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Limited 4x4 towing

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Sang15, Jul 21, 2022.

  1. Jul 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM
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    Sang15

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    I'm kinda new to towing, will I be able to tow this20220716_161830.jpg trailer?
     
    Sang15, Jul 21, 2022
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  2. Jul 21, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    Well, the 4R is rated to tow a max of 5,000lbs. That trailer is 4,500lbs GVW, so technically yes.

    In my opinion it's pushing it, and probably wouldn't be very pleasant.

    I don't tow with mine, so feel free to take this with a grain of salt.
     
    Trail Runnah, Jul 21, 2022
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  3. Jul 22, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    So when looking at a camper, always look at the gvw or look at the camper unloaded vehicle weight?
     
    Sang15, Jul 22, 2022
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  4. Jul 22, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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    What's the tongue weight?

    The 4Runner can tow up to 5000 lb, and a 500 lb tongue weight. It will tow that, as long as the tongue weight is below 500#, but it will also probably suck. Keep in mind that the weight of your anti-sway/weight distribution hitch should be included in your tongue weight.

    If tongue weight and overall weight are ok, S4 And <65 MPH and you will be fine.

    But, I would bet that the tongue weight plus the weight of the weight distribution hitch is going to be over the 4runner's limit.
     
    Thatbassguy, Jul 22, 2022
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  5. Jul 22, 2022 at 8:26 AM
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    GVWR and tongue weight.
     
    Thatbassguy, Jul 22, 2022
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