Towing with a Four Runner
My step daughter bought a 2018 Toyota Four Runner. Now she is looking for a small trailer. The info I found on the Four Runner says if "properly equipped" the towing capacity is 5000 LB. When you dedu...
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If the 4Runner came with a factory hitch receiver, the max hitch weight might be stamped on it. Otherwise check the owner's manual.
My '08 Lexus GX470 has a 6500 lb tow capacity, and 900-some lbs max tongue weight if a WD hitch is used. So even though max tongue weight is usually 10% of the tow rating on most vehicles, it isn't always so.
I'd suggest she look for a trailer under 24' long and under 3500 lbs dry weight. For some really light, easy to tow trailers with less frontal area, look at Scamp, Casita, and similar.
My '08 Lexus GX470 has a 6500 lb tow capacity, and 900-some lbs max tongue weight if a WD hitch is used. So even though max tongue weight is usually 10% of the tow rating on most vehicles, it isn't always so.
I'd suggest she look for a trailer under 24' long and under 3500 lbs dry weight. For some really light, easy to tow trailers with less frontal area, look at Scamp, Casita, and similar.
