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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5000lb TT is what is pulled in Europe by 2-door Fiats with 1.2 l engines.
Towing, just like driving diesel car is political issue in US.
The upper forces don't want you to travel economically and steer you into spending money on "bigger is better".
The real issue with towing is rear overhang. Superduties are lousy TV for the size as with long rear (till F550) they need WD bars to stabilize lousy suspension.
Highlander has short overhang, what makes it way better TV (for the size) than any pickup.
I used to tow 6000 lb boat and 5000 lb TT with Mercedes ML (the older model, who had solid frame). Never needed bars.
Towing, just like driving diesel car is political issue in US.
The upper forces don't want you to travel economically and steer you into spending money on "bigger is better".
The real issue with towing is rear overhang. Superduties are lousy TV for the size as with long rear (till F550) they need WD bars to stabilize lousy suspension.
Highlander has short overhang, what makes it way better TV (for the size) than any pickup.
I used to tow 6000 lb boat and 5000 lb TT with Mercedes ML (the older model, who had solid frame). Never needed bars.
