How do you know how much you can TRULY pull?
We have a 2017 Toyota Highlander without the tow package, and it is not AWD, and are looking to get a KZ Escape 22 foot that has GVWR of 4000 lbs. We will get a hitch, trailer brake, and weight distri...
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kage65 wrote:
One said chance of the tail wagging the dog. Another said no way of controlling the rear end if the trailer starts rocking. Also
"2wd highlander is not geared for this payload. It could destroy your transmission"
"I wouldn’t. It will not be a fun experience with it floating all over the road"
"If it doesn’t have a separate transmission cooler(no tow package), might be issues with transmission."
Get a good sway control weight distribution hitch and drive in a reasonable manor.
Do keep the rpm up more than commuting around town. Climbing hills the rpm may go way up close to red and is mostly OK as long as you are not pushing to the max. Plenty re-gear larger trucks if it always seems to be half way between the wrong gear. You could do the same or decide to trade vehicles once you get a feel for it.
Again avoid lugging the motor and avoid hunting (excessive shifting) of the transmission. Sometimes it is best to pull the shift lever and hold your rpm and speed steady as you encounter hills with a bit of a roller coaster slope.
Drive reasonable and be OK to go a bit slower at times and you should be fine.
