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wehner06
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014

Recommendation towing capacity advice 3500 lbs

We have a 2004 Toyota Sienna towing capacity 3500 lbs. We are looking at purchasing a KX Sportsmen Classic 18rbt. My husband is leaning towards this one, for some reason I'm not convinced. Do ...
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Chuck_S
Explorer
Jun 18, 2014
The tow vehicle is the paramount factor in towing.

Maximum towing capacity is computed with the tow vehicle EMPTY. Start subtracting the weight of passengers and cargo to find the towing capacity.

I'd not tow anything unless it was at least 1000 pounds LESS than the maximum towing capacity of the vehicle. Even my popup was 3500 pounds. I towed it with a 5500 pound max rated Explorer (back when the Explorer was a SUV). Towing my 5000 hybrid with the Explorer was unsatisfactory.

-- Chuck

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