Newbie with general tow questions
Hi, everyone! I'm sure you get lots of these posts, but I cannot get a straight answer. I'm really in need of some help.
I have a 2011 Highlander V6 4WD and I want to buy a pop up camper. My user manual says my tow capacity is 2000 lbs without tow package and 5000 with. Tongue weight 200 lbs without package and 500 with. My GVWR is 6000 lbs.
The dealership says my vehicle is "tow ready," whatever that means, and that I just need to add a tow hitch and wiring. They are unable to tell me what the tow capacity for my specific vehicle is. To complicate things more, they say I will have a "tow package" once the hitch and wiring are installed.
My father tells me that there's more to a tow package than a hitch and wiring (something about a fan? and other things) He says I shouldn't tow anything over 1,500lbs.
Can anyone tell me how much can I safely tow?
I have a 2011 Highlander V6 4WD and I want to buy a pop up camper. My user manual says my tow capacity is 2000 lbs without tow package and 5000 with. Tongue weight 200 lbs without package and 500 with. My GVWR is 6000 lbs.
The dealership says my vehicle is "tow ready," whatever that means, and that I just need to add a tow hitch and wiring. They are unable to tell me what the tow capacity for my specific vehicle is. To complicate things more, they say I will have a "tow package" once the hitch and wiring are installed.
My father tells me that there's more to a tow package than a hitch and wiring (something about a fan? and other things) He says I shouldn't tow anything over 1,500lbs.
Can anyone tell me how much can I safely tow?
