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coolmom42
Explorer II
Jan 26, 2017

Towing with a 4Runner or Explorer---experiences, please!

Those 2 vehicles are on my short list of desired tow vehicles for a small travel trailer. I'm aware of the tow ratings, limitations, etc. No need to belabor those points. Just wanting someone's per...
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camp-n-family
Explorer
Jan 27, 2017
carringb wrote:
One note on the 4Runner: The hitch is only designed for Class-3 towing, so they make the receiver tube shorter. Many heavier-rated ball mounts won't even fit! I'm fairly certain no WD hitches will work without modifications!


They will fit but may need to cut the excess shank shorter. The problem is not the receiver but the spare tire behind it.

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