Totally new To RVing need advice
We own a 2007 Toyota 4runner 4x4 V6 and would like to tow a Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX 195RB. The dealer says we will be fine but I am looking for answers from those who have towed before. We plan t...
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camp-n-family wrote:
The stock V6 hitch is only bolted to the cross member and is not designed for use with a WD hitch. Get the frame mounted one that came on the V8 model and Lexus SUV or Curt makes a nice aftermarket one (13445?). You can install it yourself with basic tools. Hardest part is getting the stock one off.
^^ What he said is exactly correct. I have owned and towed with both the V6 and V8 4Runners. Personally, I wouldn't want to tow that much with the V6 Runner, but that's me. If you will have many grades where you will be going, you won't enjoy it much.
If you are going to do it, as he said, you MUST get rid of that OEM hitch and put a proper frame hitch on it.
Also, "Dry Weight" is a mythical figure to help dealers convince you your TV is plenty for the TT you are looking at. The TT as you get it from the dealer weighs more than that. That is the weight of an RV with NO accessories at all, no battery, no water, no spare tire, no propane, and maybe even no propane tanks.
