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Towing experiences with your 5th Generation
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Jetboy
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Just made an 800 mile round trip through the Wind River range in Wyoming. Had a blast. Towed my home built teardrop. I have no idea on weight. All of the scales were busy over the weekend or I would have stopped in for a weight measurement.
My guess is 1500-2000lbs
Mileage is very dependent on speed and wind. Also keep in mind that we climbed over 9500 feet multiple times on this trip. Basically the roads are a big roller coaster out there. At 65mph with no wind I'll average around 15mpg unadjusted for 285 tires. Worst tank was around 13.5 into a 30mph headwind. Wyoming is windy. Also at 80mph I'll get around 13mpg.
Here's a few pics from the road.
My guess is 1500-2000lbs
Mileage is very dependent on speed and wind. Also keep in mind that we climbed over 9500 feet multiple times on this trip. Basically the roads are a big roller coaster out there. At 65mph with no wind I'll average around 15mpg unadjusted for 285 tires. Worst tank was around 13.5 into a 30mph headwind. Wyoming is windy. Also at 80mph I'll get around 13mpg.
Here's a few pics from the road.
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NPRDan -- I'm in the wrong gen-forum, I have a 2007 4th gen 4Runner V8 4WD, but I'm impressed by the photo of your 4Runner pulling a 25-foot trailer.
I've been looking at the Keystone Passport Elite Ultra-Lite 23RB travel trailer (4700 lbs dry, my 4Runner has max tow 7300 lbs). I was thinking of it being a full-time living trailer when I decide to move from Virginia to Texas, and live in the trailer until I decide to stay more permanently and settle down or move on elsewhere.
My question is about the trailer -- how long was the longest stretch of time that you lived in the trailer? Did you find the size to be adequate? I live alone with a dog and a cat in a condo currently, and I'd wonder how much I'd like living in a trailer. I used to own a 4 BR 2-story house and couldn't stand all the space and ended up living in just the small mother-in-law suite in the house for the last 2 years I owned it. I don't want a lot of living space.
So, just curious if you have any stories, suggestions, warnings, about living or spending a long time in a travel trailer. Thanks.
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I am a tournament bass fisherman and have been towing a big heavy boat around for the past 15 years every other weekend. I have a 21ft. bass boat with dual axle trailer w/ brakes (4500lb). My primary tow vehicle is an F250 diesel. I have been towing with my 2014 Trail Prem the past few weekends and I must say I'm impressed with how well it does, however, you can literally see the fuel gauge move. It's horrible. The terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The only thing i'm concerned about is if I needed to make a sudden stop. Pull isn't the issue when towing it's stopping. It also starts to feel a little unstable when approaching 70mph towing that kinda of weight. By the way, my 4runner has BOSS suspension and 285 Nitto G2. It doesn't squat or sag with that tongue weight. Super solid.
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Trail Wonka
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The manual says not to use cruise control while towing. Although I have used it on straight flat areas with no issues.
So I've been read threads on towing and have got a few questions. I'm looking at a small camper in the 2600 - 3000 lbs range to tow with my 2016 TEP.
I've ordered a break controller P3, and I'm interested in feedback on air bags ( brand and ease of install) and sway bars or distribution hitches?
I've ordered a break controller P3, and I'm interested in feedback on air bags ( brand and ease of install) and sway bars or distribution hitches?
Overland Empire
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We pulled a 7x12 enclosed trailer from Florida to California and back in May of this year. 5,800 miles total. The only thing added to help the experience was a Tekonsha trailer brake controller to save our brakes. Well worth it. Our 4Runner has a lift, bigger tires, a front bumper, winch, roof rack and sliders. So gas mileage was terrible. But overall it was all good, not a single issue.
Trailer probably only weighed around 3000–3500lbs.
Here's a couple pics of the setup:
Trailer probably only weighed around 3000–3500lbs.
Here's a couple pics of the setup:
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I tow about that weight and have Airlift bags. Best money I've spent on the 4Runner so far. Installation is straight forward, but probably not for everyone. If you feel comfortable changing your own brake pads, you should be able to do it. The instructions tell you to remove the springs, but I installed mine without removing them.
