I have a 1998 4Runner sr5 v6 with 245000 kms on it, and thinking of towing a 4x8 enclosed trailer from New-Brunswick to North Carolina about 3000 miles. Never towed anything before, is this doable or? Putting in a transmission cooler, but don't think I'll bother with a weight distribution hitch... any suggestions or comments please??
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Since your installing a trans cooler I would add a trans temp guage. Keep it out of overdrive and don't push it to hard and you should be fine.
hrmm, maybe this thread will help!!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...hauling-enclosed-trailer-98-4runner-help.html
make sure you practice before you drive 3000 miles with a trailer if you've never done it before.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...hauling-enclosed-trailer-98-4runner-help.html
make sure you practice before you drive 3000 miles with a trailer if you've never done it before.
towing
From all I have read, you can never go wrong with adding a seperate tranny cooler, towing or not !
Those links to the other threads kinda tells it all.
But, be aware, that the weight limit is about stopping ability.
I have an 8 H X 12 L with a flat front that I tow with the mc inside all the time. Because of the weight of approx 3,500 and wind resistance, gas mileage sux. But it kinda does without the trailer anyway..... Be patient and keep the rpm's to a minimum, and the mileage is much better. As stated, power is not the issue, but it does take a bit more to stop it.
As to a smaller trailer, I hardly know my jet ski trailer is back there. Approx 1,000 lbs. No difference in mileage or braking noticable.
Also, as a possible newbie to driving something viewed as a little slow, understand that people will cut infront of you to avoid being stuck behind you.
This fact never ceases to amaze me. They never consider that you might need more space to slow, or stop.
From all I have read, you can never go wrong with adding a seperate tranny cooler, towing or not !
Those links to the other threads kinda tells it all.
But, be aware, that the weight limit is about stopping ability.
I have an 8 H X 12 L with a flat front that I tow with the mc inside all the time. Because of the weight of approx 3,500 and wind resistance, gas mileage sux. But it kinda does without the trailer anyway..... Be patient and keep the rpm's to a minimum, and the mileage is much better. As stated, power is not the issue, but it does take a bit more to stop it.
As to a smaller trailer, I hardly know my jet ski trailer is back there. Approx 1,000 lbs. No difference in mileage or braking noticable.
Also, as a possible newbie to driving something viewed as a little slow, understand that people will cut infront of you to avoid being stuck behind you.
This fact never ceases to amaze me. They never consider that you might need more space to slow, or stop.
