Land Cruiser for towing?
I'm seriously looking at a late-model Toyota Land Cruiser to tow my 22 foot Arctic Fox. The trailer has a GVWR of 7500 lbs, but I doubt if I'll exceed 7000 lbs, with a hitch weight of about 750 lbs wh...
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Since you said late model I assume you're looking for a 200 series, which'll have the 5.7L V8 & 6-speed Automatic.
I have a 100 series (my 2nd, and had an 80 series in the past) and the single thing I like best about Land Cruisers is their rock-solid feel. I'm not convinced that there's a better put-together vehicle out there, yes including everyone's beloved 3/4 and 1-tons. My 99 with nearly 160k miles is, literally, squeak and rattle free, which is pretty amazing.
Without knowing, I'd think the 200 would be a great tow vehicle within reason, keeping in mind you're using an SUV that doesn't have the wheelbase and width that a longbed pickup boasts.
I have a 100 series (my 2nd, and had an 80 series in the past) and the single thing I like best about Land Cruisers is their rock-solid feel. I'm not convinced that there's a better put-together vehicle out there, yes including everyone's beloved 3/4 and 1-tons. My 99 with nearly 160k miles is, literally, squeak and rattle free, which is pretty amazing.
Without knowing, I'd think the 200 would be a great tow vehicle within reason, keeping in mind you're using an SUV that doesn't have the wheelbase and width that a longbed pickup boasts.
