my wife and I really want but the fully loaded weight will be aroun 4,800lbs and the hitch will also be close to 475lbs. Even with all the upgrades I list above, does anyone think this will be a problem? Not to many hills and mountains where we plan to go and we definately won't be in a hurry. I understand that the stuff I'm adding does not increase the tow weight but I'm hoping it will make it easier and safer. Thanks for any advice.
philsey
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If you've actually READ the link above and all the other towing threads you claim, then you can keep asking and keep asking, but the answers don't change.
You're going to get members who swear to tow well over 5K# regularly, and members who swear going over 4K# will destroy your 4R before you get to the first stoplight.
You KNOW Toyota's rating, you also KNOW they've built in a fudge factor. The only advice I'm giving you is this:
- If you fvck up badly towing over the rating (say, at fault for a bad accident (it happens)), you need to be thinking "liability". I should not have to explain that further.
- If you want true towing comfort zone, you may be pushing into; a) truck/Sequoia territory, or b) compromise on trailer size.
Carry on.
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e60ral
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no, you will be fine, just read your manual
if you are okay spending money you should get a brake controller assuming your trailer has electric brakes
You'll be fine. I regularly tow 6x12 Vnose stealth cargo trailer at 3,000lbs. Keep the tranny in S4 or manually shift in S mode. It seems to like premium gas when towing, and loves non-oxy gas (if you cFYI - My 4runner is a 2014 SR5 with Billstein 5100's set at 1.75 front and 1" Cornfed spcers rear.
Titanpat57
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Obviously too lazy to read or search...that was apparent by the first post.
Of course the enablers always jump in to offer the same redundant, repetitive advice.
So now we can add another page to the already, God only knows how many pages, discussing the same shit over and over pile.
Of course the enablers always jump in to offer the same redundant, repetitive advice.
So now we can add another page to the already, God only knows how many pages, discussing the same shit over and over pile.
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RobertAllinson
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Fine ride. You will be good to go. I've been using Tacoma for a while, it's also good for towing more than 5000lbs.
Baystate4Runner
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As this was more than three years ago I think he will have completed the trip in the meantime