Cross-country trip
So we are planning on moving from Florida to Oregon and needed a good all-around vehicle that could tow so we decided on the 2013 4Runner Limited. We plan on renting a 6x12 U-Haul trailer and will have it close to the max weight. We also will have a tray loaded with a few items but probably not over 100 lbs. on it. Lastly, we'll have 5 adults, a dog, and a cat on board. We aren't in a hurry so we are planning on taking 9-12 days to get out there, seeing several things along the way, including the Grand Canyon. From what I can tell, the highest elevation we'll be hitting will be around 6k feet. It's my first time towing anything this significant for this amount of miles so I'm a little anxious...especially once we start hitting the hills. I've been doing a lot of reading here and feel better about the trip and the truck's capabilities than when we first planned it.
I'll be sure to take lots of pics along the way to document the trip and get them posted here. Might not get them on the board until after the trip though.
Wish us luck!
So we are planning on moving from Florida to Oregon and needed a good all-around vehicle that could tow so we decided on the 2013 4Runner Limited. We plan on renting a 6x12 U-Haul trailer and will have it close to the max weight. We also will have a tray loaded with a few items but probably not over 100 lbs. on it. Lastly, we'll have 5 adults, a dog, and a cat on board. We aren't in a hurry so we are planning on taking 9-12 days to get out there, seeing several things along the way, including the Grand Canyon. From what I can tell, the highest elevation we'll be hitting will be around 6k feet. It's my first time towing anything this significant for this amount of miles so I'm a little anxious...especially once we start hitting the hills. I've been doing a lot of reading here and feel better about the trip and the truck's capabilities than when we first planned it.
I'll be sure to take lots of pics along the way to document the trip and get them posted here. Might not get them on the board until after the trip though.
Wish us luck!
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Trail Wonka
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So we are planning on moving from Florida to Oregon and needed a good all-around vehicle that could tow so we decided on the 2013 4Runner Limited. We plan on renting a 6x12 U-Haul trailer and will have it close to the max weight. We also will have a tray loaded with a few items but probably not over 100 lbs. on it. Lastly, we'll have 5 adults, a dog, and a cat on board. We aren't in a hurry so we are planning on taking 9-12 days to get out there, seeing several things along the way, including the Grand Canyon. From what I can tell, the highest elevation we'll be hitting will be around 6k feet. It's my first time towing anything this significant for this amount of miles so I'm a little anxious...especially once we start hitting the hills. I've been doing a lot of reading here and feel better about the trip and the truck's capabilities than when we first planned it.
I'll be sure to take lots of pics along the way to document the trip and get them posted here. Might not get them on the board until after the trip though.
Wish us luck!
As the driver take it slow and easy and enjoy the sights. The three in the back, not so much. Your Runner should do fine, keep an eye out for the transmission overheat idiot light, especially after grades on a hot day and give it a break if it should rear its ugly face. Good luck and have an amazing trip.
Doc_Fry
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My experiences towing my Carolina Skiff 218. As others have said the gearing in this vehicle makes it difficult to be able to go into overdrive with any hill. You want to make sure that the trailer is loaded correctly and that the weight is balanced. I have ended up adding firestone airbags in the rear to make up for the droop in the suspension making for a much more confotable ride, controlability, and braking as well. It does double too when you have the rear end of the truck loaded don with stuff on a trip.
I have drivien a few times from the NW GA/TN/NC Border to St Augustine. USing mostly I 75 - I 10 without any major issues. I kept my speed around 70-75 and my average mileage was 13mpg I was owing right at 3500 pounds. Can say if I did end up taking it a bit slower I would have been much more confortable on that ride and any other trips I keep it @70 or under. Such. As my trip down from the border to Columbus GA. My mileage did improve to 16mpg on that trip.
I have drivien a few times from the NW GA/TN/NC Border to St Augustine. USing mostly I 75 - I 10 without any major issues. I kept my speed around 70-75 and my average mileage was 13mpg I was owing right at 3500 pounds. Can say if I did end up taking it a bit slower I would have been much more confortable on that ride and any other trips I keep it @70 or under. Such. As my trip down from the border to Columbus GA. My mileage did improve to 16mpg on that trip.
The manual says not to use cruise control while towing. Although I have used it on straight flat areas with no issues.
What type of trailer is this? I have been looking at trailers for some time now, but am having a hard time finding that good balance between size & weight (many of the ones I've liked are 7000+ lbs total weight with everything in it).
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Diver Deuce
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16x7'
