Towing
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Koz
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No, the tow capacity of a 04 V8 should be 7K lbs. The problem you have is 29ft long camper. Make sure you have class IV DW hitch and you will need this!
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Koz
That trailer is WAY too big for your 4runner. 5500lbs is the weight unloaded. Once you add your stuff it will weight much more then 7000lbs. My Mom has a similar size and unloaded weighted trailer. When loaded for a trip it comes in at about 10,000 lbs. If you do try to pull it with your 4runner your going to mess the 4runner up real bad.
^ I have to agree. If I were you I would look for a 24ft 4000# max.
I've towed a 29ft 6500# camper for a short distance and I would not want to do it on a regular basis, the 4R is just not big enough.
If you do get it be sure and get brakes for the camper if it doesn't already have them.
I've towed a 29ft 6500# camper for a short distance and I would not want to do it on a regular basis, the 4R is just not big enough.
If you do get it be sure and get brakes for the camper if it doesn't already have them.
jetboy1975
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You'll want to have the trailer weighed to get the exact weight. Dry or empty weights are misleading. Add at least 500# to dry weight for options like a/c, propane tanks etc. Add another 500-1000# for gear, clothes, food, toys etc that you will pack in it. You'll find yourself easily in the 7000# range. Your T4R when outfitted properly (tow package with tranny cooler and the frame mounted hitch) is rated for a max 7300#. But remember this number is with a full tank of gas and a 150# driver. You need to subtract the weight of any other people/gear you put in the truck. I'm pretty sure you'll find yourself quickly over weight.
The length is another danger. The T4R has a very short wheel base which make it prone to sway problems with longer trailers. Even with a good wdh hitch you'll be white knuckling it with that length.
Buy the trailer and flip it for more, then buy something in a safer range, say under 24' and 5500# loaded.
Out of curiosity which hitch and tires do you have on?
The length is another danger. The T4R has a very short wheel base which make it prone to sway problems with longer trailers. Even with a good wdh hitch you'll be white knuckling it with that length.
Buy the trailer and flip it for more, then buy something in a safer range, say under 24' and 5500# loaded.
Out of curiosity which hitch and tires do you have on?
Koz
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jetboy1975
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There are 2 factory hitches. Both my V6 and V8 had the base x-member mounted hitch which is rated for 500lb tongue and 5000lb max weight and not recommended for use with weight distributing hitches (the tension can twist the x-member and bend the frame and is not repairable - likely to happen with the size trailer you are looking at) The other is frame mounted to the rails and has the higher ratings. Not sure what V8 models it came standard on. Good aftermarket hitches are about $150 and easy to install.
As for tires, if you have the standard Cross Terrains they will not handle the weight either. They have a max psi of 35 which leaves a very soft sidewall. My T4R sways slightly with my 20' 3500lb trailer because of the "squishy" tires. Pretty sure the stock Dunflops are the same. You'll need a stiffer sidewall tire with a higher load rating to tow that weight safer.
Personally I wouldn't do it, but if you do a good hitch with sway control (Equilizer is popular) and a brake controller (Tekonsha Prodigy or P3) come highly recommended.
As for tires, if you have the standard Cross Terrains they will not handle the weight either. They have a max psi of 35 which leaves a very soft sidewall. My T4R sways slightly with my 20' 3500lb trailer because of the "squishy" tires. Pretty sure the stock Dunflops are the same. You'll need a stiffer sidewall tire with a higher load rating to tow that weight safer.
Personally I wouldn't do it, but if you do a good hitch with sway control (Equilizer is popular) and a brake controller (Tekonsha Prodigy or P3) come highly recommended.
Koz
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The V8 hitch was upgraded sometime in 04. My 05 V8 had a (OEM) class IV WD hitch that had a 730lbs tongue rating. If you use a WDH attachment on the trailer it will increase the tongue weight to just over 1K lbs.
Koz